FREE PARKING & FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

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First Student offers free parking and shuttle service to the Festival 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 hassle, it has become the most popular way to attend and enjoy the festival.

Accessibility at the Festival

Accessible Parking & Shuttle Service

Free Accessible Festival Parking is available at the Hampton, NH Town Hall parking lot at 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH. The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival provides a free wheelchair-accessible shuttle service that drops off at the North Entrance Gate.

There are many accessible parking options that are not affiliated with the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival and therefore are not serviced by our shuttle service, however, we wanted to provide options. These options are the NH State Parking Lot on the North and South End of Ocean Boulevard, Any NH State Metered space, Municipal Lots on Island Path and Ashworth Avenue, and various private parking lots.

Accessible Restroom Facilities

There are many Accessible Restrooms located throughout the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival grounds. The central bank of portable restrooms located at the top of “D” Street contains several Accessible options. Additionally, the NH State Parks facilities at the Seashell Stage, behind the Seashell Stage, and in the North and South bathhouses all have Accessible Restrooms.

Accessible Access to Activities & Dining

Throughout the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival grounds, the are various options to accommodate those with accessibility needs. Most areas are paved to accommodate our guests in wheelchairs and on scooters. There are designated Dining tables with defined seating to allow room for a mobility device. Our beach bar has a walkway with flooring that allows for a Wheelchair or Scooter, with a ramp to allow access for those who need it. Please allow our staff to assist you if there is any help needed to take part in our activities.

 Friday, September 8th, 2023

 Saturday, September 9th, 2023

 Sunday, September 10th, 2023

Previous Years Food Vendors

new for 2023! thunder over nh mini air show

sponsor: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Those who attend the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 9-10, will see a “mini air show” highlighting Rob Holland, world-renowned for his flying aerobatics, and one of the performers from the air show at Pease. Fans of Hampton Beach’s Seafood Festival will get the extra treat of a mini air show this year, thanks to a partnership with the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show.

live culinary demonstrations

Event sponsor: Service Credit Union
Event coordinator: Wicked Bites

Live at the Seafood Festival... Continuous Culinary Chef Demonstrations featuring the region's most famous chefs presented by Wicked Bites. The culinary tent is located in front of the Hampton Chamber of Commerce Beach Office. Wicked Bites TV & Radio features food & fun! Saturdays at 9:30 am on NESN! Sunday 9:00 am to 10:00 am on North Shore 104.9FM and 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on WRKO 680 AM Boston. And, now Wicked Bites @ Night on Saturdays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on WRKO Boston. Event Sponsored by Service Credit Union

seafood fest fireworks spectacular

Sponsor: Hampton Beach Village District

Fireworks and Hampton Beach have a long history of keeping people entertained. We have partnered with the Hampton Beach Village District to present a special shoot that tips a cap to the summer season. This fireworks show is not one to be missed!

art gallery in the sand

event Coordinator: Live Freely

In 2022, we had 15 Artists that descended onto the sand and created wonder. This immersive experience allows festival participants to interact with the artists, watch the paintings evolve, and then vote on their favorite throughout the festival weekend. All paintings will be up for auction and you bid all weekend long. Art Gallery awards will take place on Sunday Morning on the Beach Bar Stage at 10:00 am. This event is proudly coordinated by Live Freely

lobster roll eating contest

sponsor: Mcguirks ocean view

For 2023, Eight lucky contestants were chosen to compete in this ten-minute eating frenzy. All lobster rolls for this event are supplied by McGuirk’s Ocean View, the well-known restaurant & pub on Hampton Beach. On the line is $1,000! The top winner of the lobster roll-eating competition will go home with $600, the second place takes home $250, and the third place leaves with $150. Arrive at the Seashell Stage to get your seat early because this is a great show! Count along and cheer on your favorite as competitors battle for the coveted Lobster Roll Champion Belt.

bags on the beach cornhole tournament

event sponsor: The Brook
Event Coordinator: Skull-it cornhole

The Cornhole Tournament is back this year! The premier Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Cornhole Tournament has been a multi-year success, proudly presented this year by The Brook. Again this year we will be running two tournaments and allowing people to play for fun when boards are available. The first tournament will get underway at 12:00 pm on Saturday. Register online early to get into the Festival for free by visiting Skull-It Cornhole on Facebook and searching for the “Bags on the Beach” Cornhole Tournament. Registration is $50 per team. The second tournament will be a “day of” sign-up and will start when the first tournament has concluded. Registration for the second tournament will open from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm. The approximate time of the second tournament will be around 3:00 pm. Cash Prizes for the top 3 winners, pending the number of participants.

seafood fest 5k

Sponsor: Millenium running

Here comes the run!

Race registration includes entry into the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival with early entry for race participants! Click here to register!