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Discover Newport is the non-profit organization dedicated to promoting of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding coastal communities. We speak in seasides and sunsets.
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July by the sea. Name something better. While we wait, we'll tell you all the things we can't wait for this month.
July on The Coast is a daydream. Explore our top events for the month below.
The oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the country, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade begins at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Streets.
A celebration of our country's independence, featuring:
The Colony House will be open from 9:00 am for visitors to explore the first floor. At 11:00 am, the Declaration of Independence will be read by the Sons of the Revolution from the steps of the Colony House, at which point public admission to the interior of the Colony House will end.
The Newport Classical 2022 Music Festival will take place from July 1-17 and will present more than 20 concerts and events in the outdoor spaces of some of the area's most iconic venues, including The Breakers, Blithewold Mansion, Castle Hill Inn and more.
Enjoy a Fire Dinner, a culinary performance over an open fire led by Executive Chef Andy Teixeira and his team, on the Newport Vineyard's patio overlooking the vines with a 5-course menu, complete with wine & beer pairings, and perhaps a surprise or two.
Exciting professional men's tennis returns to the International Tennis Hall of Fame!
A longstanding tradition of welcoming the top ATP Tour pros to Newport to compete in the Hall of Fame Open, the first stop of the summer swing for pro tennis in the United States, resumes this summer. 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, and it offers the only opportunity to see professional men's tennis in the Northeast prior to the US Open.
The Newport Folk Festival, founded by George Wein in 1959, takes place on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park and features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and a number of exhibits. Fort Adams is located at 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI. One of the park system’s national treasures, Fort Adams is situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival runs rain or shine.
The festival features three full days of jazz on four unique stages on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage The festival features four stages of world class musicians, food, and crafts and a number of exhibits.
When: Weekly on Wednesdays
Where: Schooner Aurora
Admission: $10
Calling all Newport County residents! We are excited to bring back our Community Sail on Wednesdays leaving from S dock on Goat Island. Join us for a 2 hour afternoon cruise around Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.
When: July 13th and 27th, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Schooner Aurora
Admission: $45 adults, must be 21+
Bring your favorite bottle of wine and let Schooner Aurora supply the rest, including gourmet cheeses, crackers, and fruit.
When: July 6th and 20th
Where: Schooner Aurora
Admission: $75 adults | $35 children under 12
With her two masts tall under a clear sky, Aurora will take you back to a time reminiscent of the “Tall Ships Era.” The seaworthy Aurora is Coast Guard certified to accommodate up to 68 passengers and is professionally maintained by her friendly and experienced crew.
When: July 14th
Where: Safe Harbor New England Boatworks, Portsmouth
Admission: Free, suggested donation of $5
Venue opens at 6:30 PM, Film starts 8:25 PM
When: July 21st
Where: Newport International Polo Grounds, Portsmouth
Admission: Free, suggested donation of $5
Venue opens at 6:30 PM, Film starts 8:25 PM
When: July 28th
Where: Doris Duke's Rough Point, Newport
Admission: Free, suggested donation of $5
Venue opens at 6:15 PM, Film starts 8:15 PM
When: Weekly on Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's
Where: Hill Market at Hotel Viking
Join us in Hill Market for a special ‘After Dark’ experience, serving Nitro Ketel One Espresso Martinis, other assorted coffee cocktails, and desserts. The Courtyard will be open for guests to sit and enjoy their cocktails.
When: Weekly on Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's
Where: The Patio at One Bellevue at Hotel Viking
Choose your botanical: Cucumber Mint, Peach and Orange Blossom, or Grapefruit and Rose!
Join us on the One Bellevue Patio all summer long for a Ketel One Botanical Spritz Garden. Enjoy a selection of vodka distilled with real botanicals and infused with natural fruit essences. Pair your spritz with one of Executive Chef Patrick’s shareable plates.
When: Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Where: Easton's Beach
Live music comes with oceanfront views at Easton's Beach Family Night Concert Series every Tuesday starting July 5th. All shows begin at 6:00 PM, Parking is free after 4:00 PM on show nights!
When: Every Sunday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: King Park, Newport
NIMFest at King Park, takes place in the park gazebo on Wellington Avenue overlooking Newport Harbor. Pack a lawn chair and a blanket for high-energy live music performances every Sunday from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.
This free program recommended for kids aged Pre-K to 1st grade takes place in our beautiful pocket garden at the Whitehorne House Museum. Listen to storybook readings in the garden and put together a themed craft to take home. Outdoor ground seating provided.
Sail Newport presents one of the country's premiere one-design regattas.
Bob Woodward, legendary prize-winning journalist/author and Associate Editor of The Washington Post will deliver the John J. Slocum, Jr. Memorial Lecture, a highlight of the Redwood’s 275th anniversary celebration.
This summer, the Newport Historical Society will showcase aspects of this pivotal point in American history during the French in Newport living history weekend, a three-day event that showcases life in 1780 America, on the weekend of July 8 – July 10, 2022.
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Enjoy being Greek for the day as you join us for the sights, sounds, and tastes of Greece at this fun, family-friendly celebration.
Join us in July for this fun walk/run 5k in Newport followed by an all-samples-included craft beer festival.
Your ticket includes samples from more than 40 local craft breweries, featuring Rhode Island's best, plus food vendors, live music, and more, all INSIDE historic Fort Adams.
Island Moving Company presents the Newport Dance Festival on its festival stage on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House, 21 Farewell St. in Newport, RI, July 19-24th. Each evening the performance will feature a unique lineup of dances drawn on the talent, artistry, and unique styles of the festival’s five visiting dance companies, and Newport’s resident Island Moving Company.
Enjoy the food trucks, live music and beer and wine, just pay for what you eat and drink.
Over a dozen Food trucks, live music with local beer and wine, from Trinity Brewhouse
Eat from your favorite local food truck or try something new...or maybe even eat at multiple trucks.
The Newport Show returns with a new location at 250 West Main Road, Middletown, RI. As one of the most distinguished antiques and fine art shows across the country, the event is a high point of the summer social season and a not-to-be-missed opportunity for fine art and fashion aficionados.
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Discover Newport is the non-profit organization dedicated to promoting of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding coastal communities. We speak in seasides and sunsets.