Hampton Beach Seafood Festival

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival The official page for the 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival. September 11th - 13th, 2026 Parking is $15 per car with FREE TROLLEY SERVICE.
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WHAT: A spectacular Seaside Festival (Ocean Boulevard closed to traffic) featuring:

• Many restaurants and food vendors to choose from! Grab your favorites like fried clams, shrimp, and lobster (steamed, fried, or in a roll) to non-seafood items like BBQ Ribs, “Blooming Onions” and sumptuous desserts.

• 80 Arts & Crafts vendors promoting locally made products and hundreds of Ocean Boulevard me

rchants offering end-of-the-season Sidewalk Sales.

• Continuous Entertainment on two stages featuring 15 of the top local Bands playing a variety of music — Blues, Jazz, the Oldies but Goodies, and even a little Rock & Roll!

• Kiddie Land – Entertainment for families and kids.
• Spectacular fireworks display — Saturday at 8:15
• Wicked Bites Culinary Chef Demonstrations Saturday and Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM.
• New England's Largest Bar with over 40,000 square feet on the sand!
• Annual Lobster Roll Eating Contest

WHERE: Ocean Boulevard (NH Route 1A North) is closed to traffic and becomes a pedestrian mall. FREE SHUTTLE & PARKING: Free parking and shuttle service is available at over 13 in-town satellite parking lots. The shuttle service has proved to be the fastest, safest, and most cost effective way to get to the Festival. With no cost, and less aggravation; it has become the most popular way to attend and enjoy the Festival. For a complete list of available lots check out our website at seafoodfestivalnh.com –OR– Park at the NH State Park (near Seabrook Bridge, Rte. 1A). FESTIVAL ADMISSIONS:

$10 per Adult Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Children under 12 free. SUGGESTIONS:

Wear comfortable shoes! Do not eat before you come! Make an early reservation at one of our fine lodging establishments. Bring your friends and family. Please note: Pets are NOT allowed per town ordinance. INFORMATION: Call the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce at 603.926.8718 or visit seafoodfestivalnh.com.

🐾 A friendly reminder for Seafood Festival weekend: please leave your pets at home!For the safety and comfort of our gue...
09/03/2026

🐾 A friendly reminder for Seafood Festival weekend: please leave your pets at home!

For the safety and comfort of our guests—and your four-legged friends—pets are not permitted inside the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival.

We know they’re part of the family, but with large crowds, lots of food, and a busy festival atmosphere, home is the best place for them during the weekend. ❤️

Thank you for helping us keep the festival safe and enjoyable for everyone. We can’t wait to see you September 11–13! 🦞🌊

💙 The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival wouldn’t be possible without the incredible organizations that step up to support o...
09/03/2026

💙 The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival wouldn’t be possible without the incredible organizations that step up to support our community and our event!

A huge THANK YOU to our nonprofit partners who will be joining us and lending a hand at our gates throughout Seafood Festival weekend:

👏 NextEra Energy
👏 Winnacunnet Chem Free/Interact Club
👏 Saint Vincent de Paul Hampton
👏Hampton Area Rotary Club NH
👏 Lions Club of New Hampshire

We are so grateful for the time, energy, and helping hands these organizations bring to the festival. Their support plays an important role in making this incredible weekend possible!

Join us September 11–13 at Hampton Beach for the 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival! 🦞🌊

Learn more at seafoodfestnh.com.

🚨 Last call for Seafood Festival volunteers! 🦞The 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival is almost here, and we stil...
09/02/2026

🚨 Last call for Seafood Festival volunteers! 🦞

The 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival is almost here, and we still have a few volunteer spots left to fill for September 11–13!

It takes an incredible team to make this weekend happen, and we’d love to have you be part of it. Whether you can give us a few hours or help out more than once throughout the weekend, every extra set of hands makes a difference!

📧 Email [email protected] for available locations, dates, and times.

Come be part of one of Hampton Beach’s biggest weekends of the year—we couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers! ❤️

A big thank you to Service Credit Union for their support of the 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival! 🦞Service Cr...
09/01/2026

A big thank you to Service Credit Union for their support of the 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival! 🦞

Service Credit Union is helping us recognize and celebrate those who serve throughout Festival weekend. Military members can visit their Hampton, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Walmart, or Seabrook Walmart branch to receive a FREE military admission wristband for the Festival.

