If there’s one thing New Bedford knows, it’s scallops—and how to put on a heck of a good time!
The 2026 Scallopalooza Scallop Shucking Contest is returning to the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center during AHA! Night on August 13, bringing some serious waterfront competition to downtown New Bedford.
📍 33 Bethel Street
⏰ Shucking starts at 5 PM
Come watch skilled local shuckers go head-to-head as they race to open scallops with speed, precision, and the kind of salty know-how you’d expect from New Bedford’s fishing community.
Last year’s event drew a big crowd, so get down to Bethel Street early, stake out a spot, and get ready to cheer!
Whether you’re a lifelong New Bedford local, a scallop lover, or just looking for something uniquely South Coast to do on AHA! Night, Scallopalooza is one event you won’t want to miss.
Because around here, we don’t just catch scallops—we celebrate them. ⚓🦪
Come for the AHA! Night fun. Stay for the shucking showdown.
See you on Bethel Street! 🦪🎉
