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The scent of saltwater and sizzling seafood filled the air this weekend as thousands flocked to the waterfront for the much-anticipated return of HarborFest, the town’s beloved annual celebration of coastal life, fresh catches, and community spirit.
Kicking off with the traditional Blessing of the Boats, this year’s festival boasted the largest fleet of participating vessels in its 45-year history. Locals and visitors alike lined the docks as a parade of fishing boats, sailboats, and even a few daring kayakers drifted by, each decorated with bright banners and twinkling lights.
“We live and breathe by the ocean here,” said Captain Mike Delaney, a third-generation lobsterman whose boat, The Salty Dog, took top honors in the Best-Dressed Boat contest. “HarborFest is our way of celebrating everything this town stands for—good people, good seafood, and a damn good time.”
Speaking of seafood, the Clam Chowder Cook-Off was particularly competitive this year, with Dockside Diner clinching first place in a heated showdown against reigning champion Mariner’s Pub. But the biggest hit of the festival? The debut of The Kraken Challenge, an eating contest where brave participants attempted to finish a 10-pound seafood platter in under 30 minutes.
Live music, art stalls, and sunset sailboat tours rounded out the weekend, ensuring that HarborFest remains one of the town’s most cherished traditions. If this year was any indication, next year’s event will need even more space along the pier—because this community’s love for its festival only keeps growing.