From seafood to the arts, there are so many original and extraordinary festivals that happen throughout the year in Rhode Island. They have become a true testament to the uniqueness that is the nation’s smallest state. Here are 11 amazing festivals that are just so very Rhode Island.
- Seafood Festival, Charlestown
Flickr/Daniel Crook This might be the most Rhode Island festival out there.
- Newport Kite Festival, Newport
Flickr/Gary Brownell Every July offers the chance to see creative and extravagant kites flying high over Newport.
- Scituate Art Festival, Scituate
Flickr/RK Bentley This picturesque New England village hosts a highly celebrated festival. Held in October, the event showcases local and unique artists.
- South County Hot Air Balloon Festival, Kingston
Flickr/heartlover1717 Watch massive hot air balloons soar over the University of Rhode Island at this annual festival.
- Rhode Island PrideFest, Providence
Flickr/Josh McGinn Did you know that Rhode Island is home to one of the largest and most spectacular pride parades in the entire country? Amazing drag performers, musicians, artists, and other fun and unique attractions make this festival an amazing event.
- Newport Bridge Festival, Newport
Flickr/Artur Staszewski A partner festival to the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, the Bridge Festival celebrates local artists each July.
- Foo Fest, Providence
Flickr/AS220 Puppeteers, musicians, artists, authors, activists, and more unite every August in Providence for this fantastically unique festival.
- Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival, Providence
Flickr/JP Chan Ranked one of the top 10 best film festivals in the country, RIFF is a perfect event for cinema fans.
- Pronk: Providence Honk Festival, Providence
Flickr/Lisa Williams This extremely creative and original festival showcases marching bands, puppeteers and other talented performance artists.
- Pawtucket Arts Festival, Pawtucket
Flickr/erik gould This September event is yet another amazing opportunity to check out unique local artists in Rhode Island.
- Newport Mansions Food and Wine Festival, Newport
Flickr/Tom Bastin Plenty of festivals feature great food and many offer amazing wine to taste. Very few if any offer all this at an amazing gilded age mansion.
These festivals are sure to be fun and unique! We encourage you to use this list to start planning your summer and fall weekends.
Flickr/Daniel Crook
This might be the most Rhode Island festival out there.
Flickr/Gary Brownell
Every July offers the chance to see creative and extravagant kites flying high over Newport.
Flickr/RK Bentley
This picturesque New England village hosts a highly celebrated festival. Held in October, the event showcases local and unique artists.
Flickr/heartlover1717
Watch massive hot air balloons soar over the University of Rhode Island at this annual festival.
Flickr/Josh McGinn
Did you know that Rhode Island is home to one of the largest and most spectacular pride parades in the entire country? Amazing drag performers, musicians, artists, and other fun and unique attractions make this festival an amazing event.
Flickr/Artur Staszewski
A partner festival to the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, the Bridge Festival celebrates local artists each July.
Flickr/AS220
Puppeteers, musicians, artists, authors, activists, and more unite every August in Providence for this fantastically unique festival.
Flickr/JP Chan
Ranked one of the top 10 best film festivals in the country, RIFF is a perfect event for cinema fans.
Flickr/Lisa Williams
This extremely creative and original festival showcases marching bands, puppeteers and other talented performance artists.
Flickr/erik gould
This September event is yet another amazing opportunity to check out unique local artists in Rhode Island.
Flickr/Tom Bastin
Plenty of festivals feature great food and many offer amazing wine to taste. Very few if any offer all this at an amazing gilded age mansion.
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