5 Weekend Musts: Misquamicut FallFest + More

Thursday, September 13, 2012

GoLocalProv Health Team

Misquamicut FallFest lights up the sky over Westerly this weekend, for three whole days.

It's looking it's going to be a great weekend in Rhode Island, and we've got the five best ways to take full advantage of it.

Misquamicut FallFest, Westerly

Friday-Sunday The beach season never ends in Westerly, and this festival full of music, food, a midway, petting zoo, two classic car shows and more, is here to prove it. The entertainment line-up alone is worth a few days' worth of hanging out. Admission $7, children under 4 free. Parking free. Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly. Fri and Sat 5-11pm, Sun 11am-5pm. For a full schedule of events, go to www.misquamicutfestival.org

Rhode Island Seafood Festival, Providence

Saturday Keep summer alive, at least on your taste buds, with Rhode Island’s premiere seafood festival. Check out delicious flavors, sample beers and wine, and see artists, and hear live music all day. 11am-6pm, India Point Park, Providence. Free admission. For more information, go to riseafoodfest.com.

39th Annual Harvest Fair, Bristol

Conjure up the 18th century this weekend at Coggeshall Farm in Bristol.

Saturday-Sunday Enjoy this traditional New England autumn fair, complete with demonstrations of historic trades, hands-on children's crafts, unique local vendors, live music and entertainment, and traditional games and competitions for all ages. Wear your flashiest rubber boots for the Muck Boot Fashion Show, prove your strength in the haybale toss, test your endurance in the sawbucking competition, or perfect your aim in the seed spitting contest. This fair has all the flavor of the 18th century, updated for even the staunchest modern types---a uniquely New England experience for all ages. 10am-5pm. $8 adults, $5 seniors and children (6-12), kids 5 and under free. Discounts for Coggeshall Farm Museum members. Coggeshall Farm Museum, Poppasquash Rd, Bristol. For more information, go here.

Central American Festival, Providence

Sunday If you missed the Domincan or Puerto Rican Festivals in the last few weeks, don't miss the Guatemalan American Association of America's celebration. 10am-6pm, Temple to Music, Roger Williams Park, Providence. Call 401-481-1108 or email gaari@cox.net for more information.

Annual 13 Moons Turtle Clan Powwow, Lincoln

Saturday-Sunday RI's 13 Moon Clan hosts a weekend of heritage with native dancing, drumming, stories, and vendors. Free admission. 12-5pm. Chase Farm, 677 Great Rd, Lincoln. For more information, call 401-480-1331 or visit the Eastern New England Metis 13 Moons Turtle Clan Web site.

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