PVDFest Food Village to Feature Over 50 Vendors
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PVDFest Food Village to Feature Over 50 Vendors
More than 50 vendors will take part in PVDFest’s Food Village.
The PVDFest Food Village will be open festival weekend from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Seating will be available for patrons in between the two culinary areas.
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Food trucks from all over Providence will line up along the outskirts of Kennedy Plaza to serve a wide variety of culinary delights including Mexican, Chinese, Seafood, BBQ, African, Portuguese, Asian Street Food, and sweet treats.
See the list below
New to PVDFest, local craft beer and pretzel hub The Malted Barley has joined forces with Major League Eating (MLE) to produce the world’s first-ever Malted Barley World Pretzel-Eating Championship.
Competitors will have eight minutes to eat as many original Malted Barley pretzels, setting a new world record in the pretzel-eating discipline.
The championship will take place in PVDFest’s beloved Food Village in Kennedy Plaza on Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m.
· Binge BBQ
· By Cholie
· Championship Melt
· Chow Fun Food Group
· Courtland Club
· Dave’s Coffee
· Dels lemonade
· Durk’s Bar-B-Q
· Fancheezical
· Flip N Roll LLC
· Friskie Fries
· Fugo, Inc.
· Gastros
· Gotta Q BBQ
· Haven Bros mobile
· HG80
· Hometown Poke
· Incredabowl
· JA Patty RI Catering
· Jerry’s food
· Kona Ice of Warwick
· Kow Kow
· KRAEV
· Lotus pepper
· Mamita’s Food Truck
· MATILDA
· Matunuck Oyster Bar
· Mi Xela Café
· Mindful Maia
· Ming’s Asian Street Food
· Newport Jerky Company
· PLOUF PLOUF GASTRONOMIE
· Poppy’s Kettle Corn
· Portu-Galo
· Reds
· Rhode Rage LLC
· Rhody Roots RI
· Rollin’ Thaid Creamery
· Sarcastic Sweets
· Shuckin’ Truck
· Smoke & Squeal BBQ
· SolarCart Company
· The Burgundian
· The Granny Squibb Company
· The Lemon Press
· The Malted Barley
· The Perfect Sweet Shoppe
· Tricycle Ice Cream
· Umelt
Top 25 Spring Family Festivals in RI - 2019
April 13-14
Ivy Film Festival at Brown University
Don't miss out on the Ivy Film Festival at Brown University.
The festival runs from April 8 to April 14.
Click here for more information
April 13
2019 East Providence Egg Hunt & Family Festival at Providence Country Day School
Bring your family and friends to BridgePointe's Egg Hunt & Family Festival, on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. - Noon.
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Click here for more information
April 13
Robot Block Party 2019 at Waterfire Arts Center
Meet the next generation of robots used in research, education, work and play at the 6th Annual Robot Block Party.
The Robot Block Party is a family-friendly event that highlights the innovation of our state's robotic community and features exhibits and hands-on activities from industry, universities, community organizations, and K-12 schools.
The festival begins at 11 a.m.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Robot Block Party event page
April 13
2019 Warren Egg Hunt & Family Festival at Kickemuit Middle School
Bring your family and friends to Kickemuit Middle School Egg Hunt & Family Festival, on Saturday, April 13 from 10 am-Noon.
The festival goes from 10 a.m. to noon
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Kickemuit Middle School website
April 13
Rhode Island Spring Festival at the West Warwick Civic Center
Shop for Easter, Mother's Day and Spring.
Join the fun Easter Family Parade with the Easter Bunny.
Kids can dress up and participate in the Little Miss and Little Mr. Spring Festival Rhode Island pageant (ages 2 and under, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9). Each child will receive an Easter basket.
The festival goes from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here for more information
April 13
Wickford Daffodil Days at Wickford Village
Catch up on some fresh air and sunshine as Wickford Village Merchants host Daffodil Days.
Events include special offering from village shops, Roaming Railroad train ride, horse-drawn carriage tours of Wickford and a Daffy Dog Parade.
Click here for more information
April 13
2019 Riverside Egg Hunt & Family Festival at Riverside Middle School
Head over to Riverside Middle School for the annual egg hunt and family festival.
The event begins at 10 a.m. and runs until noon time.
Happy egg hunting.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Riverside Egg Hunt event page
April 13
Newport Daffodil Days
The festival begins with the Newport Rhode Races marathon, half marathon, and 5K through daffodil-lined streets.
That afternoon, the cutting of the daffodil ribbon and the firing of muskets officially open the Festival at Bannisters and Bowen’s wharves in downtown Newport.
Following that, a Daffy Dressed Doggie Paw-rade marches to historic Queen Anne Square with an After Paw-ty on the dog-friendly patio at the Hotel Viking.
