Trawlerfest Returns to In-Person Events. First Stop: Newport, RI Official dates set for Trawlerfest Newport: August 24-28, 2021 Author: OFFICIAL STATEMENT Mark your calendars. In-person Newport, Rhode Island, August 24-28, 2021. The Trawlerfest Events Team is excited to bring your favorite boat show and seminar series to Newport, a historic town deeply rooted in maritime tradition. With New England being such a popular destination for summer cruising, we have always felt that Newport was a natural fit for a summer Trawlerfest location. Plus, you can’t beat the late-season weather in Newport—and we hear the chowder’s pretty good, too. ADVERTISEMENT