The Rhode Island Seafood Festival hosted its 13th annual event at India Point Park in Providence on Sept. 16-17. Each year, the event brings together the best local purveyors of seafood and other fine fare, as well as beer, wine and spirits from Ocean State producers and wholesalers for two days of scenic seafood, music and fun. Food from 401 Oyster Co., Aquidneck Island Oyster Company, Behan Family Farms, Blount Clam Shack, Five O Five Fusion, Joe’s Snack Shack, Little Fish, Matunuck Oyster Bar, Shuckin’ Truck, Sunset Farm and more showcased favorites such as lobster rolls, clam cakes, calamari, oysters, littlenecks and scallops among the shellfish delights fried, boiled and sauced, as well as hot dogs, burgers, poke bowls, smoothies, soups, sweets and more from participating food vendors. Sips included Narragansett Beer, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. Chair 2 Light Lager, Whalers Brewing Company and Deep Eddy Vodka.
Photos 1-11 by Adam Haley. Photos 12-16 by Jennifer Bonin.