Newport, Rhode Island Tourism

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SUMMER EVENTS 2021

NEWPORT SECRET GARDEN TOUR

June 25, 2021, June 26, 2021, June 27, 2021
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$20 in advance; $25 day of tour
Location: Kingscote
253 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 439-7253

The annual Newport Secret Garden Tours opens its gates to many stunning gardens in historic Newport, Rhode Island. Join the Benefactors of the Arts on June 25-27, 2021 for this self-guided tour featuring at least 10 incredible gardens that are dotted On & Off Bellevue Avenue.

ATP Hall of Fame OpenFor the Van Alen Cup

JULY 11-18, 2021
International Tennis Hall of Fame
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

This tournament is the only professional men’s tennis event in the Northeast prior to the US Open, as well as the only professional tournament played on grass in North America.

NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL

July 23, 2021 – July 25, 2021 AND
July 26, 2021 – July 28, 2021
Recurring daily
Location: Fort Adams
90 Fort Adams Drive
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-5055

The Newport Folk Festival, founded by George Wein in 1959, takes place on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park and features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and a number of exhibits. Fort Adams is located at One of the park system’s national treasures, Fort Adams is situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival runs rain or shine.

SUMMER EVENTS UPDATE

Due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions, Newport Folk will be doing things a little differently this year. We’ll be extending our dates to present two unique 3-day events of surprise performances, storytelling, and workshops at Fort Adams.

We are releasing access to this summer’s events in phases. Be aware that we have not gone on sale with any tickets, so please do not purchase from any site posting them for sale. For regular updates check their site: https://newportfolk.org/2021-info/

NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL

July 30, 2021 – August 1, 2021
Location: Fort Adams
90 Fort Adams Drive
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-5055

The festival features three full days of jazz on four unique stages on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival features four stages of world class musicians, food, and crafts and a number of exhibits.
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FALL EVENTS 2021

AUDRAIN’S NEWPORT CONCOURS & MOTOR WEEK

September 30, 2021 – October 3, 2021
Recurring daily
Presented by: Audrain Automobile Museum
Location: Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, RI 02840

Given it’s rich motoring history, Newport is the premiere destination for a Concours & Motor Week. Beautiful, historic mansions and the seemingly endless Atlantic Ocean provide the most elegant of backdrops. Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week will be a celebration of the automobile, uniting enthusiasts from around the world.

NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

September 16th-September 19th 2021.
Times :10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Newport Yachting Center marina.
20 Commercial Wharf
Newport Rhode Island

The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the country, spans over thirteen acres of historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Walk the docks and view a spectacular display of shiny new sailboats and powerboats, some making their first-ever debut in the United States.

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WINTER EVENTS 2021

COASTAL QUEEN NARRATED LIGHTHOUSE CRUISES

December 12, 2020, December 13, 2020, December 19, 2020, December 20, 2020, December 26, 2020, December 27, 2020, January 1, 2021, January 2, 2021, January 3, 2021
All Ages $35
Location: Coastal Queen Cruises
5 Bowen’s Landing
Bowen’s Wharf
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 423-9900

On the tour you will see and hear about Rose Island Lighthouse, Goat Island Lighthouse, Lime Rock Lighthouse and Castle Hill Lighthouse. Along the tour you will also see many historic church steeples, Newport Harbor Mansions, The Newport Pell Bridge, Historic Fort Adams, the Jamestown Shoreline, and maybe even see a seal or two.

A ROUGH POINT HOLIDAY

November 27, 28, 29, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, and January 1, 2, 3
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
$12 adults; $8 students; 12 and under FREE
Location: Rough Point Museum
680 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI 02840
Rough Point offers a certain kind of magic — come experience Doris Duke’s Newport home during the darkest and merriest days of the year. Rooms of the museum will be spruced up for the Christmas holiday, while other rooms will be cloaked in their winter coverings. Together, these spaces tell the story of Doris’s holiday traditions and the off-season routines of one of Newport’s summer cottages.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, last admission at 3:30pm.

SPARKLING LIGHTS AT THE BREAKERS: AN OUTDOOR MAGICAL WONDERLAND

November 21, 2020 – January 10, 2021 closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
Location: The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840

For the first time, the exterior of this great house and its landscape will be awash in light, including 28 spruce trees covered in holiday lights with shifting colors along the two driveways; three large evergreen trees at the house entrance decorated with lights and ornaments; and illumination of the historic paths, hedges and shrubbery as visitors stroll the grounds.

The Children’s Cottage will be outlined in lights and visitors will be able to peek through the windows at Santa’s Workshop inside. Holiday music will fill the air there and at the Welcome Center, and refreshments such as hot chocolate and sweets will be available to purchase.

NEWPORT WINTER FESTIVAL

Plans are not set for the 33rd Annual Newport Winter Festival as of yet!!
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SPRING 2021 EVENTS

NEWPORT, RI – ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

The 65th Annual Newport, Rhode Island Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 13h 2021. It will begin promptly at 11:00am from Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church in the heart of the Fifth Ward. The parade this year is estimated to last 2 hours and will include Pipe Bands, Marching Bands, Fife & Drum Corps, Clown Units, reenactment units, and a host of local, state, and regional organizations including police and fire units, social/fraternal organizations, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Schools, and non-profits.

THE NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW – VOICES IN THE GARDEN

June 18, 2021 – June 20, 2021
Recurring daily
Presented by: Rosecliff
Location: Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840

New England’s Premier Flower Show
A garden is the reflection of the gardener’s voice.
Whether that voice echoes the strength in mighty trees, the romance of fragrant flowers, or the laughter of bubbling water, all are still heard in great gardens. Celebrate the voices of great American gardeners with us!
Friday, June 18, 2021 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 20 2021 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Newport Daffodil Days Festival

Our Festival Dates for 2021 are April 9-18. 9 Days of “daffiness” featuring parades, a doggie costume contest, outdoor movie, music, bike tour of the daffodils, a car rally and exhibit — and so much more.

Come join in the Daffiness! – No metered parking during the Festival!
Nearly 1,000,000 Daffodils will be putting on a Great Show!
22 Daffy events throughout town – MOST ACTIVITIES FREE
For a complete schedule of events, go to www.NewportDaffyDays.com