State Fairs & County Fairs in Rhode Island

• WaterFire Providence – Providence
  World-famous art installation and festival lighting up the rivers of downtown Providence with bonfires, music, food, and performances from April through November.
• Bristol Fourth of July Celebration – Bristol
  America’s oldest continuous Independence Day celebration, featuring a historic parade, concerts, fireworks, and patriotic festivities.
• Newport Folk Festival – Newport
  Legendary music festival at Fort Adams State Park, hosting world-class folk, indie, and Americana artists each July.
• Newport Jazz Festival – Newport
  One of the world’s premier jazz festivals, held annually at Fort Adams, drawing top jazz musicians and fans globally.
• PVDFest – Providence
  Providence’s signature summer arts festival, with live music, dance, food, art installations, and family activities in the heart of downtown.
• Charlestown Seafood Festival – Charlestown
  A three-day celebration of Rhode Island’s seafood, with lobster, chowder, clams, live music, carnival rides, and fireworks.
• Washington County Fair – Richmond
  Rhode Island’s largest agricultural fair, featuring 4-H shows, midway rides, food, live entertainment, and farm exhibits each August.
• Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival – Providence
  Oscar-qualifying film festival showcasing independent films, workshops, and filmmaker events every August.
• Federal Hill Summer Festival – Providence
  Italian heritage street festival with outdoor dining, entertainment, and vendors on historic Federal Hill.
• Rhode Island PrideFest – Providence
  The state’s largest LGBTQ+ festival, featuring a parade, concerts, vendors, and a vibrant block party.
• Rhode Island Brew Fest – Providence
  Annual winter celebration of local and regional craft breweries, with tastings and live music.
• Misquamicut SpringFest & FallFest – Westerly
  Seasonal seaside festivals with rides, food, live music, classic cars, and family fun on Misquamicut Beach.
• Rhode Island Heritage Festival – Providence
  Annual multicultural celebration with food, music, dance, and exhibits representing Rhode Island’s diverse communities.
• Rhode Island International Heritage Festival – Providence
  Parade of international flags, cultural performances, food trucks, and crafts celebrating the state’s global heritage.
• Rhode Island Home Show – Providence
  The largest home improvement and lifestyle show in Southern New England, held annually at the RI Convention Center.
• Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival – Newport
  Gourmet food and wine event featuring celebrity chefs, tastings, seminars, and grand tastings at the historic Newport Mansions.
• Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival – Newport
  A fall tradition with fresh local seafood, live music, and family fun on Newport’s historic waterfront.
• Newport International Boat Show – Newport
  One of the largest in-water boat shows in America, featuring hundreds of new sailboats and powerboats.
• Misquamicut FallFest – Westerly
  Autumn festival with rides, food, music, and a classic car show by the beach.
• Providence St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Providence
  Annual parade and celebration of Irish heritage in the city’s Smith Hill neighborhood.
• Providence Flea Market – Providence
  Weekly vintage and indie market with local vendors, food trucks, and music along the riverfront.
• Cumberland Harvest Festival and Tractor Show – Cumberland
  Family-friendly fall event with tractors, regional music, food, and crafts at Metcalf Franklin Farm.
• State Street Fair – Bristol
  Late summer street fair with local artists, vendors, food, and entertainment on Bristol’s historic State Street.
• Providence Oddities and Curiosities Expo – Providence
  Unique expo featuring oddities, curiosities, art, and collectibles at the RI Convention Center.
• Rhode Island Comic Con – Providence
  The state’s largest pop culture convention, with celebrity guests, cosplay, vendors, and fan experiences.
• Newport Daffodil Days – Newport
  Spring festival celebrating thousands of blooming daffodils, with parades, garden tours, and family activities.
• Newport Classical Music Festival – Newport
  World-class classical music performances in historic Newport venues each summer.
• Newport Porchfest – Newport
  Community music festival featuring local musicians performing on porches throughout the city.
• Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair – Middletown
  Annual autumn fair with hayrides, games, crafts, food, and live music at the Norman Bird Sanctuary.
• Rogue Island Comedy Festival – Newport
  Rhode Island’s premier comedy festival, featuring top comedians from around the country.
• Broadway Street Fair – Newport
  Street festival with food, music, and vendors on Newport’s vibrant Broadway.
• Bowen’s Wharf Illuminated Boat Parade – Newport
  Holiday event with decorated boats parading through Newport Harbor.
• Newport Restaurant Week – Newport
  Biannual celebration of Newport’s culinary scene, with special menus and dining deals at top restaurants.
• Autumn Weekend with Newport Pride – Newport
  LGBTQ+ fall celebration with events, parties, and community gatherings.