August 2026 Fairs & Festivals in Rhode Island
23 events happening across Rhode Island in August 2026.
RecurringIn 9 daysNewport Jazz Festival
The granddaddy of jazz festivals, founded in 1954 and still one of the world's premier jazz gatherings.
4.4(499)In 10 daysPawtucket Dogapalooza
It will have live music, local vendors, food trucks, raffle, and more.
4.7(118)In 10 daysProvidence 1st Saturday Artisans Market
A craft fair in Providence.
In 10 daysThe State Street Fair
An agricultural fair in Bristol.
In 11 daysGarden City 1st Sunday Farmers Market
This juried market will feature local farmers and makers, craft beer garden, food trucks, music, family fun and more.
In 11 daysProvidence Midsummer Flea Market
It will feature your area’s most creative artists, makers, artisans, and vintage vendors selling homemade, handcrafted and unique wares.
RecurringIn 16 daysCharlestown Seafood Festival
The original Rhode Island seafood festival and a South County summer institution, serving fresh local lobster, clam cakes, chowder, and fried seafood to crowds at Ninigret Park.
4.7(118)Providence 2nd Saturday Artisans Market
It will host a group of juried artists and crafts vendors who will showcase and sell their handmade fine art and crafts.
4.6(50)Block Island Midsummer Outdoor Vendor Market
It will host an array of talented artists and vendors selling their unique wares such as handmade crafts, island art, jewelry, housewares, wearables, and much more.
Garden City 2nd Sunday Farmers Market
This juried market will feature local farmers and makers, craft beer garden, food trucks, music, family fun and more.
PVD Midsummer Flea Market
It will feature your area’s most creative artists, makers, artisans, and vintage vendors selling homemade, handcrafted and unique wares.
RecurringWashington 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.
4.5(797)Washington County Fair
An agricultural fair in Richmond.
Providence 3rd Saturday Artisans Market
It will host a group of juried artists and crafts vendors who will showcase and sell their handmade fine art and crafts.
4.6(47)Garden City 3rd Sunday Farmers Market
This juried market will feature local farmers and makers, craft beer garden, food trucks, music, family fun and more.
PVD Summer Flea Market
It will feature your area’s most creative artists, makers, artisans, and vintage vendors selling homemade, handcrafted and unique wares.
Providence 4th Saturday Artisans Market
It will host a group of juried artists and crafts vendors who will showcase and sell their handmade fine art and crafts.
4.7(275)Block Island Sunday Outdoor Market
It will host an array of talented artists and vendors selling their unique wares such as handmade crafts, island art, jewelry, housewares, wearables, and much more.
4.4(90)Garden City 4th Sunday Farmers Market
This juried market will feature local farmers and makers, craft beer garden, food trucks, music, family fun and more.
PVD Summer Sunday Flea Market
It will feature your area’s most creative artists, makers, artisans, and vintage vendors selling homemade, handcrafted and unique wares.
4.7(229)Providence 5th Saturday Artisans Market
A craft fair in Providence.
4.6(4649)Garden City 5th Sunday Farmers Market
This juried market will feature local farmers and makers, craft beer garden, food trucks, music, family fun and more.
4.4(372)PVD Outdoor Flea Market
It will feature your area’s most creative artists, makers, artisans, and vintage vendors selling homemade, handcrafted and unique wares.