January
Back to Top of ListFebruary
Back to Top of ListNEWPORT BURGER BENDER
FEBRUARY 14-23
Unfolding in tandem with the Newport Winter Festival, Newport Burger Bender is a "best burger" contest throughout Newport and Bristol counties.
Participating restaurants toss their buns into the ring with the hopes of being crowned the best burger. Try one. Try some. Try them all. Then vote for your favorite.
NEWPORT WINTER FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 14-23
Touted as New England's largest winter extravaganza, the Newport Winter Festival features 10 days of non stop music, food and fun. Featuring more than 150 events, the festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, festivities, music, and fun for all ages.
Highlighted events include the Chili Cook-Off, Polar Pineapples, Beach Polo, Princess Party and exciting, fun concerts by the Jimmy Buffet tribute band, The Eagles Experience and more.
NEWPORT WEDDING SHOW
FEBRUARY 23
Enjoy visiting wedding professionals, tasty samples, thousands of dollars in prizes and so much more at Rosecliff and Hotel Viking.
March
Back to Top of ListNEWPORT ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
MARCH 15
The Annual Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine beginning promptly at 11:00 AM from Newport City Hall and proceeding to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church in the heart of the Fifth Ward.
The parade includes Pipe Bands, Marching Bands, Fife & Drum Corps, Clown Units, reenactment units, and a host of local, state, and regional organizations including police and fire units, social/fraternal organizations, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Schools, and non-profits.
ART NEWPORT
MARCH 28 - 30
A two-day fine art show is making its way to Newport from March 28th - 30th at the Newport Harbor Island Resort.
This fine art show and ball will showcase a wide range of artists, creatives, and more.
April
Back to Top of ListNEWPORT DAFFODIL DAYS
APRIL 1-30
Enjoy festive, family-friendly events amid one million daffodils throughout the city, Newport Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival on spring.
From a Daffy Doggies Parade and painting among the daffodils to private garden tours to festive parties, revel in one of the most vibrant times on The Classic Coast.
NEWPORT NIGHT RUN
APRIL 5
The Newport Night Run is a Race for Education that benefits the Newport Public Education Foundation. Newport's only after-hours Road Race!
Headlamps, bright colors, and glow sticks are strongly encouraged!
DAFFODIL DAYS AT BLITHEWOLD
APRIL 12 - MAY 11
Each April, tens of thousands of daffodils trumpet the arrival of Spring at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol.
The well-known daffodil display blankets the 33-acre seaside estate with more than 100 thousand daffodils, in 80 varieties. Meander the blossom-filled mansion grounds for an enchanting experience.
NEWPORT BEER FESTIVAL
APRIL 19
The Newport Beer Festival, formerly known as the Newport Craft Beer Festival, returns this April for its 13th year. The festival brings with it a day full of craft beer taste-testing, live music, and local flavors from a variety of craft brewers.
NEWPORT RHODE RACES
APRIL 19
Race through the Daffodils on this award winning, scenic, seaside course. Newport Rhode Races offers a full and half marathon, a 5K and a beach mile race.
Note: The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. Register here.
NEWPORT OYSTER & CHOWDER FESTIVAL
MAY 17 - 18
The Newport Oyster Festival connects Rhode Island growers with the oyster-loving public, as well as the chefs and restaurants that serve them.
Sponsors, growers, non-profits and exhibitors are on-site during the Festival to educate and provide opportunities to enjoy the bounty of aquaculture in Rhode Island.
ROGUE ISLAND COMEDY FESTIVAL
MAY 22 - 25
The area's bi-annual comedy festival features five days of comedy shows at multiple locations throughout the area. Created and produced by native Rhode Islanders Doug Key and Katie Latimer, the Rogue Island Comedy Festival is Rhode Island’s only stand-up comedy festival.
*Dates subject to change.
June
Back to Top of ListNEWPORT 10 MILER
JUNE 1
The annual BankNewport 10 Miler returns at 7:30 AM on June 1, 2025.
The course prominently features Newport’s scenic coastal views and ends with a truly unique finish as participants enter Fort Adams through the north gate and finish on the parade field.
