The Most Popular Fairs & Festivals in Rhode Island

By the number of Google reviews — a real measure of how many people show up and weigh in — the most popular fairs and festivals in Rhode Island are led by Garden City Summer Sunday Farmers Market in Cranston (4,649 reviews, 4.6★), Garden City Outdoor Farmers Market, and Providence Summer Outdoor Flea Market. Here are the 12 most-reviewed events across the state.

The most popular fairs & festivals in Rhode Island

1. Garden City Summer Sunday Farmers Market — Cranston · Jul 19 · 4.6★ (4,649 reviews)
2. Garden City Outdoor Farmers Market — Cranston · Jun 28 · 4.6★ (3,163 reviews)
3. Providence Summer Outdoor Flea Market — Providence · Jul 19 · 4.1★ (870 reviews)
4. Washington County Fair — Richmond · Aug 12–16 · 4.5★ (797 reviews)
5. Providence Saturday Artisans Market — Providence · Jun 13 · 4.6★ (712 reviews)
6. Garden City Midsummer Farmers Market — Cranston · Jul 26 · 4.7★ (580 reviews)
7. Providence End of Summer Flea Market — Providence · Sep 6 · 3.9★ (553 reviews)
8. West Warwick Halloween Kids and Baby Expo — West Warwick · Oct 24 · 3.6★ (520 reviews)
9. Pawtucket Dogapalooza — Pawtucket · Aug 1–2 · 4.4★ (499 reviews)
10. Providence Midsummer Artisans Market — Providence · Jul 25 · 4.7★ (449 reviews)
11. PVD Artisans Market — Providence · Jun 20 · 4.7★ (448 reviews)
12. Providence Outdoor Flea Market — Providence · Jul 26 · 4.4★ (372 reviews)

How we rank popularity

We rank by Google review count rather than guesswork. Review volume is the closest public proxy for real attendance and word-of-mouth — the events locals and visitors actually turn out for. Star ratings (shown alongside) measure how much people enjoyed them; the two together give an honest picture most directories can't.