New act slated for 1st Fish Fest

(Bridgeport) – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced that country band Girls, Guns & Glory will perform at the first-ever ‘Fish Fest at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Saturday, September 5th. This year’s festival will have a country music theme, and will feature performances from a total of seven live acts, including Jay Taylor, Wastin’ Bullets, Jump The Gunn, and Tat Holler. The other performers will be announced this week.

Girls, Guns & Glory is a 4-man country rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. Their sound has been described by Rolling Stone Magazine as “modern-day Buddy Holly plus Dwight Yoakam divided by the Mavericks.” The band has won many awards, including the Boston Music Awards’ Act of the Year and Independent Artist of the Year at the French Country Music Awards.

The all-day event will feature live music, fare from various food trucks, and other unique attractions. ‘Fish Fest will also feature a mechanical bull, a dunk tank, rides and inflatables, and the Two Roads Beer Garden will be open.

‘Fish Fest will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, with gates opening at noon. Admission to ‘Fish Fest costs $25, and general admission tickets can be purchased in advance by CLICKING HERE, calling 203-210-BLUE, or visiting the Bluefish Box Office at Harbor Yard.

Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Bluefish General Manager Jamie Toole at 203-345-4800 or jtoole@bridgeportbluefish.com. The Bluefish are also looking for outside vendors and craft merchants to join ‘Fish Fest. If you are interested in being a vendor on September 5th, please contact the Bluefish at 203-345-4800.

The Bridgeport Bluefish are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. For further information, call 203-210-BLUE (2583) or visit the brand new BridgeportBluefish.com.