BRITISH MOTORCAR FESTIVAL
JUNE 6-7
Start your engines! British Motorcars will be descending on the beautiful seaside village of Bristol, Rhode Island June 6th & 7th.
Driving tours, Block party and show dates have been set for the second week of June.
NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL POLO SERIES
JUNE 7 - SEPTEMBER 27
Newport International Polo series offers action-packed matches every Saturday through September. Watch as all-star lineups of international competitors take the field.
Experience a tailgate party for the optimal experience, or plant your seat in the lawn and relax. Just don’t forget to help stomp the divots.
NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW
JUNE 20-22
Newport Flower Show offers a variety of special events, expert guest speakers, beautiful floral designs, impressive horticulture exhibits and more. Meander stunning garden displays alongside unique shopping opportunities and opulent floral designs throughout the grounds of Rosecliff.
NEWPORT PRIDE WEEKEND
JUNE 27 - 29
LGBTQ+ Pride is happening in Newport, RI in June 2024!
Enjoy a weekend of creating events and experiences to celebrate community, and promote love, acceptance, inclusivity, and diversity of LGBTQ+ identities.
Think: flag raising ceremonies, a market & festival with unique vendors and live music, a pride bike ride, and so much more.
July
Back to Top of ListBRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
JULY 4
The oldest Fourth of July parade celebration in America will step-off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street at 10:30 AM.
NEWPORT CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
JULY 4 - 22
Enjoy more than sixty classical concerts featuring unique chamber music, American debuts, world-class artist and special events held in some of the area's most stunning, storied venues.
HALL OF FAME OPEN
JULY 6 - 13
Game, set, match! Men's and Women's professional tennis is coming to the Hall of Fame July 2025.
Contested on the historic grass tennis courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, which have hosted all the legends of the sport since 1880, the tournament is the only event played on grass courts outside of Europe.
NEWPORT BEER RUN
JULY 19
Run, walk, or be the DD—with more than 40 local craft breweries, featuring Rhode Island's best, join in this July for this fun 5K inside historic Fort Adams. Plus enjoy a sampling from food vendors, live music, and more.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL
JULY 25 - 27
If you've got a thing for history-altering performances and a pantheon of artists whose scope of musical talents range from folk and blues to indie folk, country and bluegrass, then you probably want to make your way down to Newport Folk Festival. Since its inception in 1959, the Folk Fest has brought together artists and fans for some of the most accomplished live performances in music history, from Bob Gibson in '59 to Dylan in '63.
August
Back to Top of ListNEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL
AUGUST 1 - 3
Newport Jazz Festival began back in 1954 as the first outdoor music festival of its kind completely and utterly devoted to Jazz. That year brought big names in the genre like the famed Billy Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.
Ever since, the festival has produced some of the most influential performances in jazz history, from Miles Davis's 1955 solo on "'Round Midnight" and the Duke Ellington Orchestra's lengthy 1956 performance of "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue."
COACHING WEEKEND
AUGUST 15 - 17
A Weekend of Coaching returns to the streets of Newport and the grounds of the Newport Mansions, celebrating and preserving a century-old sporting tradition.
Authentic 19th-century coaches drawn by matched and highly-trained teams of horses visit Newport every three years for a Weekend of Coaching, hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County.
ITHF INDUCTION CELEBRATION
AUGUST 15 - 17
Be part of the celebration and witness history at the presentation of tennis’ ultimate honor – induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
September
Back to Top of ListNEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
SEPTEMBER 11 - 14
Meander an expansive collection of boats and accessories alongside a wealth of events
One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country and the premier show in New England, the Newport International Boat Show encompasses hundreds of exhibitors from around the world with new powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15 to 90 feet, plus accessories, equipment, electronics, gear and services for boaters.
BRISTOL PORCHFEST
SEPTEMBER 14
Picture this: 20 bands, 10 porches, and 3 hours of live music stretching across historic High Street in Bristol, Rhode Island. From Jazz and Swing to modern bluegrass and folk, there is something for everyone at Porchfest.
NEWPORT MANSIONS WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 19 - 21
Celebrating 20 years!
The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival returns to the spectacular Newport Mansions with special events, celebrity appearances, and wine and food from around the world.
