Scallopalooza

Watch local fishermen compete for the title of New Bedford’s best shucker!

Thursday, August 13th, 2026 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm

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Your support ensures that this year’s event goes off without a snag!

Hosted by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Scallopalooza is an annual celebration of New Bedford’s scallop fishing industry, bringing together local seafood lovers, fishing families, businesses, and community members for an evening of scallop shucking, live entertainment, local vendors, and waterfront culture.

Photos by Phil Mello

Sponsor Scallopalooza 2026!

Help us make this year’s Scallopalooza another shuckin’ good time. This year’s event features a number of different sponsorship levels. Whether you’re a fishing industry business, an active scallop vessel, or a lover of local seafood, there’s a place for you at Scallopalooza 2026! 

Questions? reach out to FHC via email (info@fishingheritagecenter.org) or by phone (508.993.8894).

Click here to download the Sponsor Levels & Benefts form. 

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors & supporters:

Platinum Level Sponsors:

Gold Level Sponsors:

Silver Level Sponsors:

Beverage Sponsors:

Bronze Level Sponsors:

Vessel Sponsors:

F/V Celtic, F/V Challenge, F/V Harvester, F/V Heritage, F/V Incentive, F/V McKensie Lee, F/V Patience, F/V Sharon K, F/V Socatean

Participating Vendors:

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Seafood Soirée! We are so grateful to you for supporting the Fishing Heritage Center!

Check out these wonderful event pictures by Leia Onofrey!

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2024 Seafood Soirée

Attendees will enjoy signature small plates featuring local seafood and seasonal produce created by the area’s finest chefs, cocktails, and handmade chocolates, as well as live music and a Fluke and Flounder chance auction, overlooking the waterfront at Cisco Brewers New Bedford.

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2023 Online Auction

In addition to the in-person gala, we hosted an online auction. The auction featured dozens of unique experiences and items. Bidding began at noon on Tuesday, September 19 and ended at noon on Friday, September 29.

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Thank you to our 2023 sponsors:

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Finest Kind:

Farm Credit East, Hancock Marine, Inc., Ice Cube Cold Storage and LogisticsRaw Seafoods, Inc., Waterfront Cold Store, LLC, Servedwell Hospitality

Highliner:

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., BayCoast Bank, Bristol County Savings Bank, East Coast Seafood, LLC, Foley Fish, Marine Safety Consultants, New Bedford Ship Supply Co., Inc., North Coast Seafoods, Northern Wind LLC

Skipper:

Atlantic Red Crab Company, Atlantic Shellfish, Inc., Commercial Fisheries News, Destination New Bedford, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, Flynn Wirkus Young P.C., F/V Kathy Marie, F/V Kayla Rose, F/V Miss Shauna, IMTRA, Kyler Seafood, Markey & Walsh – Attorneys at Law, Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association, MASS Fishing Corp — F/V Miss Leslie, Pine Hill Equipment, Inc, The Town Dock, Warrior Fishing, Yankee Marine Diesel

Captain Level Members:

BASELatti & Anderson LLP, NORPEL 

Mate Level Members:

Chris’ Electronics Corp, Crystal Ice Company, RA Mitchell Co.

Galley Cook Members:

BankFive, Edie & Marie Boat Settlement, Fairhaven Shipyard, Fishing Partnership Support Services, M & B Sea Products, Inc., John Nagle Co.

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Images from past Seafood Soirées

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The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is dedicated to telling the story of the fishing industry past, present and future, through exhibits, program and archives. The Center is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law.

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