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Festival/Event
Due to Covid-19 many cities have canceled or changed the typical dates of many festivals. Please confirm the dates on each event’s website.
Festival/Event
Location City
When Is Event
Activities
Phone Number
Website
Waterfire Festival
Providence
twice monthly on weekends May to October
floating bonfires in the Providence river accompanied by music
water taxi procession
food vendors
401/272-3111
Scweppes Great Chowder Cook Off
Newport
early June
restaurants compete for title of best chowder in nation
3 music stages
401/846-1600
Newport Music Festival
Newport
mid july
summer mansions showcase classical concerts in ballrooms and on lawns
401/846-1133
Washington County Fair
Richmond
mid August
state’s largest agricultural event with midway rides, country music concerts, farm museum and circus acts
401/539-7042
JVC Newport Jazz Festival
Newport
early August
two full days of great jazz on three stages
401/847-3700
Charlestown Seafood Festival
Charlestown
early August
gastronomic extravaganza of lobster, clam cakes, steamers, chowder and fish n chips
arts and crafts
continuous entertainment
401/364-3878
Rhythm and Roots Festival
Charlestown
early September
swing,cajun and zydeco dancing to live bands
irresistible food
888/855-6940