July 5, 2025 | All day
“We’re gonna need a bigger boat” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of JAWS! Whether you’re an islander, a tourist, or a local, join us for JAWSFest. Enjoy shark-themed fun for all ages including a shark cage photo op, crafts, and sea shanties. Learn about shark conservation and research from regional experts and kick off Shark Week with live sea music and an outdoor screening of Jaws.
One ticket includes a day and evening of Jaws-ome activities! Experience special events and programming from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. After hours, enjoy a concert and an outdoor movie screening of this legendary classic. General admission will cover both daytime and evening programming. Spend the whole day with us, or come back for the evening events, all for one special JAWSFest price.
Hear a panel of shark scientists from the Atlantic Shark Institute and Atlantic White Shark Conservancy discuss their research.
Enjoy a pre-premiere screening of National Geographic’s Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story with opening remarks and Q&A by Wendy Benchley.
Listen to a talk by Joe Romiero on his work with “Shark Week.”
Learn about the model shark “Bruce” used in the filming of JAWS with a talk by NPR journalist, Cory Turner.
Interact with local shark conservancy and research organizations on the Village Green.
Participate in story time and shark-themed crafts.
Take your photo in an anti-shark cage or with a 25 ft. inflatable shark on the Village Green.
Watch Newfoundland Dog Water Rescue Demonstrations.
Enjoy live music and food on the Village Green.
View an outdoor screening of the legendary movie JAWS, with introduction by special guest, Wendy Benchley.
75 Greenmanville Ave
Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-0711
info@mysticseaport.org
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