Scallop Festival

               HOW SCALLOPS CAME TO RYE

In 1975 there was a great shortage of fish during the early months in the inshore waters that the Rye Fishing Fleet harvested. The situation for fisherman became quite desperate as the over 20 boat strong fleet netted fewer and fewer fish. Continue reading Scallop Festival

Scallop Festival Boosts Winter Trade

Rye Scallop Festival was an outstanding success, due in no small part to the enthusiasm and drive of Festival co-ordinator Lorna Hall. Almost every event was fully booked and some seats could have been filled twice over. Continue reading Scallop Festival Boosts Winter Trade