Introducing the Scallopalooza festival in Massachusetts' 'scallop capital of the world'

By Caroline Losneck

Published August 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT

We check out Scallopalooza -- a night street festival AND a scallop-shucking contest -- in New Bedford, Mass.

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