SAILING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
SEPTEMBER 24 - 25
A weekend induction celebration honoring the highest achievements in Sailing from Olympic champions to boat designers and so much more.
October
Back to Top of ListAUDRAIN'S NEWPORT CONCOURS & MOTOR WEEK
OCTOBER 2 - 5
Newport’s extensive automotive history dates back as early as the Gilded Age. The first American car race, the Vanderbilt Cup, took place in this historic area. Given it’s rich motoring history, Newport is the premiere destination for a Concours & Motor Week. Beautiful, historic mansions and the seemingly endless Atlantic Ocean provide the most elegant of backdrops.
Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week will be a celebration of the automobile, uniting enthusiasts from around the world.
NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY HARVEST FAIR
OCTOBER 4 - 5
An autumn ritual for generations of families, this beloved old-fashioned fair offers something for everyone featuring children’s crafts and games. Talented crafters and artisans sell their beautifully created items, enticing fair-goers to get a jump on holiday shopping.
Local food and beer vendors offer an array of appetizing selections, while an impressive line-up of musicians round out the festive atmosphere.
BROADWAY STREET FAIR
OCTOBER 11
The Broadway Street Fair is back, October 11th, 2025 filled with local artists, live music, food, and more.
*Date subject to change.
ROGUE ISLAND COMEDY FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 9 - 12
The area's bi-annual comedy festival features five days of comedy shows at multiple locations throughout the area. Created and produced by native Rhode Islanders Doug Key and Katie Latimer, the Rogue Island Comedy Festival is Rhode Island’s only stand-up comedy festival.
*Dates subject to change.
BOWEN'S WHARF SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 18 - 19
Named one of the 10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast by Coastal Living Magazine, savor your way into autumn with an array of fresh, local seafood including fish tacos, lobster rolls, stuffies, chowder, fried calamari, oysters, clams signature cocktails and cold local beer.
PELL BRIDGE RUN
OCTOBER 19
Sponsored by Citizens Bank and hosted by the Rhode Island Bridge and Turnpike Authority, this unique 4 mile walk/run event takes participants across the iconic Pell Bridge.
Starting in Jamestown and finishing in downtown Newport, this point-to-point event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and speeds! All of the proceeds of this event are donated to local charities.
November
Back to Top of ListNEWPORT RESTAURANT WEEK
NOVEMBER 7 - 16
Bring your appetite for the return of Newport Restaurant Week as area restaurants offer an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for you to choose from.
HOLIDAYS AT THE NEWPORT MANSIONS
NOVEMBER 22 - JANUARY 1
The decadence of Newport's Gilded Age mansions meets the sparkle and magic of Christmas during the return of holidays at the Newport Mansion. Wander three mansions, the The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House, dripping in 25 enchanting Christmas trees, a floor-to-ceiling poinsettia tree, hundreds of fresh flowers, evergreens and elaborate ornaments.
Pro-tip: Don't miss their dazzling Sparkling Lights display at The Breakers. Walk through a dazzling 50-foot-long tunnel of light, see illuminated snowmen, reindeer and many more sparkling surprises. Afterwards, don't forget to make your way to the Children’s Cottage outlined in lights to take a peek through the windows at Santa’s Workshop.
CHRISTMAS AT BLITHEWOLD
NOVEMBER 25 - JANUARY 4
Each year, this historic estate transforms into a sparkling display of Christmas magic to celebrate the season. Volunteer decorators contrive a new theme each year that explores the interests of the Van Winkle family, the previous owners, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wander the elaborately decorated rooms and enjoy a glimpse into the family's Christmas and New Years traditions.
NEWPORT ILLUMINATED BOAT PARADE
NOVEMBER 28
Bundle up and head to the harbor for the Illuminated Boat Parade as boats deck the hulls and festive music heralds the arrival of the holiday season. Watch the parade of lights are boats compete for best decorated.
*Dates subject to change.
December
Back to Top of ListCHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT
December 1 - 31
Each year since 1971, December 1 has marked the kick off of Christmas in Newport, a month-long celebration complete with festive events and happenings to honor the season and give back to charities throughout the community. Experience events for nearly each day throughout December as part of the celebration.
