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COMING UP

THE 16TH ANNUAL

RHODE ISLAND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

SEPT. 12 & 13, 2026
INDIA POINT PARK, PROVIDENCE R.I.

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Meet the Team

TJ McNulty

Hometown: Patterson, NY
Role within the crew: Founder, organizer, chef enthusiasm officer
Years with Grand Festivals: 16
Favorite part of the festival: When the festival is over and vendors, crew, and patrons alike all say they cannot wait for next year.
Adrian Crawford

Hometown: Brisbane, Australia
Role within the crew: Ticketing, marketing, whatever TJ tells him to do
Years with Grand Festivals: 15
Favorite part of the festival: Watching thousands of people come together and enjoy the result of months' worth of hard work and planning. Plus: Shuckin Truck's scallop roll.
TJay Kowalchuk

Hometown: Stormville, NY
Role within the crew: Musician, setup, chief vibes officer
Years with Grand Festivals: 15
Favorite part of the festival: Definitelyheadlining the festival with the greatest band in all the land…the Tallboys!
Kyle Juliano

Hometown: Pelham NY
Role within the crew: Bar manager, setup, chief financial officer
Years with Grand Festivals: 10
Favorite part of the festival: Getting together with our carnie crew every year and throwing a weekend-long party for Rhode Island. Love you guys 😘
Lindsey Gratiano

Hometown: Hudson, NH
Role within the crew: Chief inebriation officer, local boots on the ground in PVD
Years with Grand Festivals: 9
Favorite part of the festival: Celebrating and being able to enjoy some of the best local businesses that RI has to offer! We’re seriously spoiled by the food scene in this state!