Newport RI Events
October 2009
Newport RI Events going on in October:
Newport’s Architecture Lecture with James Yarnall, Ph.D.
Date: October 1 - 5:30pm
Location: Colony House
Address: Washington Square
Dr. Yarnall, an art and architectural history professor at Salve Regina University, will deliver a lecture and book signing at the historic Colony House (seen in the film Amistad) on Washington Square.
Newport Colony House
Taste of Rhode Island
Date: October 3-4
Location: Newport Yachting Center
Address: 4 Commercial Wharf
If you love to eat (who doesn't?), then bring your appetite with you to the 21st Annual Stop & Shop Taste of Rhode Island.
Sample food from some of the best Newport Rhode Island restaurants, and restaurants from all over the Ocean State.
Live entertainment and children's activities as well.
Mrs. Astor's Salon - Concert
Date: October 4
Location: Astors' Beechwood Mansion
Address: 580 Bellevue Avenue
Come enjoy Baritone Louis Seymour and Soprano Anne Kristofferson performing in "The Mrs. Astor's" Salon.
Have a cocktail and enjoy the view from the terrace
Lecture: Ocean Drive Revisited--A Re-Evaluation of its National Importance
Date: October 7
Location: Rosecliff mansion
Address: 584 Bellevue Avenue
Learn the history of the breathtaking Ocean Drive, perhaps the most beautiful 10-mile drive in the world (it has my vote!).
17th Annual International Oktoberfest
Date: October 10-12
Location: Newport Yachting Center
Address: 4 Commercial Wharf
Come take part in this German festival featuring many varieties of beer, food and entertainment! Beginning at 11am Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Columbus Day Clambake
Date: October 12
Location: Newport Vineyards
Address: 909 East Main Road - Middletown
Come enjoy the following at this traditional old fashioned clambake, from 2-5pm:
- Steamed Clams
- Mussels
- Corn on the Cob
- Chourico
- Barbecued Chicken
- Lobster
7th Annual Ballard Park Pumpkin Tour
Date: October 17
Location: Ballard Park
Address: Hazard and Wickham Road (across from Rogers High School)
Enjoy the trails of Ballard Park which will be lined with more than 1,000 jack-o-lanterns carved by local students, artists and the general public.
Ballard Park Nature Preserve
Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival
Date: October 17-18
Location: Bowen's Wharf
Address: Off of America's Cup Avenue
Who's hungry? Come sample dishes from the best Newport waterfront restaurants. Live music, kids activities and free admission.
11am-5pm
5th Annual Fortress of Nightmares
Date: October 23-25
Location: Fort Adams
Address: Fort Adams State Park
Make your way through spooky areas of the Fort not usually seen on regular tours, and you will hear eerie, bizarre and macabre tales of the Fort’s long history and legends from the resident “spirits” themselves.
$10 per person
8th Annual Fort Adams in the Fall Car Festival
Date: October 25 - 9am-3pm
Location: Fort Adams - North Lawn
Address: Fort Adams State Park
Spend the day at historic Fort Adams, where you'll enjoy the sights of hundreds of cars, trucks and vans.
Fort Adams - North Lawn
In addition to seeing the usual attractions like the Newport mansions, Newport Cliff Walk and Ocean Drive, there are plenty of other reasons to visit Newport Rhode Island every month.
Put one of these great Newport RI events on your calendar today!
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