Seafood Soirée

The coveted Seafood Soirée at Cisco Brewers, New Bedford Overlooking the waterfront!

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 | 5:30 – 8:00 pm
 
Tickets on sale August 1!

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Sponsoring the Seafood Soirée is a New Bedford fishing industry rite of passage. Show your commitment to preserving our story by sponsoring our largest annual fundraiser.

This annual event celebrates the bounty of the sea. Guests will enjoy local seafood in the nation’s most valuable fishing port, while watching the boats as they head out to sea and return with their catch. Taste more than a dozen dishes featuring local seafood and seasonal ingredients, prepared by the area’s finest chefs. Tickets include two beverages (choose from a selection of wine, beer, and signature cocktails). The event also features a “Fluke and Flounder” chance auction, a live auction, live music, and more! 

Meet the 2026 Chefs & Restaurants

Chef Craig Bazinet, Merrill’s on the Waterfront

Chef Jose Cabral, Caldeiras

Chef Rocky Costa, Costa’s Kitchen

Chefs Chris Cronin, Murmur HIFI Lounge

Chef William Foley, Hanami Tea House

Chef Hiroki, Cisco Kitchen & Bar, New Bedford

Dale Leavitt, West Island Oysters

Chef Matt Lerish, Foley Fish

Chef Mike Melo, M&C Catering

Chef Herb Read, Raw Seafood

Chef Josh Riazi, The Black Whale

Chefs Noah Schipper & Dan Portelance, Turk’s Seafood

Chef Shawn Van Laarhoven, Round the Bend Farm

Chef James Weare, Bocca

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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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