About

In 2012, a group of motivated fish guys & gals decided that they wanted to throw a great party for a few thousand of their closest friends…

Since 2012, the Boston Seafood Festival has brought education and engagement to Boston’s historic Fish Pier in this beloved summer tradition. Each August, chef demonstrations, oyster shucking contests, a traditional lobster bake, live music, Harpoon beer garden, roving pirates, children’s activities, and more fill the Pier. 

The Boston Seafood Festival is supported by an array of restaurants, hotels, wholesalers, and retail locations. Event partners are provided an host of sales, marketing, branding, and hospitality benefits in exchange for their event partnership.

“For centuries, the ocean has provided protein to the Commonwealth’s residents and commerce to its businesses. More than just dollars, the seafood and restaurant industries represent our community, our togetherness, our past, and our future.” 

Chris Basile, President of the Boston Fisheries Foundation.

“We are proud to showcase our rich seafood heritage as a seafood leader of the United States. Each August the Boston Seafood Festival reminds us that there’s nothing like the draw of fresh seafood in a world-class city. 

Robert Nagle of the Boston Fisheries Foundation. 

Illustrating the vibrancy of the Boston seafood and restaurant industry, Boston Seafood Festival is a pilgrimage for seafood lovers, and a chance for visitors to support small businesses that comprise the fabric of a cosmopolitan city.

Listed in 2022 as one of ten events to visit in Massachusetts, the Festival provides an array of fun activities for the whole family.