Newport Area Events for August 2007

We make every effort to keep the calendar information up-to-date and accurate. Occasionally, events change after press time so it is best to confirm, if possible. Please Note: Calendar Items are in Newport unless specified otherwise.
Likewise, all area codes are 401 unless specified otherwise.
To list your event on our calendar, send your event details including contact information to lmoran@thepineapplepost.com

August 3 & 4
The Little Compton Antiques Show
10am – 5pm. After nearly thirty years the Little Compton Antiques Show is moving to great new quarters – the beautiful grounds of the Sakonnet Vineyards at 162 West Main Rd in Little Compton RI. Fifty dealers from all over New England will set up shop under large wedding style tents. Furniture, art work,  oriental rugs, folk art and garden ornaments will all be represented. Admission to Saturday’s show is $8. A Preview Party is planned for Friday Evening August 3 from 6pm-8pm. Great food, live music, wonderful Sakonnet wine, as well as “first pick” of all the antiques on display should  add up to a very different and enjoyable evening. Admission to the Preview is $35 in advance, $40 at the Door. Price includes admission to the Show on Saturday . Advance Tickets available at: Ferguson & D’Arruda, 409 Wickenden St. in Providence RI, Robin Jenkins Antiques on Hope St.  and Jesse/James Antiques on State St. in Bristol RI. Tickets are  available in Little Compton at Country and Coastal Properties on Meeting House Lane.  For more info please call 401-273-5550 or 508-674-9186. A Benefit for Little Compton’s village improvement Society. Managed by Ferguson & D’Arruda.

August 4 & 5
Dunkin' Donuts Folk Festival
10:00AM-7:00PM. Fort Adams State Park. For more information please call 401-847-3700 or visit http://www.newportfolk.com/

August 10 - 12
JVC Jazz Festival
10:00AM-7:00PM. Enjoy the very latest tunes by Jazz musicians at Fort Adams State Park! For more information please call 401-847-3700 or visit http://www.festivalproductions.net/

August 18
9th Annual Newport Storm Luau
5:00PM. Fort Adams State Park. For more information visit www.newportstorm.com or call brewery at 401-849-5232

August 31 - September 2
Rhythm & Roots Festival
Newport Vineyards proudly sponsors the 2007 Rhythm & Roots Festival at Ninigret Park in Charlestown, RI. New England's hottest festival of Roots music celebrates its 10th year and as the official wine sponsor, we'll be celebrating, too. Come taste the local color! www.rhythmandroots.com