5 Weekend Musts: Oakland Beach Carnival + More
Friday, July 29, 2011
Finally enjoy the sunshine this weekend. This weekend’s festivals and performances are must-do’s.
Eat and Play in Warwick
Wednesday-Sunday The Oakland Beach Carnival is a community carnival to benefit the Oakland Beach Carousel Foundation and the Jonah. Visit Oakland Beach restaurants for discount coupons. There will be food, games and raffles everyday. Don’t miss the fireworks display on Saturday. Free Admission. Weekdays 6pm-11pm. Weekends 1pm-11pm. Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick. Call 738-2000 x 6202.
Horse Around in Bristol
Saturday-Sunday Famous for world class entertainment, The Herrmann's Royal Lipizzaner Stallions will perform in Bristol as part of their East Cost Tour. All ages. 2pm and 6pm. Colt State Park, Hope St, Bristol. Call 253-7288 for tickets.
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Saturday The Annual Blessing of the Fleet is a colorful parade of commercial and recreational vessels that are blessed by clergy and judged for prizes in five different categories. Veterans Memorial Park, Port of Galilee, Narragansett. Call 413-9801.
Fire up in Providence
Saturday The Grasshopper Fire Arts Collective is a Boston-based fire and circus arts performance company that specializes in movement with toys, snakes, hoops, darts, staffs, fans, swords, balls, juggling clubs, stilts and marionettes. It will be a thrill that Providence has never seen before! Free Admission. 7pm-8pm. Roger Williams National Memorial, 282 North Main Street, Providence. Call 521-7266.
Celebrate Globally in Tiverton
Saturday-Sunday The Cultural Survival Bazaar features artisans, products, and performers from around the world. There will be handmade art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, and more available for purchase. Free entertainment includes music performances, presentations, films, Native American storytelling, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, and ethnic cuisine. 10am-5pm. Saturday extended hours for auction and party 5pm- 8pm. Free Admission. Rain or Shine. Tiverton Four Corners Art Center, 3852 Main Road, Tiverton. Call 617-441-5417.
