FAIRS AND FESTIVALS > RHODE ISLAND

JUNE 17 - RHODE ISLAND PRIDE WEEK
Station Park, Providence, RI (map)
401.467.2130
info@prideri.com
http://www.prideri.com

New England's only nightime Pride Parade, beginning at 8 pm. Opening ceremonies at noon at Station Park, featuring live entertainment from local and national acts, arts and crafts, Kid's Pride Zone, GLBT Marketplace, food court, and a beer and wine Garden.

JUNE 23, 24, AND 25 - NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW
Rosecliff, Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI (map)
401.847.1000 ext 150
events@newportmansions.com
http://www.newportflowershow.org

The reception rooms and oceanfront lawn of the 1902 mansion are filled with floral displays and horticultural wonders. There are also gardening lectures and demonstrations. Open on Fri from noon to 5 pm, and on Sat and Sun from 9 am to 5 pm. Tickets $13 in advance, $15 on the first day of the show, $6 for children six to 17.

JUNE 24 AND 25 - NARRAGANSETT ART FESTIVAL
Veterans Park, Memorial Sq and Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI (map)
401.783.1820
http://www.wakefieldrotary.com

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wakefield, this festival features more than 100 fine-art exhibitors, mostly from New England. Displays include oils, acrylics, drawings, graphics, sculpture, photography, watercolors, and pastels. Proceeds from artist-registration fees benefit the Rotary Club scholarship program. Open from 9 am to 5 pm. Free.

JULY 4 - BLOCK ISLAND PARADE AND STEAK FRY
Block Island, RI (map)
800.383.2474 or 401.466.2474
info@blockislandchamber.com
http://www.blockislandchamber.com

Parade begins at Legion Park at noon and ends in town. Steak Fry begins at 1 pm at Fire Barn. This year's Block Island fireworks will be held at 9 pm on July 2 at Crescent Beach.

JULY 4 - Bristol Fourth of July Parade,
Bristol, RI (map)
401.253.0445
parade@july4thbristolri.com
http://www.july4thbristolri.com

America's oldest Fourth of July parade. They've been marching in Bristol since 1785. Nevertheless, visitors are encouraged to arrive before 8 am. The parade starts from the corner of Chestnut and Hope Streets at 10:30 am, and if you wait around long enough you'll see a fireworks display over the harbor at 9:30 pm. Day-long festivities are held from 10 am to 10 pm. Free.

JULY 15 AND 16 - RI INDIAN COUNCIL POWWOW
Roger Williams Park, 1100 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI (map)
401.941.3398
http://www.powwowschedule.com

Demonstrations of crafts, dancing, drumming, and cooking. Open from 10 am to 6 pm. Free.

JULY 20, 22, AND 23 - BLACK SHIPS FESTIVAL
Newport, RI (map)
401.846.2720
events@edgenet.net
http://www.newportevents.com

Celebrating its 23rd year, the festival features more than 50 events, workshops, and demonstrations of Japanese culture, including kite flying, sushi making, karate, origami, and Taiko drumming. Call or visit the Web site for detailed information on events and tickets.

JULY 21, 22, AND 23 - EAST PROVIDENCE HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Pierce Memorial Field, East Providence, RI (map)
401.435.7511
eprecreation@cityofeastprov.com
http://www.eprecreation.com

Music, food, crafts, and classic cars. Check the Web site for a list of performers. The festival takes place on Fri from 6 to 11 pm, on Sat from 1 to 11 pm, and on Sun from 1 to 10 pm. Admission $5 on Fri, $10 on Sat, $8 on Sun. Children 12 and under free.

AUG 4, 5, AND 6 - CHARLESTOWN SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Ninigret Park, Rte 1A, Charlestown, RI (map)
401.364.4031
charlestowncoc@earthlink.net
http://www.charlestownrichamber.com

Feast on seafood, lobsters, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes, corn, a raw bar, and non-seafood delights. Attractions include music, arts and crafts, amusement rides, rock-wall climbing, children's shows, and car shows. Open on Fri and Sat from 11 am to 10 pm, and on Sun until 8 pm. Admission $6. Children 12 and under free.

AUG 16 THROUGH 20 - WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR
Washington County Fairgrounds, Rte 112, Richmond, RI (map)
401.782.8139 or 401.539.7042
http://www.washingtoncountyfair-ri.com

An agricultural fair featuring tractor pulls, stage shows, crafts, and livestock, plus games and children's contests. Adult events include arm-wrestling contests, dung throwing, lawnmower racing, and seed spitting. Live country concerts every night. Open Wed through Sat from 10 am to 10 pm, and on Sun until 9 pm. Admission $8, free for children under 10.

SEPT 2, 3, AND 4 - NEWPORT WATERFONT IRISH FESTIVAL
Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI (map)
401.846.1600
http://www.newportfestivals.com

A celebration of Irish culture, music, crafts, and cuisine. Open on Sat from 11 am to 9 pm, on Sun until 8 pm, and on Mon until 6 pm. Admission $15, $10 in advance, $12 for seniors and students, free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult.