Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, will host the 34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19. Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea,” the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival offers fresh, local seafood. Fish tacos, lobster rolls, stuffies, chowder, fried calamari, clams, oysters, signature cocktails and cold beer accompany continuous live music, and family fun, all beneath the wharf’s colorful tents. Other neighboring restaurants and fisherman’s associations serve up their most celebrated seafood dishes as well as a few dishes for landlubbers and children. Cafe-style seating is set up throughout the wharf, and proceeds from festival bars benefit Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s 200-foot official sailing education vessel.

There will be live folk, surf rock, Caribbean and blues music. Admission is free. Food and beverages can be purchased at vendor booths. The event takes places rain or shine under festival tents.