Join us for the 2025 Calamari Festival and Cook-Off!
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Veterans Park
Fun for the whole family from 11-5pm!
Presented by:
Narragansett Chamber of Commerce
Presale Tickets on Sale Now for $20
(Tickets at the door will be $25)
More about the 2025 R.I. Calamari Festival!
When: Saturday September 20, 2025| 11:00am-5:00pm
(Free admission for those 12 and under.)
It’s that time of year again as planning is in motion for
our 8th Annual Statewide Rhode Island Calamari Festival. This
festival has now grown to be one of Narragansett’s biggest events, serving more
than 1,500 lbs. of calamari while drawing in thousands of people from across
Southern New England.
- Live music from the URI Sea Shanty Singers
- Delicious bites from Georges of Galilee, Coast Guard House, Ferry Wharf, Dockside, Surf Shack, Dune Brothers and more as part of our cook-off with a new category; Healthy Choice!
- A special sampling tasting from Celeste
- Cookies from Sugar Coated
- The library’s 3D printer making squid mementos for kids
- An appearance by our beloved alpaca mascots
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Pictures by Caitlyn Lipschitz from Loverly
Photography.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Rhode Island Calamari Festival is held the shortly after
Labor Day each year at Veteran’s Park in Narragansett, which is across
from the Narragansett Beach and adjacent to the Towers. It is held
outdoors where you can not only enjoy some fresh ocean air, but also the scenic
view of our Narragansett coastline. Once called “America’s First Resort,”
because of the picturesque coastline, Narragansett is also home to the second
largest fishing fleet in New England. The squid that is brought in through the
Port of Galilee has an international reputation for its quality. For this
reason, we celebrate our “Official State Appetizer” each year while we kick
back and enjoy great food, music and historic Narragansett at the Rhode Island
Calamari Festival.
Come enjoy one of the last weekends of summer while having
the chance to sample calamari offerings as local restaurants battle for top
honors in three categories; Best Overall, Most Inventive, Healthiest Option and
Most Spirited Team.
Please note:
While we love your furry friends as much as you do, animals and pets are not
permitted unless they are certified service animals.
