So excited to be back at the New Hampshire Fishtival for another Seafood Throwdown. 

This will be the fourth annual N.H. Fish and Lobster Festival event in Prescott Park, nicknamed “Fishtival” by the local community, where two local chefs will compete in a cooking competition inspired by local seafood.

So excited to be back at the New Hampshire Fishtival for another Seafood Throwdown. 

This will be the fourth annual N.H. Fish and Lobster Festival event in Prescott Park, nicknamed “Fishtival” by the local community, where two local chefs will compete in a cooking competition inspired by local seafood.

Chefs Ian Thomas of The District and Johnny Espeland from The Press Room take pride in presenting great food at their Portsmouth restaurants every day. At the Seafood Throwdown competition, they’ll be challenged to see what they can produce when surprised with a locally landed fish, taken on a quick shopping trip to the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market, and given one hour to prepare a fresh dish in front of the crowd at Prescott Park.

The winner will be selected by a panel of judges that includes N.H. Commissioner of Agriculture Lorraine Stuart Merrill, Smuttynose and Portsmouth Brewery owner Peter Egleston, and Portsmouth City Councilor and fisheries advocate Esther Kennedy.

The Seafood Throwdown is a highlight of the annual Fishtival celebration, which runs from noon until 4 p.m. with live music, entertainment, boat tours, demonstrations, fish printing, educational presentations and more. The day celebrates 400 years of local seafood while engaging community members on topics related to local fisheries. More information is available at www.fishtival.org.