Annual Fairs, Festivals & Events
Rhode Island does Fairs and Festivals in a big way all year long. So no matter the season, your interests, or your taste buds we will surely have something for you and your whole family to enjoy!
RI Pridefest
PVDFEST
Newport Jazz Festival
Misquamicut Springfest
Bristol 4th of July
Charlestown Seafood Festival
JANUARY
Providence Restaurant Week
FEBRUARY
Newport Burger Bender
Newport Winter Festival
Providence Children's Film Festival
MARCH
Annual St. Patrick's Day Parades in Providence and Newport
The Feast of St. Joseph takes place every year on March 19th at Federal Hill Providence
APRIL
Newport Beer Festival
Providence Pizza Week
MAY
Newport Oyster Festival
Rogues Island Comedy Festival
Block Island Film Festival
Misquamicut Beach Spring Festival
Gaspee Days
Atlantis Rising
JUNE
Gaspee Days Continue
British Motorcars in Bristol
Newport Bermuda Race
Newport Flower Show
Rhode Island Pridefest and Illuminated Parade
Newport Pride
JULY
Bristol 4th of July Parade
Newport Classical Music Festival
Craft Brew Race in Newport
Wickford Art Festival
Providence Restaurant Weeks
Cultural Survival Bazaar @ Tiverton Four Corners
AUGUST
Washington County Fair
Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival
Chinese Dragon Boat Race and Taiwan Day Festival
Charlestown Seafood Festival
SEPTEMBER
Newport International Boats Show
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Newport Octoberfest
Rhythm and Roots Festival
Misquamicut Fall Fest
Pawtucket Arts Festival
PVDFEST
OCTOBER
Audrain Concours
Rogue Island Comedy Festival (Fall)
Bowens' Wharf Seafood Festival
Norman Bird Harvest Fair
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at RWZ
Scituate Art Festival
Autumnfest in Woonsocket
NOVEMBER
Newport Restaurant Week
Illuminated Boat Parade
Polar Express Train Ride - Thru December
RI Comic Conc
Newport Restaurant Week
DECEMBER
Holidays at the Newport Mansions
Pawtucket Winter Wonderland
Christmas at Blithewold
Polar Express Train Ride
April - November
Providence Waterfire. Enjoy a night out under the skies viewing bonfires lit along the middle of the city’s rivers. Locals and tourists alike come out on certain nights from April through November to revel in the sights, sounds, and smells – golden embers, mystical music, performing artists, and of course, lots of food. Artist Barnaby Evans, who created WaterFire almost 30 years ago, has been internationally recognized for this unique celebration.
See the WaterFire events calendar here
