Rhode Island - Fairs and Festivals

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2010 Newport Winter Festival
Newport Marriott, Hotel Viking, Easton’s Beach, and other Newport locations
Newport, RI
Phone: 401-847-7666

February 12-21 2010

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With more than 150 individual events, this Festival has become New England's largest winter extravaganza. The Winter Festival offers a winter entertainment combining food, music, and entertainment, with fun for all ages. Sand sculptures, a Chili Cook-Off, city-wide Scavenger Hunt, Family Magic show, and an Ice Sculpting Competition, and a Children's Fair are just some of the many colorful and exciting events. The Winter Festival features an exciting concert series with a diverse selection of musical performances by BeatleMania, Rat Pack Tribute Band and Tish Adams. Cost: Festival buttons cost $8. Partial proceeds to benefit local charities. Information and schedule of events: www.newportevents.com/winterfest/

Irish/Italian Feast
546 Budlong Road
Cranston, RI

March 13, 2010

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Celebrate Saints Patrick and Joseph while enjoying traditional Irish and Italian dishes, including corned beef and cabbage, pasta and meatballs and more. Join us for food, fun and live entertainment. Time: First Seating, 5-6:30 p.m.; second seating, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: Adults, $10; seniors and children ages 3-12, $8.