Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival Historic Bowen?s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 35th annual Bowen?s Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 17th and 18th, 2025. Named one of the ?10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,? by Coastal Living Magazine, this event is an open invitation for all to come back to the waterfront after the rush of the summer season! FREE ADMISSION to the Seafood Festival - Food and beverages available for purchase at vendor booths. RAIN Or SHINE - This event goes on RAIN or SHINE under the festival tents. PICKUP LOCATIONS: Locations Departure Return (Estimated) Fonda (Brown Transportation Garage) 5:45 AM 10:20 PM Johnstown (McDonald's) 6:00 AM 10:00 PM Amsterdam (Trailways Bus Shelter) 6:20 AM 9:40 PM Schenectady (HomeDepot on Watt St) 6:40 AM 9:20 PM Albany (Walmart - Crossgates Commons) 7:00 AM 9:00 PM