2020 Poquoson Seafood Festival

830 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662

 

For Immediate Release August 24, 2020

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The 2020 Poquoson Seafood Festival Is Cancelled

It is with profound disappointment that the City of Poquoson announces the cancellation of the 2020 Poquoson Seafood Festival.  This decision was reached after much deliberation and the recognition that the continuing public health emergency related to COVID-19 and Virginia’s current and anticipated future restrictions on the size of social gatherings and social distancing requirements makes it impossible to conduct the event this year.

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Established in 1981 as a Salute to the Working Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and a celebration of Poquoson’s rich coastal heritage, the Festival is mindful of the need to ensure the safety of our attendees, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, entertainers, and festival staff.   The decision to cancel the 2020 Poquoson Seafood Festival reflects a commitment to do so.

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We look forward to welcoming everyone to the 40th Anniversary of the Poquoson Seafood Festival, October 15-17, 2021.

Additionally, the City of Poquoson is pleased to note that staff is working on the development of a new special event which is planned for Spring of 2021 in Poquoson Municipal Park and we will share details of the event as they become available.

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    2020 Poquoson Seafood Festival Work Boat Races

    Notice Effective May 8, 2020

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    The Poquoson Seafood Festival Workboat Races will not be held this year - October 2020. The Workboat Races will be cancelled due to the uncertainty of events. Please support our sponsors and businesses that supported the Races through the years. We hope to resume at a later date. 

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    The Chesapeake Bay Deadrise Workboat Race Committee

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    The Workboat race will hopefully resume September 2021 with a date to be announced.

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    Special Thanks to our Race Sponsors for 2019

    as of 10/1/19

    Pomoco Nissan of Hampton, Waterfront Development, Jordan Marine, Julian Ann Seafood, Brown Enterprises, LLC.

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    L.D Amory Seafood

    B & C Seafood

    Danny’s Auto Glass & Mirror

    McFatter’s

    Aaron Tatem

    Sam Rust Seafood, Inc.

    Surf Rider Restaurant

    Engle Construction

    Kathleen McKone Realtor

    York River Yacht Haven

    Bill Forrest Seafood

    Canvas Docktors, LLC

    Miss Mary Seafood

    Poquoson Diner

    Quality Home Inspections

    Diggs Diesel, LLC

    Pete’s Towing

    CMTI

    Sword’s Marine

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    In-Kind Contributions from

    Joeys Sign & Lettering, Islander Trophies & Engraving, Chesapeake Jewelers

    Poquoson Work boat Races and Kick-Off Party

    One of the most prestigious Work boat Races in the Hampton Roads area is conducted on Poquoson’s Back River with Chesapeake Bay Dead Rise Boats and other working craft. Hundreds of spectators enjoy this annual salute to the Working Watermen of Hampton Roads.

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