hampton seafood festival
JLB at the Hampton Seafood Festival 2016
The Jimmy Lehoux Band will be performing on the main stage 3:30PM-5:30PM Saturday, September 8th 2018.
CELEBRATING 27 YEARS AS NEW HAMPSHIRE’S LARGEST SEASIDE FESTIVAL!
FESTIVAL FACT SHEET
WHEN: Weekend after Labor Day: September 7, 8, 9, 2018
- Friday – 4 PM to 9 PM
- Saturday – 10 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM
WHAT: A spectacular Seaside Festival (Ocean Boulevard closed to traffic) featuring:
- 60 of the Seacoast’s top restaurants serving an abundance of mouthwatering seafood. Choose from favorites like fried clams, shrimp, and lobster (steamed, fried, or in a roll) to non-seafood items like BBQ Ribs, “Blooming Onions” and sumptuous desserts.
- 80 Arts & Crafts vendors promoting locally made products and hundreds ofOcean Boulevard merchants offering end-of-the-season Sidewalk Sales.
- Continuous Entertainment on two stages featuring 15 of the top local Bands playing a variety of music — Blues, Jazz, the Oldies but Goodies, and even a little Rock & Roll!
- Kiddie Land – Entertainment for families and kids.
- Spectacular fireworks display — Saturday at 8:15 PM.
- A “Don’t Miss” thrilling Skydiving demonstration, Sunday at 5 PM.
- Wicked Bites Culinary Chef Demonstrations Saturday and Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM.
- A 200 foot beverage tent serving beer and wine!
- A beach cabana bar featuring great bands in the sand!
- Annual Lobster Roll Eating Contest Saturday, 2:00 pm
WHERE: Ocean Boulevard (Center Beach) is closed to traffic and becomes a pedestrian mall.
FREE SHUTTLE & PARKING: Free parking and shuttle service is available at over 13 in-town satellite parking lots. The shuttle service has proved to be the fastest, safest, and most cost effective way to get to the Festival. With no cost, and less aggravation; it has become the most popular way to attend and enjoy the Festival. For a complete list of available lots check out our website at www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com –OR– Park at the NH State Park (near Seabrook Bridge, Rte. 1A). Parking is $15 per car with FREE TROLLEY SERVICE.
FESTIVAL ADMISSIONS:
- $5 per Adult on Friday and $10 per Adult on Saturday and $8 Sunday
- Children under 12 free of charge
SUGGESTIONS:
Wear comfortable shoes! Do not eat before you come! Make an early reservation at one of our fine lodging establishments. Bring your friends and family. Please note: Pets are NOT allowed per town ordinance.
INFORMATION: Call the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce at (603)-926-8718 or visit www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com.
Bon Appetit!