Summer may be slowly winding down but The Classic Coast is still in full gear.

From classic outdoor adventures like a lobster boil + sunset sail on the harbor and authentic polo matches with BYO picnic's to outdoor films, classic regattas, and outdoor yoga, September is jam packed in all the right ways. 

Not to mention, September kicks off our season of cozy festivals and fairs with the Newport International Boat Show, Bristol Porchfest, and the Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival. 

Explore for yourself. Below are our top picks for September. 

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Soak up what is left of summer with our top picks for the month below.

1 Newport International Boat Show

Where:
Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf
When:
Thursday, September 11 - Sunday, September 14
Cost:
Varies

The Newport International Boat Show encompasses 17 acres of historic Newport Harbor allowing you to enjoy everything the City-by-the-Sea has to offer while experiencing a full range of powerboats and sailboats from both domestic and international companies - many making their official debut in Newport!

Visitors will also find an extensive array of marine equipment, services and accessories to round out the boat show experience.

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2 Newport Mansions Wine + Food Festival

Where:
Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue & Marble House, 596 Bellevue Ave
When:
Thursday, September 18 - Sunday, September 21
Cost:
Prices vary

The Annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival returns to Newport with a weekend schedule of events including; 20+ expert-led seminars, a celebration of local chefs, a Sunday Jazz brunch at Rosecliff.

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3 Bristol Porchfest

Where:
High Street, Bristol
When:
Sunday, September 14 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Picture this: 26 bands, 16 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. 

Rain date Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Bristol Porchfest

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4 Coastal Queen Cruises

Climb aboard the Coastal Queen for a fun-filled tour of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. You'll pass historic sites like the International Yacht Restoration School, historic lighthouses, historic forts, mega yachts and more that surround Newport Harbor and the Jamestown shoreline.

Daily Cruises:
  • Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises—narrated cruise with complimentary mimosa
  • Scenic Bay Cruises—narrated tour and leisurely boat cruise around Newport Harbor
  • Evening Cocktail Cruises—sunset cruise with complimentary "special" cocktail 
Special Cruise:
  • September 2nd: Evening Cruise and with Pixel Valentine
  • September 4th: Lobster Roll and Prosecco Cruise
  • September 6th: Evening Cruise and The Hamilton Project
  • September 16th: Music Bingo Cruise from Jamestown

 

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5 Hard Pressed Cider Co. at Windmist Farm

Where:
Windmist Farm, Jamestown
When:
Friday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Holiday Mondays until 2:00 PM)

For our friends who cannot wait for Fall, head over to Windmist Farm, a family-run farm in Jamestown for the opening weekend of Hard Pressed Cider Co., a seasonal cider truck located on site. 

Expect a quaint farm where cows and horses roam free and chickens patrol the line for fresh Apple Cider made hot, cold or in a slushie with one ingredient: apples, alongside Cider Doughnuts made onsite and served warm.

Opening Weekend Hours:
  • Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Monday: ​ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Open only on holiday weekends)

 

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Hard-pressed Cider Company

 

6 Newport Secret Garden Tour

When:
Friday, September 5th - Sunday, September 7th
Cost:
General Admission: $40 per person (online), $45 per person (day of admission)

The 2025 September Tour “Bellevue & Beyond” is returning after a five-year absence and is scheduled for September 5th - 7th, 2025. 

The tour will be hosted by and will benefit FabNewport. Step behind the gates of Newport’s most enchanting private gardens during this beloved community event, returning with fresh energy and purpose after a several year hiatus.

 

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7 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival

Where:
Frerichs Farm, Warren
When:
September 15 - 17

Head to Frerichs Farm & Greenhouses in Warren for the Ocean State Bluegrass Festival. Think: music, workshops, food, jamming and camping.

 

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8 Labor Day Weekend Events

As Labor Day weekend nears, we're still not quite ready to say goodbye to summer. From family friendly adventures to chances to sit back and relax on a boat, beach or rooftop, these LDW ideas are just what you need to send the season out in style.

