Celebrate Fall in Newport, Rhode Island. Festivals, Fairs and Food and Wine Events Mark the Flavor of the Season.
RISBJ Staff | Sep 24, 2014
Newport, RI – September 24, 2014 – Upon autumn’s arrival, Newport, Rhode Island and its surrounding eight coastal communities traditionally welcome a substantial increase in international visitors, meetings and conferences, motorcoach and cruise ship passengers. There’s no doubt New England’s legendary cacophony of color lures those from near and far to celebrate nature’s bounty which is fêted at special events throughout our destination. Some of these autumnal experiences include:
Bristol-Warren Art Night: The last Art Night of the season, September 25, features artist studio tours and galleries in both towns. Ride along the Art Night trolley (while taking in the changing shades of leaves along the way) with a guided tour of every stop featured on the event complete with great entertainment and good company. artnightbristolwarren.org
Blithewold Fall Foliage Yoga Series: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum has joined forces with Bristol Yoga Studio to offer a true connection to nature through peaceful yoga sessions surrounded by an inspiring, ever-changing landscape. All levels of experience are welcome on Thursdays through October 16. blithewold.org
Norman Bird Sanctuary Annual Harvest Fair: Marking its 40th anniversary October 4-5, this family friendly, old fashioned-style country fair features a “monkey bridge,” greased climbing pole, the Mabel Express barrel train, tug-o-war, the “famous” (or infamous) mud pit, plus a home and garden competition, field games, crafters, a country store, music and more. normanbirdsanctuary.org
Behind the Vines: This VIP experience at Newport Vineyards on October 11 is lead exclusively by a Newport Vineyards winemaker. Guests will embark on a 1.5 hour hike into the vines exploring each step of the grape growing process and analysis. A private wine tasting and picnic lunch will follow in the meadow overlooking the vineyard.newportvineyards.com
International Oktoberfest: Seasonal brews and savory Bavarian cuisine will complement the lively and spirited sounds of German music spilling from the Biergartens at the Newport Yachting Center October 11-12. Traditional fare includes brats, schnitzel, sauerbraten, potato pancakes and more. This year, there will be two Biergartens and expanded outdoor courtyard space for all the festivities. Families with younger children and strollers as well as senior patrons are encouraged to attend on Sunday, the less congested of the two-day celebration. newportwaterfrontevents.com
Newport Rhode Races: Runners can choose from a marathon, half marathon or a 5k race on October 12 in the City by the Sea. Each course highlights our local history and breathtaking oceanside scenery, providing some of the most spectacular runs in the country. (The Newport Half Marathon was voted the best half marathon in the Northeast by Competitor Magazine in 2011.) eidentracing.com
Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival: It’s a “Harvest of the Sea” on historic Bowen’s Wharf to toast autumn’s bounty October 18-19. Local restaurants and fishermen prepare their best dishes under tents around the wharf accompanied by live music all weekend long. Spirits, soft drinks and desserts are all available, as well as seating throughout the wharf. Chefs dish up their prized lobster dinners, clam chowders, “stuffies,” clam cakes, shrimp, scallops, raw oysters and a few dishes even a landlubber can love. Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” by Coastal Living Magazine.bowenswharf.com
Newport Food Truck Festival: Food Truck Festivals of New England has saved the best stop for last. On October 25, nearly two dozen trucks will descend on the Newport Yachting Center to serve up a diverse array of made-to-order dishes from gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and duck tacos to ethnic specialties and sweet treats. foodtruckfestivalsofne.com
Pell Bridge Run: Perhaps the most unique road race experience in the Northeast, this once-a-year opportunity for pedestrians to run or walk across the Claiborne Pell Bridge on October 26 from Jamestown to Newport raises funds for local not-for-profit organizations. pellbridgerun.com
Newport Restaurant Week: More than 45 restaurants throughout Newport and Bristol Counties will offer seasonal three-course dishes at prix-fixe prices: $16 for lunch, $35 for dinner, November 7-16. Enjoy a new (or new-to-you) restaurant or an old favorite during this 10-day culinary extravaganza that concludes with a very special grand finale. Taste, dine and celebrate some of the area’s top restaurants, caterers, bakeries and confectionaries at the 31st annual Taste of Newport on November 16, which has been re-designed to incorporate and expand on the traditional Taste format with a collaborative dining experience, all to benefit Child & Family and its many programs and services for families. discovernewportrestaurantweek.org
Pick You Own: It’s the perfect time of year to taste fall’s bounty at local farms. Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown (sweetberryfarmri.com )offers pick your own apples, peaches and pumpkins through the end of October while Rocky Brook Orchard, Aquidneck Island’s original pick-your-own orchard (rockybrookorchard.com), offers more than 60 apple varieties for picking on weekends through Columbus Day.
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ABOUT DISCOVER NEWPORT
Discover Newport is the official destination management organization (DMO) dedicated to promoting the City of Newport and the eight surrounding coastal townships in Newport and Bristol counties, Rhode Island. These include Barrington, Bristol, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Warren. As a non-profit organization, Discover Newport partners with stakeholders throughout our tourism and hospitality industry to market the region as a premiere destination for business and leisure travel.
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