25th Anniversary Columbus Day Festival on Federal Hill Kicks Off Oct. 8
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25th Anniversary Columbus Day Festival on Federal Hill Kicks Off Oct. 8
Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements will serve as the honorary Grand Marshall during the annual Columbus Day parade during the annual Columbus Day Festival on Federal Hill.
The parade will also feature 11 marching bands, including the Navy band from Newport and the 88 band from the RI National Guard.
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Other than the parade, the festival will feature four entertainment stages each day, as well as food and retail vendors, the parade, games and amusement park rides and much more.
Festival Hours are as Follows:
- Saturday, October 8 - 10 am. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, October 9 - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Monday, October 10 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
This years opening reception will take place on Saturday, October 8 at noon time in Depasquale Plaza. During the reception, the Federal Hill Commerce Association will honor Olivia Cianci, grand daughter of former Mayor Buddy Cianci, with the new Cianci Civic Award.
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25 Can’t Miss Fall Festivals in New England - 2016
September 10
6th Annual Rhode Island Seafood Festival
Providence, RI
The 6th Annual Seafood Festival brings together local seafood purveyors as well as beer, wine and spirits from Ocean State producers.
The festival begins Saturday a 11 a.m.
September 10
Celtic Rock Festival at Alex & Ani Plaza
Providence, RI
Saturday September 10th marks the arrival of the Celtic Rock Festival to Providence. Previously held at the Newport Yachting Center, it’s the first time the popular festival is being held in the capital city.
The festival begins at 2:30 p.m.
Check out Ken Abrams Interview with Eileen Ivers here.
September 10
Celebrate the culmination of Aquidneck Community Table's 2016 Food Challenge and the high point of the growing season on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House! Please bring picnic supplies (blankets, plates, cutlery) and food to share.
September 11
New England Festival of Hope at Easton's Beach
Newport, RI
This year's festival is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks.
The speakers at this year's festival includeDwight Evans, Hall of Famer Red Sox Right Fielder & his wife Susan Severson;
Kevin Robinson (K-Rob), BMX Guiness World Record Holder, New England Revolutions Midfielder Teal Bunberry, RI Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed, City of Newport Vice Chair Marco T. Camacho, representatives from local Police and Fire Departments, and the Navy Band Northeast Ceremonial Band.
September 18
1st Annual End of Summer Lobster & Clam Boil at Harbor Lights
Warwick Neck, RI
Harbor Lights will be hosting its first and what will become an annual tradition -- an end of the summer clambake.
On Sunday, September 18 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Chef Ray Fiske will offer a New England style Lobster and Clam boil taking place at the Tiki Bar at Harbor Lights.
Sept. 26 - Oct. 2
West Springfield, MA
The Big E is celebrating their 100th year in existence and this year they bring in entertainment from Electric Equinox, Lee Brice and the Kings.
Sample food and enjoy rides, games, horse shows, historical exhibits and more.
September 16 & 17
Wormtown Music Festival at Camp Keewanee
Greenfield, MA
A three day long concert featuring bands, a community bonfire,craft vendors and more.
Kids 15 and under are FREE to the event.
September 16-18
Misquamicut Beach, RI
The festival features surfing Surf, sun, sand, games, rides, Ferris wheel, amusements, food, music, arts and crafts and so much more. Fire jugglers, magicians, knocker ball and all kinds of nonstop entertainment including a special wrestling match as well as stunt bike show.
There is free parking and admission is $7.
September 17
Ocean State Oyster Festival at Riverwalk Park
Providence, RI
The Ocean State Oyster Festival hopes to raise awareness and celebrate RI’s aquaculture industry.
The festival will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Providence.
The festival will feature fine local food, beer, wine, and refreshments, local bands & DJs, activities for kids, culinary exhibitors, educational exhibits, a shucking contest.
Purchasing a general admission ticket gets you a half dozen oysters and an ice cold drink of your choice.
September 23 & 24
Fitchburg, MA
The 2016 festival begins at 5 p.m. on September 23 and comes to a close at 10 p.m. on September 24.
The festival will feature an outdoor bar area, a menu including mezedes, greek BBQ and pastries, vendors, music and dance.
