FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about Kiwanis 10th Peninsula Seafood Festival.
What is Kiwanis?
Kiwanis is dedicated to serving the children around the world. Established in 1915, local clubs respond to the needs within their communities and the international organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as eliminating disease and poverty. Globally, there are nearly 600,000 Kiwanians who devote more than 19 million hours to service.
What is the Kiwanis Peninsula Seafood Festival?
A fun filled all-inclusive Seafood & BBQ Outdoor Festival held on Saturday, September 24th from 2:00pm –5:30pm. Once again, you’ll be able to bring your lawn chair and delight to a delicious dine-in or carry-out seafood & BBQ feast. There’s no better place to enjoy live music, dancing, plenty of good food, open space for social distancing, adult beverages*, raffle, door prizes & our new Casual Chess play/Tournament.
What is the Cost?
Tickets are a $65.00 donation in advance; $75.00 after September 11th.
What's on the Menu?
Eat-In Menu
Fresh Fried Fish Fillets, Southern Style Shrimp-N-Grits, Peel & Eat Shrimp, Oysters on the ½ Shell, Fried Oysters, Sautéed Scallops w/Stir Fried Vegetables, Lemon Herb Mahi w/Garden Salsa, Garlic Butter New England Mussels, Pulled Pork BBQ, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Dirty Rice, Roasted Vegetable Medley, Hushpuppies & Assorted Desserts.
Are Beverages Included?
Yes! Beer, wine, iced tea, and water are included. ID required at entrance for adult beverages.
Are Sponsorships Available?
Yes! Choose from the wide variety of sponsorships available; beginning with our Gift level up to and including our “VIP” tent options. (See inside for details) But hurry, September 11th is the deadline for sponsorships.
Are Tickets Available Online?
Yeah click here to buy a ticket!
Where is the Event Held?
Greek Hellenic Community Center (Home of the NN Greek Festival) 60 Traverse Road, Newport News, VA 23606
Who's Catering the Event?
Black Pelican of Chesapeake
Where does the Money go?
100% of the profits from the Kiwanis Peninsula Seafood Festival goes back into the community. Listed below are programs supported by the Kiwanis Clubs of Division 13:
- Alcove Health Women’s Clinic
- Armstrong Elementary School K-Kids Club
- Bassette Elementary K-Kids Club
- Bethel High School Key Club
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula
- Boy Scouts
- Breakfast with Santa
- Carrollton Fire Department
- Carver Elementary School
- Challenger Little League Baseball
- Community Knights
- Excellence In Education
- Edmarc Hospice for Children
- Fear 2 Freedom
- Hampton Community Connection
- Hampton Ecumenical Lodging Provisions (HELP)
- Hampton Healthy Family Partnership
- Hampton History Museum
- Hampton High School Key Club
- Hampton Family YMCA
- Hampton Public Library
- Hampton’s New Teacher Breakfast
- Heritage HS Key Club
- ICCC Sunday Supper
- Insight Enterprises
- John McMillian Scholarship
- Joy of Reading Program
- Jules Frank Scholarship
- Kiwanis Capital District Foundation
- Kiwanis Car Show
- Kiwanis Children’s Emergency Center of King’s Daughters Hospital
- Kecoughtan HS Key Club
- Kiwanis Children’s Foundation
- Lion’s Club Denbigh Day Parade & Festival
- Mary Jackson Elementary School
- Mary T. Christian Elementary School
- Mayor’s Book Club of Hampton
- Menchville High School Key Club
- Menchville House
- Natasha House
- Native American Ministries
- NN Mayor’s Book Club
- NN /Wmsburg Airport Hero’s Lounge
- Newport News Police Foundation
- Newsome Bailey Project
- Palmer Elementary School
- Peake Childhood Center (Newport News & Hampton)
- Peninsula Agency on Aging
- Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter
- Peninsula SPCA
- ShoeLady.org
- Soundscapes
- South Hampton Civic League
- Southeast Region Kiwanis Fishing Clinic
- St Baldrick’s Foundation
- Teenager of the Year Program
- The Channel To Brazil For Christ
- The Salvation Army
- THRIVE Peninsula, Inc.
- Tom & Ann Hunnicutt Family YMCA
- Toys for Smithfield Families
- Transitions Family Violence Services
- VersAbility Resources
- Victory YMCA
- Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
- Warwick High School Key Club
- Woodside High School Key Club
- Young Adult Police Commission
- YMCA Bright Beginnings
What happens if it Rains?
We party on rain or shine! As long as there isn’t a hurricane, the event can be moved indoors.
How does this Event Happen?
The Kiwanis Peninsula Seafood Festival planning, preparation and day of activities are facilitated entirely by a core team of dedicated volunteers who spend days, nights, and weekends making sure this event happens, and it happens right.
How To Enter Casual Chess Tournament?
Your Festival ticket price is allows you to play. No additional fee to enter the tournament. Register here: https://www.kingregistration.com/register/GrandFinale