Boating and BBQ to Sheffield Island June 30

BBQ is trending in pop culture - on TV shows, at festivals and fairs and even on road trip itineraries. BBQ has become a quintessential American treat, especially around the 4th of July. Some dare to say that BBQ almost rivals apple pie in popularity! With this thought in mind, the Seaport Association in Norwalk has cooked up a special BBQ Cruise on June 30. The boat departs the dock at 5 p.m. and returns at 9 p.m. The capacity is limited to 49 lucky people (the Coast Guard sets the limit). This event does require advance reservations so get your tickets early!

The Lighthouse on Sheffield Island has a long history and is celebrating 150 years making this BBQ Cruise, the only one of the season, very special. Like the Lighthouse, BBQ has a long history whose roots go back to Caribbean cooking. In the U.S. there are four distinct styles of BBQ including Carolina, Texas, Memphis and Kansas City. These four styles were brought north from the Caribean by Spanish conquistadors and then moved westward and beyond by settlers. Along the way, a few European spices were mixed in, and the techniques modified here and there resulting in the four basic types of BBQ found here today.

This BBQ Cruise is the perfect way to get inspired for your July 4th BBQ! The menu for the Sheffield Island BBQ includes all the classics - pulled pork, BBQ steak, BBQ Chicken, corn on the cob, tomato salad, orzo salad, three bean salad, watermelon and soft drinks. Feel free to BYOB and don't forget your plastic cups! An added bonus of the Sheffield Island BBQ is that guests dine as the sun sets over Long Island Sound making for memorable photo opportunities.

It is undeniable that there is a certain pleasure when the slow-cooked flavors of meat hit the smoke and the BBQ sauce or rubs - combine that with our BBQ Cruise to Sheffield Island on June 30 and you are in for a perfect night. For tickets and additional information click here.

The Seaport Association dock is located on 4 North Water Street adjacent to the Maritime Aquarium Imax Parking Lot. Parking is available at the adjacent Maritime Garage