Photos by Tim Siekiera and Jamie Schapiro
Whether you’re slurping down Quonset Point oysters, dancing to live music, laughing with some of the hottest comedians in the country, or endlessly browsing the vast selection of in-water boats, both power & sail, there’s something for everyone at each of the Newport Waterfront Events at the Newport Yachting Center. Located in the heart of downtown Newport, our venue spans four acres of picturesque Newport Harbor, framed by its famed cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. Surrounded with quaint shops, restaurants, and galleries, the Newport Yachting Center is an ideal destination for the perfect getaway.
Mark your calendar for a sizzling summer lineup of nationally acclaimed music acts and comedians performing under our waterfront tent at the Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series and the Newport Summer Comedy Series. Discover the deal of a lifetime at the Newport Spring Boat Show. Indulge in our endless supply of chowder at everyone’s favorite International Chowder Championship, the Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off. Stroll through the colorful marketplace of art at the Newport Arts Festival. Experience three days of continuous Celtic shenanigans at the Newport Waterfront Irish Festival. Bring your appetite and your Rhody pride to the Stop & Shop Taste of Rhode Island, showcasing Little Rhody’s finest fare. Explore over fifteen acres of maritime marvels, including over 750 new powerboats and sailboats, at the Newport International Boat Show. And finally, order yourself a knockwurst and raise your stein for the rousing International Oktoberfest… Oans, zwoa, g’suffa!
Newport Waterfront Events at the Newport Yachting Center… It’s all here!
