Hampton Beach Seafood Festival/ Beach Day

Hello folks, lets spice things up a bit with a road trip to Hampton Beach Seafood Festival. I've attended this festival a few times and it's fantastic.
Wade Tours makes it easy to attend this festival with a bus trip from the Capital District. Other than the seafood sampling, there are many things you could do, walk on the beach, collect shells, swim(due to latent heat ocean is still warm enough to swim), relax, enjoy live music on two stages, play volleyball, finish that summer romance novel😉check out the Ocean Boulevard merchants offering end-of-the-season Sidewalk Sales. Perfect for the obligatory small souvenirs for family and loved ones or yourself😂

I've confirmed with Wade Tours that we have access to stow under the bus your beach chair, cooler, umbrella, canape, volleyball net, etc. As well as overhead storage for your lunch bag/snacks drinks during the ride. The bus is scheduled to make a brief stop at a rest area and there is a lavatory on a bus.

Celebrating 36 years of World - Famous Seafood at New England’s Largest Seaside Festival! 60 of the Seacoast’s top restaurants serving an abundance of mouthwatering seafood. Choose from favorites like fried clams, shrimp, and lobster (steamed, fried, or in a roll) to non-seafood items like BBQ Ribs, “Blooming Onions” and sumptuous desserts.
80 Arts & Crafts vendors promoting locally made products.

Continuous Entertainment on two stages featuring the top Regional Bands playing a variety of music – Country, Reggae and Rock N Roll! These bands will keep you dancing all-day long!
Fun events for the Children
The most spectacular Fireworks Display of the Season!!

A 200 foot beverage tent serving beer and wine and a Beach Cabana Bar featuring great bands in the sand!

The bus trip costs $79(event admission included) and that might sound a bit of an expensive proposition, and that's fair. However, consider the costs of $10 event bracelet entrance, tolls, gas and parking at New England National Seashores. Take Rhode Island for example, an out of state vehicle admission on a weekend to a beach would be north of $30.

You may choose to drive and carpool. It's your choice, let me know so we can coordinate where to congregate.

You must reserve a spot on the bus at the link provided below
HAMPTON BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 - Wade Tours Bus Tours
Currently there are some issues with the online reservation. If the Book Now button is not working call (518 355-4500) and make the reservation over the phone. As of (6/17) seats 41 - 56 are open and some in the front. I chose seat 51

SUGGESTIONS: Snack and water for the bus ride.
Beach games, frisbee, volleyball nets and corn hole anyone?
Cooler, beach chair/towel, sunscreen, swimwear. At the main beach, there are changing rooms, showers, and restrooms near the Seashell stage and at the north and south bathhouses.
Wear comfortable shoes!
Eat lightly before you go!

The bus departs Hampton Beach shortly after the conclusion of fireworks. It's about a 4-hour trip, so you'll have plenty of time to catch up on your beauty sleep😉 We are expected to be back in the Capital District shortly after 1am.

Bring your friends and family.
Come Celebrate the Last Blast of Summer!