Rhode Island Seasonal Fairs & Festivals
8 seasonal events across Rhode Island for 2026.
RecurringIn 13 daysWashington County Fair
Rhode Island's iconic South County fair and the state's premier agricultural gathering since 1967, drawing tens of thousands each August even though Rhode Island has no traditional state fair.
3.6(520)West Warwick Halloween Kids and Baby Expo
It will feature karate demonstrations, dance performances, music, shopping, food trucks, trick or treating, Halloween costume contest and much more.
Warwick Holiday Craft Show
There will be over 75 local arts and crafts vendors selling a variety of items.
4.6(54)Newport Christmas by the Sea
Come shop small and support local.
RecurringWaterFire Providence
Providence's signature public art installation, lighting more than eighty braziers on the three rivers of downtown as music and crowds gather along the walkways.
RecurringRhode Island International Film Festival
A premier showcase of independent cinema and an Oscar-qualifying festival for short films, presented by Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival.
RecurringBlack Ships Festival
A Newport summer tradition celebrating the friendship between Japan and the United States and Commodore Perry's 1854 opening of Japan.
RecurringFool's Rules Regatta
A delightfully absurd Narragansett Bay tradition in which teams race homemade, non-motorized vessels built from found materials and sheer optimism.
Frequently asked questions
How many seasonal festivals are there in Rhode Island?
Our directory lists 13 seasonal festivals across Rhode Island for the 2026 season, including Newport Christmas by the Sea, West Warwick Halloween Kids and Baby Expo and Newport Winter Festival.
When is the best time for seasonal festivals in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's seasonal festivals cluster in June and February — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular seasonal festivals in Rhode Island?
By Google review score, Newport Christmas by the Sea in Newport ranks among the most popular, with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.