FREE PARKING & FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

SPONSORED BY:

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.

FREE parking at any of the following locations: 

Friday, September 6th, 2024 (*** = open after 5pm only)

Municipal Parking Lot, High Street, Hampton
Old Town Hall Parking Lot, 136 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton
Hampton Park & Ride, Timber Swamp Road, Hampton
Town Hall Municipal Lot, 100 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton (HANDICAP ONLY)***
Center School, 53 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton***
Marston School, 4 Marston Way, Hampton***

Saturday, September 7th, 2024 & Sunday, September 8th, 2024

Municipal Parking Lot, High Street, Hampton
Old Town Hall Parking Lot, 136 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton
Hampton Park & Ride, Timber Swamp Road, Hampton
Town Hall Municipal Lot, 100 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton (HANDICAP ONLY)
Center School, 53 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton
Marston School, 4 Marston Way, Hampton
Winnacunnet High School, 1 Alumni Drive, Hampton (NOT AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY)
Merrill Industrial Park, 5&10 Merrill Industrial Drive, Hampton (NOT AVAILABLE FRIDAY)

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 6th, 2024

 Saturday, September 7th, 2024

 Sunday, September 8th, 2024

Previous Years Food Vendors

live culinary demonstrations

Event by: 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.

lobster roll eating competition

sponsor: Mcguirks ocean view

For 2024, 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.

seafood festival 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

Starting in 2022, the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival has invited over a dozen artists to bring their brushes to the beach and own their canvas. 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

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.

seafood fest 5k

Event Coordinator: 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!