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IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Due to the impact of Hurricane Earl, we will be delaying the opening of the Irish Festival on Saturday, September 4th. Gates will open at 2:00pm. We plan to extend the event by one hour on Saturday to accommodate as much entertainment as possible. Please give us a call at (401) 846.1600 with any questions.

The summer heat wave is always best beat at the coolest place in town — Newport Waterfront Events at the Newport Yachting Center! There’s something for everyone at each of our top-notch events. Located in the heart of downtown Newport, our venue spans four acres of picturesque Newport Harbor, framed by its famed cobblestone streets, quaint shops, restaurants, and galleries — the ideal destination for your summer vacation!

Mark your calendar for a sizzling summer lineup:

• Knorr® Great Chowder Cook-Off — International Championship of chowder-crazed chefs
• Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series — Nationally acclaimed acts rock the stage and the waterfront
• Newport Summer Comedy Series — Star-studded lineup guaranteed to make you laugh yourself sideways
• Newport BridgeFest — Unique music series "bridging" the week between Newport's world-renowned folk and jazz festivals
• Newport WineFest — Swirl, swish, savor, and swoon over the finest wines, foods, and spirits
• Newport Arts Festival — Browse through a colorful marketplace of fine and functional art on Newport’s scenic waterfront.
• Newport Waterfront Irish Festival — Celtic shenanigans abound this side of the Atlantic
• Stop & Shop Tastes of Rhode Island — Tastes of homegrown music & flavors
• Newport International Boat Show — Fifteen acres of maritime marvels, celebrating 40 years
• International Oktoberfest! — A harvest of German culture and international brews.

So no matter your niche we've got something to scratch that entertainment itch you are craving. With breathtaking views as the setting, our 2010 lineup has got it all! Welcome. Enjoy.