The 31st annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival was held at the historic Newport namesake location on Oct. 15-16. 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 Ketel One, Tanqueray, Crown Royal, Loyal 9 Cocktails, 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 Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival returned to Newport Oct. 15-16.
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- Guests enjoyed seafood from a variety of local purveyors.
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- Vendors and members of RI Shellfisherman’s Association prepared freshly shucked oysters and littlenecks.
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- Brand Ambassadors Gerald McKinney Jr. and Malerie Rosa, Diageo with Ketel One, Crown Royal, Tanqueray and Loyal 9 canned cocktails.
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- Ketel One Botanicals Vodka Spritz, Tanqueray The Classic Gin & Tonic, Tanqueray Sevilla Orange Gin & Soda, Loyal 9 Cocktails Mixed Berry Lemonade, Crown Royal Washington Apple and Crown Royal Whiskey & Cola ready for guests.
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- Brand Ambassadors Gary Berdugo and Cristina Cortes, Don Julio Tequila Blanco.
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- A Don Julio Tequila cocktail sample.
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- Brand Ambassadors Jamie Frizado and David Cumplido, Guinness showcasing Guinness Draught Stout.
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- A fresh pour of Guinness.
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- Guests enjoyed cocktails featuring Ketel One Vodka.
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- Brand Ambassador Holly McGovern, Diageo with cocktails featuring Ketel One Vodka.
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- A Ketel One Vodka Bloody Mary.
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- Brand Ambassadors Libby Walker and Ryan Hertler, Whalers Brewing Company.
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- Guests paired beverage selections, including cold brews, with fresh seafood.
Photos by Laura Widness.
