annual events on the classic coast
Through the decades, Newport and our surrounding coastal communities have developed such a fantastic social calendar that today, our destination is known as a world-class event venue. Here’s just a snapshot of some of our most anticipated celebrations. Below you will find our 2022 annual events.
January
1 | Polar Bear Plunge |
February
18-27 | Newport Burger Bender |
Postponed to 2023 | Newport Winter Festival |
March
April
1-30 | Newport Daffodil Days |
1-10 | Newport Restaurant Week |
8-May | Daffodil Days Blithewold |
May
June
4 | Newport International Polo |
10-12 | Black Ships Festival |
10-11 | British Motorcars |
17-19 | Newport Flower Show |
24-26 | Newport Pride |
July
August
September
15-18 | Newport International Boat Show |
16-18 | Newport Mansions Wine + Food |
29-Oct 2 | Concours + Motor Week |
October
1-2 | Norman Bird Harvest Fair |
TBA | Rogue Island Comedy Festival |
15-16 | Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival |
TBA | Food Truck + Craft Beer Festival |
November
4-13 | Newport Restaurant Week |
19-Jan8 | |
25 | Illuminated Boat Parade |
Nov29-Jan9 | Christmas at Blithewold |
December
1-31 | Christmas in Newport |
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Jul 1-Jul 29
Newport Gulls Home Game at Cardines Field
Come on down to the historic Cardines Field for a Newport Gulls home game, voted Newport's best…

Jul 2-Sep 24
Newport International Polo Series
Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in…

Jul 4
Bristol Fourth of July Parade
The Bristol Fourth of July Parade is currently scheduled for July 4. Pending state and local health…

Jul 10-Jul 17
Infosys Hall of Fame Open
Exciting professional men's tennis returns to the International Tennis Hall of Fame! Our…

Jul 22-Jul 24
Newport Folk Festival
Mark your 2022 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer July 22 - July 24, 2022. More…

Jul 29-Jul 31
Newport Jazz Festival
Mark your 2022 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer July 29 - July 31, 2022. More…

Sep 15-Sep 18
Newport International Boat Show
The Newport International Boat Show is currently scheduled for September 15th - 18th, 2022 pending…

Sep 16-Sep 18
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is currently scheduled for September 16th - 18th, 2022…

Sep 29-Oct 2
Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week
Newport’s extensive automotive history dates back as early as the Gilded Age. The first American car…

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