10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - October 5, 2018

October 5

2018 Rogue Island Comedy Festival 

The 4th Annual Rogue Island Comedy Festival returns to Newport October 4 - 8 at various venues all over the city.

The event hosts 15 stacked shows across 5 nights, featuring over 50 stand-up comics from Comedy Central, The Tonight Show, The Late Show, HBO, Netflix, SNL, CONAN, Sirius XM, Fox, MTV, VH1, and more!

The festival takes place at various locations around Newport. 

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October 5

Oktoberfest Tap Takeover at Norey's

World Class German Beer on Tap. Taps stay up until they are gone, generally about 2 weeks.

Be sure to go an enjoy an Oktoberfest while they are still on tap.

The event goes from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 

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October 6

Bowen's Wharf Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale

Make your way to the waterfront for the Bowen's Wharf Columbus Day sidewalk sale where shops will be featuring fantastic deals for end-of-the-season sales.

The sale goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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October 6

Broadway Street Fair 

The Broadway Street Fair is back! 

be filled with music, food, family activities, exhibiting artists & makers and local non-profits. More than 170 vendors will be in attendance. This is a rain or shine event.

The event goes from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

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October 6

Motors and Mansions at The Elms 

Saturday is the final day for Motors and Mansions. Don't miss out. 

Join The Preservation Society of Newport County and the Audrain Automobile Museum for Cars & Coffee on Bellevue Avenue every month this summer through October. 

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October 6

Middletown Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport Vineyards 

 Now in its 22nd season the market has 20 regular vendors, guest artisans and live music every week.

Pick up your groceries and head inside for wine tasting!

The market goes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

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October 7

Busking at Bowen's Wharf Fall Series 

The Busking @ Bowen's Fall Series presents its fourth year of live music at Bowen's Wharf to welcome visitors and entertain local residents during the Fall season.

One of the high foot-traffic areas in Newport, this "busking" or street performance concept is a time-tested cultural tradition in which performing artists bare their souls and connect with passers-by.

Live music begins at 11 a.m. 

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October 7

Newport Marathon at Easton Beach Rotunda 

Whether you're an advanced runner looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon, or just looking for a scenic jog and walk, The Newport Marathon and Half Marathon promises a good time for participants of all speeds.

The marathon goes from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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October 7

Traditional Irish Music Session at Fastnet Irish Pub 

Live traditional Irish music every Sunday night, hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May and Jack Wright. Family friendly- arrive early to secure a table if you plan on eating.

The event goes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

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October 7

Estate Of Cmd Walter & Susanna Whitely Collectors Of American Furniture And Decorations Estate Sale Newport Point Neighborhood

Check out the estate sale of Walter and Susanna Whitley. 

The event goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

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