401-725-3127 Come enjoy the best of Greece in Rhode Island. Sample traditional Greek foods and pastries while you shop for Greek imports in our indoor Agora. Dance to the music of a live Greek band and enjoy the performances of a traditional Greek dance troupe wearing authentic ethnic costumes from Greece.
Time:Friday, 5 - 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 9 p.m.
Cost: free.
Information: 401-725-3127 or visit www.greekfestivalri.com.

Pawtucket Arts Festival
Various locations
Pawtucket, RI
Phone: 401-724-5200

August 27 - September 12, 2010

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Enjoy one of Southern New England's premiere arts and entertainment extravaganzas, featuring cultural performances, live concerts, stage shows, craft bazaars and more.
Times and Costs: see event website for details.
Information: 401-724-5200 or visit www.pawtucketartsfestival.org.

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Newport Folk Festival
Fort Adams State Park, 80 Fort Adams Drive
Newport, RI
Phone: 800-514-3849

July 30 - August 1, 2010

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The legendary Newport Folk Festival is an American tradition, delighting audiences with classic performances by both time-honored artists and new talent each year at beautiful Fort Adams State Park. This year’s line-up includes Andrew Bird, Blitzen Trapper, Brandi Carlile, Calexico, Horse Feathers, John Prine, Richie Havens, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, The Low Anthem, Sarah Jarosz, and many more. Friday night’s concert will be held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame,194 Bellevue Avenue.
Time: Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: adults, $69 in advance, $75 on festival weekend; youth ages 3 - 15, $15; children under 3, free; adult two-day pass, $125.
Information: 800-514-3849 or visit www.newportfolkfest.net.

Newport Jazz Festival
Fort Adams State Park, 80 Fort Adams Drive
Newport, RI
Phone: 800-514-3849

August 6 - 8, 2010

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Hailed by the New York Times as "the festival that put jazz festivals on the map," the Newport Jazz Festival was founded by Jazz pianist George Wein in 1954 as the first outdoor music festival of its kind devoted entirely to Jazz, and is now universally acknowledged as the grandfather of all Jazz festivals. This year’s lineup includes Herbie Hancock, Chris Botti, the Amina Figerova Sextet, Grace Kelly, JD Allen, Marshall Allen, Wynton Marsalis and many more. Friday night’s concert will be held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at 194 Bellevue Avenue in Newport.
Time: Friday, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $69 per day in advance, $75 per day on festival weekend; youth ages 3 - 15, $15 per day; children under 3, free; adult two-day passes, $125.
Information: 800-514-3849 or visit www.newportjazzfest.net.

Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival
Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI
Phone: 401-351-8855

September 24 - 26, 2010

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The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, presented by Food & Wine magazine, returns for the fifth straight year at Rosecliff and Marble House in Newport. The festival features 500 high-end international wines, fabulous food, cooking demonstrations by celebrated chefs, a Sunday jazz brunch, live and silent auctions, and a gala celebration. Time: see website for full schedule. Cost: $75 - $275. Information: 401-351-8855 or visit www.newportmansionswineandfood.org.

Newport Winefest
Newport Yachting Center, 20 Commercial Wharf
Newport, RI
Phone: 401-846-1600

August 20 - 22, 2010

This one-of-a-kind event will offer an ultimate wine and food experience with tastings from hundreds of world - class wines, spirits, specialty beers and gourmet dishes prepared by the finest local and regional chefs.
Time: Friday, 6 - 11 p.m.; Saturday, 5 - 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Cost: $55 - $175.
Information: 401-846-1600 or visit www.newportyachtingcenter.com.

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Rhode Island International Film Festival
Various Locations
Providence, Barrington, Newport, RI
Phone: 401-861-4445

August 10 - 15, 2010

Ranked as one of the Top 12 Film Festivals in the United States, RIIFF serves as an annual showcase for international and independent film within the Rhode Island and southern New England area. This year, over 200 narrative, documentary and short films from 53 countries will be screened over a six-day period in locations throughout the state of Rhode Island. The films were selected from a record entry base of over 4,200 submissions and represent 35 World and 23 US/North American Premieres. Locations and Times: various; see website for details. Cost: $10 per show. Information: 401-861-4445 or visit www.rifilmfest.org.

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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