The month ’ s can ’ t-miss events 9.2021
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9 / 16 – 19
Newport International Boat Show
WHY : Test out your nautical knowledge while walking the docks and checking out several new sailboats and powerboats at one of the largest boat shows in the country . Get a refreshing view of the national historic sites and coastal scenery , then stop by the nearby restaurants and trendy boutiques . Visit the website for times and ticket prices . WHERE : Newport Yachting Center Marina , 20 Commercial Wharf , Newport . MORE INFO : 800-582-7846 , newportboatshow . com .
PHOTOGRAPHY , CLOCKWISE FROM TOP : COURTESY OF NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW ; COURTESY OF PVDFEST / PHOTOGRAPH BY JEN BONIN ; COURTESY OF RHYTHM AND ROOTS FESTIVAL / PHOTOGRAPH BY SETH JACOBSON .
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys , a Cajun band from southern Louisiana , plays the festival both Saturday and Sunday .
9 / 3 – 5
Rhythm and Roots Festival
WHY : In front of the big stage and on the 4,400-square-foot wooden floor , dance to performances by Will Evans and Rising Tide , Donna the Buffalo and plenty more . Replenish your energy by snacking on meals like potato pancakes , chili , po ’ boys , fish tacos , Thai noodles and smoked meats , and drinking craft beers on tap . For the full experience , stay overnight on the campgrounds to hear musicians play into the evening . $ 49 –$ 249 ; kids twelve and younger free . WHERE : Ninigret Park , Charlestown . MORE INFO : rhythmandroots . com .
9 / 25 – 26
PVDFest : Party in Providence
WHY : The seventh annual signature art festival in the heart of Providence is everything but ordinary . It ’ s a celebration of the Creative Capital ( and the beginning days of fall ), where you can explore multiple visual art installations , food vendors , dances and live music performances , so there ’ s something new to discover around every corner . Get your friends and family together to experience this two-day party chock-full of entertainment . WHERE : Downtown Providence . MORE INFO : 421-4278 , pvdfest . com .
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