5 Weekend Musts: Chowder Cook-Off + More

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5 Weekend Musts: Chowder Cook-Off + More

It's the biggest and best way to get a taste of summer in Rhode Island: Newport's Chowder Cook-Off. Photo: Newport Waterfront Festivals.
It's a big summer weekend, Rhode Island. Get out there and have a great time with it all… and don't miss our 5 best ways to do it.

Chowder Cook-Off in Newport

Saturday  Save your appetite for this one! The world's original and longest running chowder competition determines bragging rights to the world's "chowda" champion title among dozens of restaurants, divided into Clam, Seafood, and Creative chowder categories. Noon-6pm, Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. $20 Advance – Purchase discounted ticket through June 1st; $25 day of event. All tickets above include children under 12 FREE with an adult. Call (401) 846-1600, or visit the Newport Waterfront Festivals Web site for more information.

Taste of Block Island

Friday-Sunday  What better way to pass a summer weekend than on our own offshore island, taking advantage of more than 60 local businesses? From gallery openings, wine & beer tastings, to shopping discounts, hotel specials, restaurant specials, and kayak tours, Block Island presents the very best it has to offer. Taste of Block Island Buttons will be available for purchase at the Block Island Chamber of Commerce Office, aboard the Block Island Ferry and the Block Island Express for $5 per button. The buttons identify participants of A Taste of Block Island to the merchants; participants will also receive a listing of discounts and specials. Call the Block Island Chamber of Commerce for more information at 800 383-2474 or visit our web site at www.tasteofbi.com for a full listing of events and last minute accommodation specials.

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Providence Art Festival

Downtown Providence will be full of arts and activities of all sorts this weekend, kicking off the city's summer events.
Saturday--UPDATE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER  Visit Westminster Street in Downcity to see more than 100 local vendors selling everything from handmade jewelry to staging street performances; baby clothes to photography. It's a real family affair, with plenty of children's activities, handmade goods, live music and food. 10am-6pm, call (401) 421-0254, or check here for more information.

The Transit of Venus Part 1: Walking Tour in Providence

Sunday  Learn about the historic 1769 astronomical event, exploring the very site where the Transit was observed almost 250 years ago. $8; $12 for both parts. RSVP to (401) 331-8575 x36, or [email protected]. Begins at 2:00pm. John Brown House Museum, 52 Power Street. Visit the Rhode Island Historical Society Web site for more information.

6th Annual Visitors Day at Swiss Village, in Newport

Saturday Take a self-guided tour through the historic site, view several endangered breeds of livestock, and learn about SVF's scientific mission. This event is free to the general public. No parking will be allowed on-site, however free parking and shuttle service will be provided from Fort Adams State Park. 9am–3pm. SVF Foundation, 152 Harrison Avenue. Call (401) 848-7229, email [email protected], or visit the SVF Foundation Web site for more information.

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