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Things to do in Rhode Island
Planning a visit to Rhode Island? Or maybe you're a local that's just looking for what's going on. Here's a sampling of some of the popular local events in the state.
Rhode Island Events
List HotelsApril 2012
The Kingston Old Time Jam Session
The Kingston Old time Jam Sessions meet the second and fourth Mondays, 7-9pm, year round in the Kingston Library.
May 2012
The Artwork of Paula Visnoski: Watercolors
21 watercolor paintings by RI artist, Paula Visnoski, will be on display at the Newport Public Library.
The Atlantic Cup
Newport marks the final stop of this 3-part series, known for being the only dedicated Class 40 race in the United States.
June 2012
Annual Knorr Great Chowder Cook-Off
The original and longest running chowder competition in the world. Restaurants cook up more than 3,000 gallons of chowder. In Newport.
Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment
The Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment gives visitors a feel for colonial military life. In Pawtuxet Park in Warwick.
Newport Bermuda Race
The Newport Bermuda Race is a 635 nautical-mile ocean race first sailed in 1906. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, in challenging weather.
July 2012
Friday Night Concert Series at Waterplace Park
Free summer concert series showcasing local talent at one of downtown Providence's most breathtaking parks.
The Ocean State Tall Ships Festival
This event will include a Parade of Sail through Newport Harbor, exhibits, food, music and family entertainment.
July 2012
Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships
32 of the top men in pro tennis on the ATP World Tour will be in Newport to play on the only competition grass courts in North America.
August 2012
Rhode Island International Film Festival
Cited as one of the "Best International and Short Film Festivals in the United States". In Providence.
Coaching Weekend
Authentic 19th century coaches drive through the streets of Newport and grounds of the Newport Mansions, celebrating its preservation.
Celtic Rock Festival
This event features live entertainment and authentic Irish cuisine. At the Newport Yachting Center.
September 2012
Newport International Boat Show
As one of the four largest in-water boat shows in the country, it features 850 exhibitors and more than 700 boats, power and sail.
7th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Dinners, seminars, wine auctions, grand tasting and more. Food and wine experts and connoisseurs from around the world. In Newport.
Norman Bird Sanctuary
Food, entertainment, games, crafts, home & garden competitions, pony rides, hay rides, and more. In Middletown.
October 2012
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Thousands of pumpkins, in a magical display. Hundreds of carved jack-o-lanterns depicting people, places and scenes. In Providence.
