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| Newport seems to have one festival or another going all summer long, and at Christmas, it's simply spectacular. For current information on exact dates and offerings, contact the Newport County Convention & Visitors Bureau. | ||
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Music FestivalsPerhaps the biggest annual event in the town, the Newport Music Festival attracts great crowds to the grand mansions for the many different concerts. There are performances morning, afternoon, and evening for two consecutive weeks in mid-July. Because the capacity of all the mansions and halls is limited, it's best to order tickets—and to make reservations for a hotel room—in advance. More... The Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival draw thousands of music-lovers to Fort Adams State Park on weekends in late July and August. Performers include big names. For lodging and general help contact the Newport County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Newport Arts FestivalThe end of July sees the Newport Arts Festival, when painters, sculptors, and craftspeople display their works downtown and in several parks throughout the city. More... Fishing TournamentsFrom June to October, tournaments are organized periodically to see who can make a record catch of one of the familiar fish in the waters off Newport. The chamber of commerce can tell you more. Newport Boat ShowIf you have any interest in modern boats and yachts, you'll enjoy the annual Newport Boat Show, held in mid-September. More... Newport Mansions
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Above, the Great
Hall of The
Breakers
in its Christmas
finery.
