The Winter Festival In Rhode Island That Is Simply Unforgettable

Newport Winter Festival is an incredible extravaganza of food, art, music, comedy, and so much more to get you through the winter doldrums. This Rhode Island tradition is celebrating its 30th year this year, so even more special events are planned. Mark your calendars now for the Newport Winter Festival, February 18 - 25, 2018. Check out some of the amazing things that will be going on.

Chili Cook Off

Restaurants and organizations from all over Rhode Island battle it out to see who is the reigning Chili Champion!

Princess Party

One of the most popular events at the Festival, the Princess Party is a little girls dream come true. Dress up, face painting, crafts, and real live princesses. The perfect day!

Hot Drink Contest

There's nothing better in the wintertime then to warm up with a hot drink, and the Newport Winter Festival is chock full of restaurants offering up their specialties.

Sand Sculpture Contest

First Beach is the scene of an incredible array of sand sculptures in all shapes and sizes.

Chicken Wing Cook Off

Who's got the best wings in Rhode Island? The Chicken Wing Cook Off will determine which restaurant or organization has the most delicious.

Ice Carving

There's nothing quite as fascinating as watching a giant block of ice transform into an intricate work of art.

Live Music

This year's headliners are favorites "Changes In Latitude", the Jimmy Buffet tribute band.

And so many other fantastic events!

Beach Polo, magic acts, comedians, sing-a-longs, fire pits, smores, and so much more are happening next month.

Melt your winter blues away at this amazing event, taking place throughout Newport February 18 through the 25. Purchase a bracelet for $10 and get over $500 worth of savings at the 30th Annual Newport Winter Festival. You can purchase tickets for the Winter Festival Comedy Show featuring Steve Sweeney and Marion Grodin, and for Changes in Latitude, the Jimmy Buffet tribute band, online. What are some of your favorite memories of the Newport Winter Festival?