The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, also known as . the Portuguese Feast is the largest event the city has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrants who wanted to recreate the festivities of their home island. The feast is a four-day event, officially kicking off at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 1st.

August 1, 2019 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – 11:45 PM
August 2, 2019 – Friday – 12 Noon – 11:45 PM
August 3, 2019 – Saturday – 12 Noon – 11:45 PM
August 4, 2019 – Sunday – 12 Noon – 11:45 PM

Located in the heart of New Bedford’s north end, the Feast is a magnificent celebration of Portuguese/American culture featuring international and regional food and refreshments, live music and entertainment, carnival rides and the city’s largest parade. Free admission all four days including admission to the Museum of Madeiran Heritage where visitors can experience the full story of Madeiran immigration to the United States.

Our amazing Carnival will open all four days of the Feast. Cushing Amusements is a family owned and operated traveling carnival. They are proud to assist you with your full-service fundraiser, school, community or corporate amusement needs. Family fun is their business

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Walgreens Family Fun Day

Thank you Walgreens for supporting a wonderful Walgreen’s Family Day Program! The Family Day program has grown over the years and this year is chock full of wonderful entertainment that will please the child in us all. Featuring both kid-themed activities such as face painting and more…

Fun educational activities by: “Welcome to the Walgreen’s sponsored, 2019 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Family Fun day! A “fun day” for the entire family!! 

ACTIVITIES

For the children under 12, you eat “free” from noon to 4PM. 

Carnival with new rides

For your grandparents, make sure they visit the pavilion, where dinners are ½ price and they will be entertained by

 The Essex County 4 and Taylor Cormier

Entertainment schedule

Thursday August 1, 2019
Stage 1
Time Entertainment
8:00-9:00 Grupo Folcorico Madeirense
10:00-11:30 SCOTT STAPP OF CREED
Stage 2
6:45-8:00
9:00-10:00 Tony Borges
Stage 3
6:45-8:00
9:00-10:00 Freeze Pops
Stage 4
7:00-10:00 Cadence and Co.

Friday August 2, 2019
Stage 1
2:00-3:00 The Relics
4:00-5:00
6:00-7:00 Morrissey Blvd
8:00-9:00 Grupo Folcorico Madeirense
10:00-11:30 EDGE
Stage 2
1:00-2:00
3:00-4:00 Country Monsta
5:00-6:00 Luz Eterna
7:00-8:00
9:00-10:00 New Bedford Rude Boyz
Stage 3
5:00-6:00 Radioactive
7:00-8:00
9:00-10:00 React
Stage 4
7:00-10:00 Ponta D’Sol

Saturday August 3, 2019
“Walgreens Kids Day” 12:00-3:00
Dartmouth Acapella, Dance Extreme,
Benner Magic Show, and more
Stage 1
4:00-5:00
6:00-7:00 Wild Nites
8:00-9:00 Grupo Folcorico Madeirense
10:00-11:30 BRYAN WILSON & JOHNE D’LUKA
Stage 2
3:00-4:00
5:00-6:00 On The Rocks
7:00-8:00
9:00-10:00 7 Day Weekend
Stage 3
7:00-8:00
9:00-10:00 Below Zero
Stage 4
4:00-7:00 Somethin’ Else
7:00-10:00 The Concept

Sunday August 4, 2019
Parade Starts 2:00pm
Stage 1
5:00-8:30 Discovery Language Academy Folkloric Performance Group
Grupo Folclorico de Imaculado Coracao de Maria
Rancho Folclorico do Clube Social Portuguese
Grupo Folclorico Madeirense
10:00-11:30 BADFISH
Stage 2
8:30-10:00 Timmy Brown
Stage 3
5:00-6:00 Flamingo Pluto
7:00-8:00
9:00-10:00 Responders
Stage 4
1:00-4:00 Matt Silvia
4:00-7:00 Tim & Annette
7:00-10:00 Graig Demello