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Newport’s oyster and chowder weekend: a spring tradition to watch
The Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival is a plausible match for the chowder festival David remembers. It is a waterfront food occasion, distinct from the autumn Seafood Festival, and should keep its own annual archive.
May 16, 2026 – May 17, 2026
What is announced
The organizer’s page documents May 16–17, 2026, now past, with oysters, chowder and live music. That edition offered free admission with food and drink purchased separately. A 2027 date was not confirmed in this research.
What to watch next
The past edition provides a useful picture of the format. We will add the next date when Bowen’s Wharf announces it, without moving the previous year’s weekend forward automatically.
What to do
For a future visit, use this past edition to understand the format, then wait for a newly published organizer calendar. Choose one anchor tasting or dinner, then build the day around it. A large walkaround tasting and a seated meal create very different evenings; read what each ticket includes before buying. Leave room between reservations and check dietary accommodations directly with the organizer.
Plan the visit
The past edition provides a useful picture of the format. We will add the next date when Bowen’s Wharf announces it, without moving the previous year’s weekend forward automatically.
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Newport’s oyster and chowder weekend: a spring tradition to watch
Time unconfirmed: saved as an all-day event. Calendar alerts depend on your calendar settings. Admission is arranged with the organizer.