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Food Events in Rhode Island
Birds and Breakfast 2008 – Middletown
May 18, 2008
Celebrate spring with breakfast by Bliss Natural Grocer and Café and a morning of guided bird walks at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Location: 583 Third Beach Road. Time: Bird walks from 6:30 to 11 a.m.; breakfast seatings at 8, 9, and 10 a.m. Cost: Adults, $20 in advance and $25 at the door; children, $5. Information: 401-846 2577 or visit www.normanbirdsanctuary.org |
Smith's Castle Strawberry Festival -- Wickford
June 2, 2008
Savor Smith Castle's celebrated Strawberry Shortcake and pay homage to the humble wild strawberry - a favorite of the early colonists and the native Narragansett. Enjoy a day filled with family entertainment. Rain Date is June 3. Location: Smith's Castle Historic Site, 155 Richard Smith Drive. Infomation: 401-294-3521 or visit www.smithscastle.org |
Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off – Newport
June 7, 2008
The Great Chowder Cook-Off is the original and longest running chowder competition in the world. Restaurants from across the nation and around the globe cook up better than 3,000 gallons of chowder and compete for the titles of Best Seafood, Best Creative, and Best Clam chowders. Location: Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. Information: 401-846-1600 or visit www.newportyachtingcenter.com |
Strawberry Thanksgiving -- Exeter
June 8, 2008
The Gift of Friendship is the Strawberry. Celebrate the harvest with storytelling, song & dance and the Thanksgiving ceremory. Enjoy delicious strawberry foods. Location: Tomaquag Museum, 390 Summit Road. Information: 401-539-7213 or visit www.tomaquagmuseum.com |
Federal Hill Stroll -- Providence
June 10, 2008
Stroll through one of Providence's most cultural neighborhoods, while sampling signature cuisine or enjoying exclusive discounts at 30 restaurants, shops and galleries. Vote for your favorite venue and help crown this year's King of the Hill. One lucky voter will receive dinner for two on Federal Hill. Cost: $30. Includes an admission button, two free beverages, and a special map to guide you to participating venues. Tickets are limited and cannot be purchased on the day of the Stroll. Time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Information: www.FederalHillStroll.com. |
St. Columba's English Garden Party -- Middletown
June 14, 2008
St. Columba's Chapel hosts a Saturday afternoon of food, flowers, and whimsy. Free admission; Devonshire Cream Tea with scones and tea sandwiches, $8; Children's Tea with puppet show, $4. Location: St. Columba's, 55 Vaucluse Avenue. Time: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Information:
401-846-5571 or visit www.stcolumbaschapel.org |
Garden Party Luncheon at the Museum -- North Kingstown
June 14, 2008
Reservations required.
Location: Gilbert Stuart Museum,
815 Gilbert Stuart Road. Information:
401-294-3001 or visit www.gilbertstuartmuseum.org |
Mystery Cookout -- Exeter
June 14, 2008
A themed family barbecues in Exeter. The mystery is what will be cooking on the grill. Location: Ocean State Harley-Davidson Shop, 435 Nooseneck Hill Road /Route 3. Information: 401-392-1162 or visit www.oceanstatehd.com |
Rock Garden Soiree -- Bristol
June 18, 2008
Take a sojourn from the mundane and indulge yourself; each soire showcases wines from a different geographic region, music by local musicians, gourmet cheese and spectacular scenery. Chat with staff horticulturists, stroll the grounds, and bring a picnic dinner to celebrate the season in high style. Location: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road. Information: 401-253-2707. |
Providence Restaurant Weeks -- Providence
July 6, 2008 to July 19, 2008
This popular event has been extended to two weeks and will feature special prix fixe menus from restaurants throughout Providence. Location: Providence restaurants. Information: www.ProvidenceRestaurantWeek.com |
Charlestown Seafood Festival -- Charlestown
August 1, 2008 to August 3, 2008
A gastronomic extravagonzia of Rhode Island's best seafood, lobster, steamers, chowder, fish & chips, clamcakes, corn on the cobb and a raw bar. Also, a wide variety of arts and crafts on display, amusement rides, rock wall climbing, children's shows, bungee jumping, boat, kayak, and lobster raffle. Continuous entertainment and events. Location: Ninigret Park, 4470 Old Post Road, Route 1A. Information: 401-364-4031 or visit www.charlestownrichamber.com |
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