Working Waterfront Festival. State Pier (Intersection of Rte. 18 & Union Street). New Bedford Waterfront. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An award winning, family friendly event celebrating the history and culture of New England's commercial fishing industry featuring live music, children's activities, cooking demonstrations, vessel and harbor tours, fisherman's contests, author readings, film screenings, local seafood, festival bookstore, maritime artisans marketplace & more. The free festival presents all that goes into bringing seafood from the ocean to the table in a way that is hands-on, educational and fun. Wheelchair accessible. Call 508.993.8894 or visit www.workingwaterfrontfestival.org.