The 32nd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival was held at its historic Newport namesake location on Oct. 14-15. During the two-day event, guests enjoyed fresh seafood straight from local fishers and neighborhood restaurants and vendors, along with craft beer and signature cocktails, with the backdrop of an eclectic mix of music from local bands. Featured beverage brands included Don Julio, Baileys, Surv, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, Fishers Island Lemonade, Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers, Whalers Brewing Company and Guinness. Billed as one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast” by Coastal Living magazine, proceeds from festival bars benefited Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s 200-foot official sailing education vessel.
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- The 32nd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival was held at its historic Newport namesake location on Oct. 14-15.
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- During the two-day event, guests enjoyed fresh seafood straight from local fishers and neighborhood restaurants and vendors, along with craft beer and signature cocktails, with the backdrop of an eclectic mix of music from local bands.
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- Don Julio Tequila Brand Ambassadors Malerie Rosa and Jamie Frizado.
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- A margarita featuring Don Julio Blanco Tequila.
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- A pour of a Hibiscus Margarita featuring Don Julio Tequila.
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- Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers Brand Ambassador Lily Cameron.
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- Fishers Island Lemonade Brand Ambassador Katie Coble.
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- Brand Ambassadors David Cumplido and Wendy Cruz serving the Baileys Chocolate Martini.
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- A Baileys Chocolate Martini featuring Baileys Chocolate Liqueur.
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- Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Brand Ambassadors Holli McGovern showcasing Bulleit Bourbon and Heather Govoni highlighting Bulleit 95 Rye Whiskey.
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- A Bulleit Manhattan made with Bulleit 95 Rye Whiskey.
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- The Bulleit Harvest Mule, a blend of Bulleit Bourbon, maple syrup, apple cider and ginger beer.
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- Festival Bartenders Jason Reeve and Melinda Aguiar, Bayside Bartenders.
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- Whalers Brewing Company Brand Ambassadors Ricky Beretta and Bianca Perewitz.
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- Selections from Whalers Brewing Company.
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- Guinness Brand Ambassador Gerald McKinney Jr.
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- Guests enjoyed fresh seafood straight from local fishers and farmers, including these local oysters.
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- A freshly made lobster treat awaits serving.
Photos by Laura Widness.
