12th Annual Bristol Harbor Festival & Blessing of the Fleet

The Bristol Harbormaster’s Office and the local fishing community are teaming up for the 12th anniversary of the Bristol Harbor Festival & Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The event will be held at Rockwell Park on Thames Street in historic Bristol, RI and features a full day of activities for the entire family, including:

- Blessing of the Fleet at 1:00 pm

- "Stuffie" Competition at 2:00 pm

- Live Music and Children's Activities throughout the day

- Beer and Wine Bar, Chowder & Stuffies, Raw Bar

- And, the highlight - a traditional Littleneck Boil or optional Steak Dinner from 5-7:00 pm

Tickets for the Littleneck Boil are $30 per person. An optional steak dinner is available in lieu of the Littleneck Boil. Children receive a free hot dog with purchase of a ticket. Guests will need to bring their ticket or receipt to the festival's check-in table.

The Bristol Harbor Festival is a fun, family event that promotes use of the waterfront and strengthens ties between the Bristol Harbormaster’s Office, the local fishing community and those who choose to explore Bristol by land or by sea. Funds raised from the Bristol Harbor Festival & Blessing of the Fleet will be used for marine-related activities.

The Bristol Harbor Festival has become a much anticipated signature event for the Town of Bristol. Various levels of sponsorship are available. Please visit our website https://bristolharborfest.com/ or contact Bristol Harbormaster Gregg Marsili at 401-253-1700; Z21hcnNpbGkgfCBicmlzdG9scmkgISBnb3Y=

We look forward to hosting you!

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