Their support continues throughout the weekend with two special events we’re honored to have as part of this year’s Festival:

🎖 Friday, September 11 – Enlistment Ceremony in the Culinary Tent
🎶 Saturday, September 12 – 39th Army Band performance on the Seashell Stage

Thank you, Service Credit Union, for supporting the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival and helping us honor our military community!

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Hampton Beach, NH
🦞 More information at seafoodfestnh.com

🚌 Skip the parking hassle and take the FREE shuttle to Seafood Fest! 🦞Our shuttle service has become one of the fastest,...
08/31/2026

🚌 Skip the parking hassle and take the FREE shuttle to Seafood Fest! 🦞

Our shuttle service has become one of the fastest, safest, and easiest ways to get to the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival — and best of all, it’s completely FREE!

Check out the shuttle schedule, find the location and time that works best for you, and spend less time worrying about parking and more time enjoying the Festival. 🌊🎶

A huge thank you to First Student for providing the buses and drivers that make our shuttle service possible throughout the weekend! We’re grateful for their continued support in helping thousands of festivalgoers get to and from the fun safely and conveniently. 🚌💛

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Hampton Beach, NH

Save this post for festival weekend and share it with your Seafood Fest crew!

More information at seafoodfestnh.com

🎶 Your Seafood Festival weekend soundtrack is here! 🦞The full entertainment schedule for the 37th Annual Hampton Beach S...
08/30/2026

🎶 Your Seafood Festival weekend soundtrack is here! 🦞

The full entertainment schedule for the 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival is officially here! With entertainment happening on two stages — the Seashell Stage and the Beach Bar Stage — there’s plenty to see and hear all weekend long. 🎸🎤

Swipe through the full schedule, find your must-see performances, and start planning your festival weekend!

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Hampton Beach, NH

Come for the seafood, stay for the entertainment, and enjoy three full days of festival fun! 🌊🦞

More festival details at seafoodfestnh.com

We’re excited to welcome Ashley Mary Craftery back to the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival! 🦞🛍️With 66 craft vendors join...
08/29/2026

We’re excited to welcome Ashley Mary Craftery back to the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival! 🦞🛍️

With 66 craft vendors joining us this year, there will be plenty to explore throughout the weekend — including returning favorites like Ashley Mary Craftery and more than 20 vendors making their Seafood Festival debut!

Come shop, eat, explore, and enjoy everything the 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival has to offer. 🌊

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Hampton Beach, NH
🦞 Learn more at seafoodfestnh.com

🦞 TWO WEEKS TO GO! 🎉We are officially just two weeks away from the 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, happening...
08/28/2026

🦞 TWO WEEKS TO GO! 🎉

We are officially just two weeks away from the 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, happening September 11–13, 2026!

Three days of incredible food, live music and entertainment, 60+ craft vendors, culinary demonstrations, competitions, and plenty of fun throughout Hampton Beach are almost here. 🌊🎶

Start making your plans, gather your Seafood Fest crew, and come hungry — we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable weekend at the beach!

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Hampton Beach, NH
🦞 More info & tickets: seafoodfestnh.com

A big thank you to the Hampton Beach Village District for their continued support of the 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafo...
08/27/2026

A big thank you to the Hampton Beach Village District for their continued support of the 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival! 🦞🌊

Their support helps us bring another incredible weekend of food, live entertainment, shopping, and fun to Hampton Beach, and we’re grateful to have them as part of this longtime community tradition.

Join us September 11–13, 2026 and experience it all for yourself!

📍 Hampton Beach, NH
🦞 More information at seafoodfestnh.com

🦞 Planning your Seafood Festival weekend? We’ve got you covered!The 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival is right ...
08/26/2026

🦞 Planning your Seafood Festival weekend? We’ve got you covered!

The 37th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival is right around the corner, and a little planning can help you make the most of your weekend! 🎶🌊

Swipe through our Weekend Planning Guide for the need-to-know details — from festival hours and admission to parking, entertainment, and a few of our favorite Seafood Fest pro tips.

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Hampton Beach, NH

Save this post so you have it handy when festival weekend arrives, send it to your Seafood Fest crew, and start making your plans!

🦞 For even more festival information, visit seafoodfestnh.com.

We can’t wait to see you at the beach!

Address

73 Ocean Boulevard
Hampton, NH
03842

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+16039268718

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