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PHOTO: Newport Daffodil Days Website
April 20
Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch at Rosecliff Mansion
Join the Easter Bunny to share lots of eggs, candy, prizes and scrumptious seated brunch for everyone in the family.
The event begins at 10 a.m.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Rosecliff Mansion Facebook
April 24-26
Eat Drink RI Festival Across the State
Now in its eighth year, the Eat Drink RI Festival is expanding to be an even bigger, better and more delicious showcase of the culinary world in Rhode Island.
The festival takes place at various locations across the state.
Click here for more information
April 25-28
Mystery Science Film Festival at Greenwich Odeum
Joel Hodgson will introduce the Worldwide Theatrical Premiere of MST3K's "Mac and Me."
The festival goes from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information
April 26 -27
Providence Book Festival at Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
A book party for all ages in Providence.
Join in for two days of inspiration, education and creative ideas.
The festival features over 75 authors who will provide insights into their latest work and offer readings/signings and more.
Click here for more information
April 26-28
Bling Fest at Providence Diamond
Join in for a 3-day event with local vendors, live music, small bites, drinks, and prizes.
Friday - Sip & Sparkle
Saturday - Secret Sale
Sunday - Bling, Bands, & Beer
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Providence Bling Fest website
April 27
21st Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race
The 21st Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race will feature food, fun and family entertainment leading up to the main event of 20,000 rubber ducks swimming for the checkered flag.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Pawcatuck River Duck Race Facebook
April 28
Get Gored for Good, a festival fundraiser for Amos House at RI Convention Center
Get Gored For Good is a festival fundraiser for Amos House inspired by the world famous “Running of The Bulls” in Pamplona, Spain.
The difference? Our bulls are rolling—the women of the Providence Roller Derby, decked out in horns and wielding red paint—will run you down, while you navigate our obstacle fun run, the 5-k, or both
The festival begins at 8:30 a.m.
Click here for more information
Month of April
Providence Flea at Hope High School
The Providence Flea returns to Hope High School for six Winter and Spring markets with dozens of local vintage vendors, artisan/makers, and food trucks.
The Flea returns every second and fourth Sunday of the month through April.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Providence Flea
May 4
Spring Craft Fair at VFW in Cranston
The 12th annual Spring Craft Fair in Cranston presents the perfect opportunity to purchase Mother’s Day Gifts or gifts for any other occasion.
Or just treat yourself to something nice.
The fair is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Click here for more information
May 5
17th Annual Spring Festival in Middletown at Newport Vineyards
Celebrate the season at the 17th Spring Festival Weekend.
The festival consists of two full days of grape stomping, wine tasting and beer tasting.
There is a grape stomp competition, a potato sack race and much more.
Kids 15 and under are free.
Click here for more information
May 10 -12
Misquamicut Spring Festival at Misquamicut State Beach
The festival features live music from bands such as Displaced Danger, Dirty Deeds and more.
For kids, there will also be rides, face painting and much more.
The festival hours 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 10, 11 .m. to 11 p.m. on May 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 12.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Misquamicut Spring Festival website
May 17-19
Newport Waterfront Oyster Festival at Bowen's Wharf
Taste your way around Rhode Island with oysters from 12 different growers and four restaurants featuring flavors unique to the Ocean State.
Two time slots are available daily, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and advance purchase tickets include four fresh, Rhode Island oysters and a beverage, live music, event program & tasting notes, contests and more.
Click here for more information
May 18
Newport Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival at Fort Adams
The family-friendly festival features more than a dozen Rhode Island food trucks.
Food trucks include Trolley Dogs, Gotta, Riceburg, Da Bomb Truck, Reds, Birds Nest and much more.
The festival runs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Newport Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
May 19
Annual Garden Market Fair at Wilcox Park
Enjoy this Annual celebration of spring gardening in downtown Westerly’s historic Wilcox Park.
This festival of plants features vendors selling annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and all things garden related.
This is a family-friendly event.
Click here for more information
May 25-27
Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival at Narragansett Parkway
The Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival is a free, fun, and family-friendly experience that showcases over 100 fine artisans, community groups, and non-profits where you will find one-of-a-kind arts and delicious craft fair eats.
The festival goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Click here for more information
May 25-26
23rd Annual Virtu Art Festival at Wilcox Park
The festival will feature the fine selected works of professional artists and craftspersons.
Virtu will be held rain or shine and admission is free.
Virtu will be a showcase for both the visual arts and performing arts.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce
May 26
Block Island Chowder Fest at the Block Island Maritime Institute
Great chowder, especially clam chowder, is just this side of heaven in a bowl. East Coast chowders range from milky white New England-style to tomato-based New York-style, to the briny clear broth that’s the hallmark of Rhode Island-style.
The festival goes from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Block Island Maritime Institute Facebook
