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A massive lox festival is coming to the Seaport this weekend, with smoked-fish cameos from Gertie, Tompkins Square Bagels and more

The inaugural Loxfest at Pier 16 will unite New York’s top bagel and smoked-fish purveyors for a one-day homage to the city’s most iconic brunch duo

Laura Ratliff
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Laura Ratliff
Lox on an open-faced bagel sandwich
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Clear your calendars, New Yorkers: The city’s most iconic brunch duo—bagels and lox—is getting its own festival. On Saturday, October 11, FultonFishMarket.com will host the first-ever Loxfest at Pier 16 in the South Street Seaport, a fitting homecoming for a celebration of cured fish and schmear. Just steps from the original Fulton Fish Market, the one-day event promises a city-sized love letter to the art of smoked salmon.

Two tasting sessions—morning (10 am–noon) and afternoon (1–3 pm)—will bring together some of the city’s most beloved bagel-and-lox purveyors. Expect appearances from Gertie, Tompkins Square Bagels, Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish, Fan Fan Doughnuts, Grillo’s Pickles, 19 Cleveland, Cafecito Social and the Paris Café, among others. Even Chef Crystal Hammonds, private chef to NBA star Jalen Brunson, will make a cameo. Each ticket (starting at $40) comes with two food vouchers and a drink voucher—because every good lox deserves something bubbly to wash it down.

“We are incredibly excited to debut Loxfest and provide a unique experience that celebrates one of New York’s most beloved food traditions,” said Mike Tonetti, CEO of FultonFishMarket.com. “Loxfest is not just about enjoying great food; it’s also about bringing the community together and celebrating the vendors and the craftsmanship behind the perfect bagel and lox.”

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If you’ve ever debated which borough serves the best schmear, this is your chance to do the research, purely in the name of civic duty, of course. And because no true New Yorker wants the good stuff to end, guests can keep the spirit alive by ordering premium smoked salmon straight from FultonFishMarket.com, which ships nationwide.

“Fulton Fish Market’s dedication to quality and tradition mirrors our own, which makes this collaboration especially meaningful,” added Julien Legeard, owner of the Paris Café. “We’re excited for what’s sure to be a fantastic celebration.”

Loxfest might be new, but it’s steeped in history—an homage to the market that has supplied New Yorkers with seafood for more than 200 years. Come for the lox, stay for the nostalgia and maybe leave with a little salmon-scented pride.

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