 

9 Cider Fest at Newport Vineyards

Where:
Newport Vineyards, Middletown
When:
Sunday, September 21st, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Cost:
$28 per adult, $23 (Cru Members) $10 for 16+ non-tasting admission Free for kids 15 & under

Cheers to 30 years Cider Festival

Join us for a family day out on Sunday, September 21st, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, as we celebrate 30 years with our special Cider Festival. It’s going to be a day packed with award-winning, in-house made ciders, tasty treats, live music, and fun for all ages!

 

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10 Cars & Coffee

Calling all car enthusiasts for a morning of cars and coffee at various venues in and around Newport.

11 State Street Festival

Where:
1 State Street, Bristol
When:
September 27th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:
Free to the public

70+ local fine artists & artisan makers, craft foods and beverages, florists, authors, holistic beauty, pet products, face painting, henna artists, live alpacas, family friendly fun & more!

 

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12 FARMAESTHETICS POP-UP AT SWEET BERRY FARM

Where:
SWEET BERRY FARM, MIDDLETOWN
When:
THURSDAY - SATURDAYS, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The natural and sustainable beauty brand, Farmaesthetics, will be hosting a pop-up shop at Sweet Berry Farm through early Winter. Shop and swoon over the assortment of sustainable products and accessories, open weekly on Thursdays - Saturdays.

 

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13 Must-Take Food Tours

September might just be the perfect month for foodies.

   

14 Return to Camelot: The Kennedy Wedding Remembered

Where:
St. Mary’s Church
When:
Friday, September 12th, offered at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Cost:
Freewill offering to benefit the St. Mary's Hot Lunch Program

In honor of the Kennedy’s 72nd wedding anniversary, one can re-live that special day, September 12, 1953, when Jacqueline Bouvier married then-Senator John F. Kennedy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport.

The 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM Return to Camelot presentations will feature vintage film clips, a live performance of organ music and hymns from the wedding ceremony, and the "first dance" played at the reception at Hammersmith Farm, Jackie’s childhood summer home in Newport.

Following the 30-minute presentation, visitors may tour the church, view pew #10, where Jack and Jackie prayed while attending Mass in Newport, and see the kneelers used during their nuptial Mass.

 

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15 Live Music

Dylan doesn’t go electric every day (Newport ‘65 Folk Festival) but chances are somebody is plugging in or stepping up to the mic on any given day here on The Classic Coast. Find all live performances happening throughout the month below.

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16 12 Metre North American Championship

Where:
Narragansett Bay & Rhode Island Sound 
When:
September 19 -21, 2025 From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, No Racing after 2:00 PM on Sunday
Cost:
Free

This prestigious regatta brings together historic 12 Metre yachts, famous for their America’s Cup legacy, for three days of world-class racing in Traditional and Classic divisions. These graceful yachts combine speed, craftsmanship, and history, making them a spectacular sight on the water.

Racing Times: First Warning Signal each day at 11:00 AM, concluding by approximately 4:00 PM (no racing after 2:00 PM on Sunday)

Recommended Places to Watch (Subject to change, see website for details)

  • Bannister’s Wharf
  • Fort Adams
  • Newport Harbor Island Resort (Goat Island)
  • Castle Hill – Excellent elevated vantage points for the racing.

 

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17 Tours & Lectures to Take this September

There’s no shortage of immersive ways to experience The Coast, here are just a few happening this month.

 

18 Class of 2025 National Sailing Hall of Fame Induction

Where:
The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame
When:
September 24th - 25th

The 14th Annual Induction to The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame.

The Sailing Museum is dedicated to promoting sailing by preserving America’s sailing legacy and engaging the next generation through recognizing sailing heroes and highlighting the contributions of the sport to the American experience and culture. It's truly amazing to see the growth of our Hall each year.

Welcome events will take place on September 24, 2025 with the Induction Ceremony on September 25, 2025 at New York Yacht Club's Harbour Court. Some events are invitation only, most are ticketed and the ceremony is free but a reservation must be made. 
 

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