Rhode Island - Fairs and Festivals in South County

Charlestown Seafood Festival
Ninigret Park, Fort Ninigret Road
Charlestown, RI
Phone: 401-364-3878

August 6-8, 2010

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A gastronomic extravaganza of Rhode Island's best seafood, lobsters, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes, corn on the cob and a raw bar, as well as an array of all types of foods for every taste. A wide variety of arts and crafts on display, amusement rides, rock wall climbing, Hot Rod & Harley car show, Marcolites Kite exhibition, children's shows, bungee jumping, kayak, overnight getaways, dinners and lobster raffle. Continuous entertainment and events. Fireworks on Saturday at 9 p.m. Time: Friday, noon-10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission: $8; children age 12 and younger, free. Information: www.charlestownrichamber.com/seafoodfestival.html

Washington County Fair
Route 112
Richmond, RI

August 11-15, 2010

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Animals demonstrations and competitions, arts and crafts, games, tractor pull, livestock, 4-H, live music, circus arts, puppet show for children. Admission includes access to all daily concerts, special acts and events, the giant midway and kiddy land area (all ride tickets and games separate), all agricultural events and shows, exhibits and displays, tractor and horse pulls, the farm museum, and more. Admission: Adults, $9; children at 10 and younger, free. Parking is free. Information: www.washingtoncountyfair-ri.com/directions.php