BOSTON — June 18, 2014 — The following was released by the Boston Fisheries Foundation:
The Boston Fisheries Foundation will be hosting their third annual Boston Seafood Festival on July 27, 2014 from 11am until 6pm. This celebratory event will take place on Boston's historic Fish Pier to commemorate its 100 year anniversary, serving as the focal point to the Boston fishing industry.
The Boston Fisheries Foundation is a non-profit which was created to serve the purpose of educating the public about responsible harvesting and management as well as the benefits of sustainably harvested seafood as high-quality nutrition whose production protects the
environment from deforestation, global warming, and other negative impacts. "This festival is an incredible and unique opportunity for the public to learn about the history, skills, traditions, and values of the fish industry in New England. I'm proud of the diverse food, education and entertainment the festival planning committee has put together for this remarkable occasion." said Robert Nagle, Co-founder of the Boston Fisheries Foundation.
The Boston Seafood Festival will include a variety of food trucks and vendors including No
Name, Captain Marden's and Yankee Lobster who will be serving New England favorites
including chowder, lobster rolls and fried clams. Along with mouth watering fan favorites, the Festival will feature local art vendors whose inspiration is focused around Maritime. The Festival will also play host to the much anticipated Battle of the Shuckers, an oyster shucking contest that brings together the best shuckers in the industry.
"There has been a huge need to bring awareness to one of the oldest continual industries in New England, the fishing industry," said Chris Basile, Co-founder of the Boston Fisheries Foundation. "Bring your friends and family to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Boston Fish Pier, the oldest working fish pier in the United States. Between the food, history, and entertainment, you're guaranteed to have a memorable time."
Don't miss out on this family friendly event which features a kid's area that includes face
painting, interactive games and the sought after New England Aquarium touch tank. Tickets are on sale now through the Boston Fisheries Foundation. General admission begins at $10 and is free for kids 12 and under. Attendees also have the option of purchasing VIP and Premium tickets that allow the ticket holder to skip lines. All proceeds go toward the Boston Fisheries Foundation. Purchase your tickets now at http://bostonseafoodfestival.org.
For more quotes, information or inquiries into a press pass for the event please contact Nikki Chenard at nikki@bostonfisheriesfoundation.org.