Newport Winter Festival, Newport, Rhode Island
Robyn Says
02/08
Put on your winter hats and gloves because the Newport Winter festival starts on February 14th and goes to the 24th! You can view the full calendar of events online at http://www.newportevents.com/winterfest/ but I'll share with you the events I'm looking forward to the most:
(As you will see, most of the events have discounted rates if you show a Winter festival Button for $8. If you plan to attend more than one event, it is definitely worth the cost!)
Thursday, February 14
7-Midnight - Valentine's Day
Belcourt Castle
401-846-0669
Friday, February 15
5pm Rum & Revolution Tour
Tour begins at the Museum of Newport History
401-849-7300
$12 or $8 w/button
Saturday, February 16
11am - 4pm The 13th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Newport Harbor Hotel
401-847-7666
$8 or $6 w/button
4:00pm Rum Tasting
Fluke Wine Bar & Kitchen
$15 or $10 w/button
6:30pm & 9pm BeatleMania
Newport Marriott
401-847-7666
$22 or $17 w/button
Sunday, February 17
12:30pm Newport Seal Safari
Leaving from Oldport Marine
401-847-9109
$16 or $14 w/button
9pm Tropical Drink Contest
Gas Lamp Grille
401-845-9300 to compete
Monday, February 18
5 - 6pm Wine Tasting Presented by Greenvale Vineyards
Brick Alley Pub
$5 or $3 w/button
8pm Margarita Contest
Loca
401-843-8300 to compete
Tuesday, February 19
6:30pm Samuel Adams Beer Dinner
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen
Reservations required, 401-846-2260
$45 or $40 w/button
9:30pm Karaoke Contest
Gas Lamp Grille
401-845-9300 to participate
Wednesday, February 20
9pm 8th Annual Martini Contest
Grand Grille at the Newport Grand
401-849-5000 to compete
Thursday, February 21
2 - 5pm Rum Tour & Tasting Package
Rum & Revolution History Walking Tour (2 - 3:30pm)
Rum Tasting at White Horse Tavern (3:30 - 5pm)
$25 or $22 w/button
9pm Annual Best Hot Drink in Newport Contest
The Red Parrot
Friday, February 22
2 - 4pm 20th Annual Nacho Tasting
Brick Alley Pub
Free w/button and beverage purchase
5 - 7pm Taco Bar
Loca
Free w/button
6 - 8pm Wine & Cheese Tasting
Bay Voyage Inn
Reservations recommended, 401-423-2100
$20 or $15 w/button
7pm Beer Tasting and Food Pairing
White Horse Tavern
$50
7:30 - 9:30pm Big Band Night
Astors' Beechwood Mansion
401-846-3772
$20 or $15 w/button
9pm - 1am "Burn Snowball Burn" Disco Inferno
Studio 3
401-847-4470
$35 or $30 w/button
Saturday, February 23
10am Wii Tennis Tournament
International Tennis Hall of Fame
401-849-3990
$15 entry fee or $12 w/button
11am - 3pm 7th Annual Pizza Cook-Off
Atlantic Beach Club
401-847-7666 to compete
$10 or $7 w/button
8:00pm Winter Fest Comedy Show
Newport Harbor Hotel
Featuring local comedians Tony V. and Mike McDonald
Reservations requested 401-847-9000
$26 or $22 w/button
Sunday, February 24
12pm Polar Bear Plunge
Easton's Beach