September 24
Burke Mountain Fall Foliage Festival
Burke, Vermont
The Burke Mountain Fall Foliage Festival is one of the biggest festivals of the year.
Events at the festival include a parade starting at 10 a.m., a farm animal petting zoo, horse drawn carriage rides, a beer and wine tent open from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and live music by Tritium Well from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
September 24
Phantom Gourmet Food Festival next to Fenway
Boston, MA
The Phantom Gourmet Food Festival is set for September 24 from noon to 4 p.m. right outside of Fenway Park.
Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the event.
The ticket includes sampling 100 of Phantom's foods from hot dogs and pizza to pulled pork and more.
September 24 & 25
Wachusett Mountain, MA
The festival runs from 10 a.m. on the 24 to 5 p.m. at September 25.
The festival will include entertainment from the Xpogo Stunt Team, Rainforest Reptile Shows Inc. and a Baby Animal Petting Zoo.
There will also be sample skiing and a USA Ninja Warrior Challenge Course.
September 24 & 25
International Oktoberfest at Alex & Ani Center
Providence, RI
International Oktoberfest will take pace at the Alex & Ani Center in Providence on Saturday, September 24 and 25.
The festival will include seasonal beer, German cuisine and live music.
One of the main events of the fall season in all of New England.
September 25
Bristol, RI
The Pawtucket Arts Festival in Bristol is currently going on and you don't want to miss out.The festival runs through September 25.
The festival celebrates creative and cultural life in the City of Pawtucket by presenting vibrant arts events during the month of September for resident audiences and for visitors to the City and the Blackstone River Valley.
September 25
Pawtucket, RI
The 2nd Ocean State Beer Festival will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 25 at Foolproof Brewing Company.
The festival will feature beer from breweries around Rhode Island.
The festival is hosted by the Rhode Island Brewer’s Guild.
Sept. 30 - Oct. 1
Harpoon Octoberfest at Harpoon Brewery
Boston, Ma
Harpoon Brewery will put on their Octoberfest from 5:30 p.m. at September 30 at October 1 at 7 p.m.
Entrance into the festival is $25 and includes a souvenir pint glass and your first beer.
October 1 - 2
Freeport, Maine
The Freeport Fall Festival kicks off it’s 18 year on October 1 and continuing on October 2 from 11 am. to 4 p.m.
The festival will feature more than 100 artists showing off their working ranging from photography oil, watercolor, mixed media and much more.
The festival is hosted on the L.L. Bean Campus.
October 6 - Nov. 6
Roger Williams Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
This annual event, created by artists and craftsmen of Passion for Pumpkins, and features 5,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns, with over 125 of them artistically carved and displayed in scenes to play out the annual theme.
October 8-9
Annual Fall Festival Weekend - Sunday River
Newry, Maine
The annual Fall Festival Weekend welcomes the start of a new season with live music every day, a crafts fair and some friendly competiton.
That competition includes the 17th Annual North American Wife Carrying Competition where teams will compete and winners will receive the wife's weight in beer and five times her weight in cash.
October 8-10
Columbus Day Festival on Federal HIll
Providence, RI
The annual Columbus Day Festival on Federal Hill is ready to take place once agains featuring three days of Italian music, food and entertainment.
The opening ceremony will take place on Saturday October 8 at noon. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday October 9.
October 15
New Hampshire Brewfest at Redhook Ale Brewery
Portsmouth, NH
The New Hampshire Brewfest will take place at Red Hook Ale Brewery from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Try out over 100 beers from 31 different craft breweries.
The afternoon session goes from 1-4 p.m., the evening session goes from 6-9 p.m.
Oct. 21-30
2016 Vermont International Film Festival
The 2016 Vermont International Film Festival is set to take place from October 21 to October 30.
The festival will feature films from all over the world
October 22
7th Annual Fall Harvest Celebration at Patriot Place
Foxboro, MA
The festival is great for families and it will include pumpkin painting, hayrides, live music an a lot more.
The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
October 23
Carver, Massachusetts
Dive into history at King Richard's Faire, New England's oldest and largest Renaissance Festival and most beloved annual fall event. Dress up, play games and learn alot at a faire that is a great fall event for the entire family.
The Faire started on September 3 and October 23 is the final day.
