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Top 20 Rhode Island Events
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JULY 16-AUG. 2: WESTERLY, Shakespeare in the Park. Performances of Macbeth Tuesday through Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. in Wilcox Park. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic dinners. 401-596-7909; thecolonialtheater.org
JULY 17-19: KINGSTON, South County Hot-Air Balloon Festival. Friday night enjoy the "balloon glow," with entertainment, crafts, foods, artists, and more throughout the weekend. Balloon rides, model aircraft, antique autos, carnival rides, and more, all at the University of Rhode Island's athletic fields. 401-783-1770; southcountyballoonfest.com
JULY 24-26: NARRAGANSETT, Blessing of the Fleet. This annual event includes a 10-mile road race and seafood festival, plus Saturday's Blessing of the Fleet--a lively parade of large and small commercial and recreational vessels--at Galilee. 401-413-9801; narragansettri.com/lions
JULY 26: BRISTOL, Summertime Jazz at Cove Cabin. Spectacular views overlooking Mount Hope and Narragansett bays, a steak and lobster feast, and the smooth sound of jazz all join together to make a relaxing summer afternoon at Mount Hope Farm. Reservations required. 401-254-1745; MountHopeFarm.com
AUG. 4-9: PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island International Film Festival. View some of the best international independent films alongside world-class celebrities and award-winning filmmakers at Columbus Theatre Arts Center. Ranked one of the top 12 such festivals in the country, it's also a qualifier for the "short film" Academy Awards. 401-861-4445; rifilmfest.org
AUG. 7-9: CHARLESTOWN, Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival. You'll find the Ocean State's best seafood, lobsters, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes, and raw bar at Ninigret Park. Arts and crafts, amusement rides, rock-wall climbing, a hot-rod and Harley show, kite exhibition, and more. 401-364-4031; charlestownrichamber.com
AUG. 7-9: MIDDLETOWN, Newport Antiques Show. Forty-two dealers from across the country will participate at St. George's School to benefit the Newport Historical Society and Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County. 401-846-2669; newportantiquesshow.com
AUG. 12-16: RICHMOND, Washington County Fair. Rhode Island's largest agricultural event boasts daily concerts, rides, exhibits, entertainment, arts and crafts, games, and more for the whole family. 401-782-8139; washingtoncountyfair-ri.com
AUG. 14-16: PAWTUCKET, Grecian Festival. A gastronomic event at Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. Authentic Greek cuisine, pastries, a kafenio (cafe) offering Greek coffee and baklava cheesecake, ouzo, mavrodaphne, and metaxa. Learn the baking secrets of working with phyllo dough, shop the Greek marketplace, and enjoy a colorful dance troupe in full ethnic costume. 401-725-3127; greekfestivalri.com
AUG. 15: ROSE ISLAND, Clambake at Rose Island Lighthouse. Start out with a bowl of New England clam chowder and homemade cornbread, then move on to the main course: steamers, mussels, littlenecks, Portuguese and Italian sausages, lobster, and a variety of sides. Finish up with dessert, visit the cash bar, and listen to live entertainment, too. 401-847-4242; roseislandlighthouse.org
AUG. 20: WESTERLY, Wine Tasting by the Sea. Showcasing more than 100 vintages from around the world, plus an assortment of cheeses, crackers, fruits, and appetizers, all at the Windjammer Lounge on Misquamicut Beach. 800-732-7636, 401-596-7761; westerlychamber.org
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