2011 RHODE ISLAND 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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March 19, 2011 An Evening Uncorked! - Providence, Rhode Island
Celebrate great food and fine wine amid lush tropical flowers and trees at the Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park. Chefs from 10 of Rhode Island's finest restaurants prepare mouth-watering portions, perfectly paired with wines from around the world. Event includes live auction of collectible wines.
June 4, 2011 Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off - Newport, Rhode Island
Newport’s official kick-off to Summer! Enjoy all-you-can-eat samples of clam, seafood, and creative chowders and cast your votes for the best in each category! Also featuring the "Clam Shack" Clam Cake Competition, children's activities, live musical entertainment, and more.
August 3-5, 2011 Society of Wine Educators 35th Annual Conference - Providence, RI
One the most exclusive wine education events of the year. Enhance your knowledge, network with your peers and sample some of the world”s most rare wines.
August 5-7, 2011 27th Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival - Charlestown, RI
A gastronomic extravaganza of Rhode Island's best seafood. Arts and crafts, rides, rock wall climbing, Hot Rod & Harley car show, kite exhibition, children's shows, bungee jumping and lobster raffle. Continuous entertainment and events.
August 19-21, 2011 Newport Winefest - Newport, Rhode Island
The largest outdoor wine and food festival in New England, at the beautiful Newport Yachting Center. This one-of-a-kind event will offer an ultimate wine and food experience with tastings from hundreds of world - class wines, spirits, specialty beers and gourmet dishes prepared by the finest local and regional chefs.
August 25-27, 2011 Providence Food & Wine Festival - Providence, Rhode Island
The Festival brings restaurants and chefs together to provide guests with three days of events, tastings, and educational panels that showcase the city's abundant gastronomic offerings.
Sept 23-25, 2011 6th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival - Newport, RI
Featuring an array of celebrity chefs, exclusive wines from around the world and fabulous food from the region's best restaurants. (also: www.newportmansions.org)
September 27, 2011 15th Annual Food For Thought - Providence, Rhode Island
Over the past 15 years, Food For Thought has become a popular Rhode Island event for food lovers looking to discover new restaurants, to talk to their favorite chefs, to explore live world music, or to simply enjoy unique culinary delights from some of Providence's finest.
October 1-2, 2011 Harborfest Featuring Festival Fete - Newport, Rhode Island
A lively waterfront celebration with locally grown food, art, and entertainment. Farmers market, raw oyster bar, sampling, culinary demonstrations and more.
October 15-16, 2011 Bowen's Wharf 21st Annual Seafood Festival - Newport, RI
Food! Food! Food! Waterfront seafood restaurants celebrate the "Harvest of the Sea." Great seafood, live music, and activities for the kids!
October 22-23, 2011 Harvest/Johnny Cake Festival - Usquepaugh, Rhode Island
Join this unique autumn celebration, and collaboration of over 75 local farms, restaurants, artisans and businesses. Enjoy FREE tours of the mill, Johnny Cake samples, live music, demonstrations, storytelling, and an array of local food/beverage/wine samples. Support Rhode Island's economy by purchasing a variety of local food, crafts, and specialty products. Clam Cakes, Chowder, and larger orders of Johnny Cakes will also be available for purchase.
November 5, 2011 5th Annual Savory Grape Fall Wine Festival - Providence, RI
The Savory Grape's 5th Annual Charity Fall Wine Festival to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, a statewide nonprofit organization that provides food to needy children and families and promotes solutions to the hunger crisis in Rhode Island.
November 5, 2011 Great International Beer Festival - Providence, Rhode Island
America's largest International Beer Festival. Proceeds benefit the RI Community Food Bank, RI Horticultural Society and Providence Rotary Charities.
November 6, 2011 Chocolate Brunch - Newport, Rhode Island
Chocolate Brunch 2011 is a gastronomic feast of savory and sweet traditional and creative brunch fare catered by Russell Morin. The annual fundraiser for Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, Chocolate Brunch is a Sunday afternoon of great food, beach views, live music, and a holiday shopping Silent Auction. Tickets are $85.
November 13, 2011 28th Annual Taste of Newport, Rhode Island - Newport, RI
Child & Family's annual Taste of Newport has become one of the most successful fundraising events in the Rhode Island, supporting those in need within Newport County and beyond. Over 45 of Newport County's best chefs and caterers join together to showcase their culinary expertise and share their delicious creations with over 500 guests. Sit down buffet with appetizers, entrees, desserts and specialty coffees; raffle; silent & live auctions.
December 3, 2011 Victorian Christmas Feast - Newport, Rhode Island
A festive night of dinner, dancing and entertainment filled with traditional holiday cheer. Sponsored by the Newport Art Museum.
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