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The month ’ s can ’ t-miss events 9.2023
Throughout September

The month ’ s can ’ t-miss events 9.2023

CityState : To-Do List l By Edelinda Baptista
Sign up for THE 401 , which includes our guide to the week ’ s can ’ t-miss events , at INFO . RIMONTHLY . COM / NEWSLETTERS .

9 / 22 – 24

Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival

WHAT : Everyone is a wine and food connoisseur at this weekend event . Sample dishes created by local and regional chefs paired with wines from around the world and a breathtaking view of the ocean from the terrace . Dive into Sunday brunch , insightful seminars and delicious wine dinners during this year ’ s festival at Rosecliff mansion . At the end of each seminar , lounge on the grounds of Rosecliff in the VIP Micro Tent for additional wine and food tastings . Visit the website for times and ticket prices . WHERE : 548 Bellevue Ave ., Newport . MORE INFO : 847-1000 , newportmansions . org .
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Throughout September

Pawtucket Arts Festival
WHAT : Creativity and culture come to life in the streets during the twenty-fifth annual Pawtucket Arts Festival . Indulge in live entertainment , food , thought-provoking art and more from the creative community . Participate in the collection of events throughout the duration of the festival , like the Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival , while admiring the culturally rich and talented offerings of the Blackstone River Valley . 8 a . m .– 10 p . m . WHERE : Various locations in Pawtucket . MORE INFO : 728-0500 , pawtucketarts festival . org .

9 / 16 – 17

Rhode Island Seafood Festival
WHAT : What is a Rhode Island festival without a day ( or two ) of celebrating all the amazing seafood our state has to offer ? Get a mouthful from the best local seafood vendors and sip on local beer , wine and spirits . The thirteenth annual Rhode Island Seafood Festival invites the public to slurp down oysters , crunch on calamari and nosh on nibbles with a view of the cityscape . Sat . 11 a . m .– 7 p . m ., Sun . 11 a . m .– 5 p . m . $ 10 –$ 15 ; children twelve and younger free . WHERE : India Point Park , 201 India St ., Providence . MORE INFO : riseafoodfest . com .
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