September 18, 2013 — People within the fishing industry have much more in common with people outside the industry than they think.
According to Working Waterfront Festival Director Laura Orleans, many are bound to draw this conclusion during the 10th annual festival Sept. 28-29.
The Working Waterfront Festival is a project of the non-profit Community Economic Development Center.
According to a written release, this free festival, a “celebration of New England’s commercial fishing industry, features live maritime and ethnic music, fishermen’s contests, fresh seafood, vessel tours, author readings, cooking demonstrations, kids’ activities and more.”
This free event takes place on three working piers in New Bedford and waterfront parks in the city.
Orleans says the festival — which once encompassed only one pier — has evolved since its inception in 2004.
“While many of the original programs continue (fishermen’s contests, vessel tours, cooking demonstrations, performances of maritime and ethnic music and fishermen’s poetry), over the years we have incorporated many new elements including a tug boat muster, whaleboat races, Blessing of the Fleet, and a farmers’ market,” Orleans said.
“In spite of these changes, we continue to stay true to our original vision of creating an authentic event to honor the men and women who work in the commercial fishing industry and provide the public with a window into this world.”
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