CELEBRATE LOCAL RIVERS, BAYS & MARITIME HISTORY
The Piscataqua Riverfest is Portsmouth’s annual celebration of the rivers and bays! Come for the traditional boat show, food, music, demonstrations, and vendors. This is a perfect event for all ages!
– Traditional boat show of stunning wooden boats on the grounds of Strawbery Banke
– Maritime demonstrations including rope making, science experiments, and oar building
– Food trucks and fresh oysters
– A beer garden served by Maeve’s Mobile Cocktail Hour with local brews
– Musical performances from local musicians: Drowned Valley and more
– Family fun activities including Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals, children’s music from Sammie Haynes, and face painting
-Local non-profits & vendors promoting sustainability, historical preservation & nautical art
By the waterfront, the Gundalow PISCATAQUA offers dockside tours and a Sunset Sail from Prescott Park, down the namesake river past the shipyard, forts, and lighthouses. Again this year, visiting boats from the US Coast Guard and the Wood Island Life Saving Station will be dockside for tours as well.
Seacoast residents and visitors alike are invited to join the celebration to promote the health, history, and resiliency of the Piscataqua Region. The complex river system is surrounded by people and organizations working hard to protect it, and their stewardship makes Portsmouth a top destination for exhibiting the rich maritime heritage.