Your Weekend Top 5 from RI Blogger!

Hello again weekend, you are looking lovely as usual!  These RI events are sure to make your weekend fabulous!

Sam Fest–  August 27-28, Sam Fest is free and open to all! This is Slater Mill’s annual end of summer bash with live music all day, 20+ artists & makers, food trucks, libations bar, free open tours of Slater Mill. There will be movies on Saturday night.
MUSIC:
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
Jesse Dee
James Montgomery Band
Troy Gonyea
Mitch Chakour & Cliff Goodwin
Dave Hansen & Western Caravan

FILMS:
Moonrise Kingdom
Labyrinth, featuring David Bowie

Pawtucket Arts Festival–  Friday night kicks off a celebration of epic proportions all centered around the history and art of Pawtucket. Experience the flavors and sounds of the area on Friday night with Taste of the Valley. The festival will continue into September….be sure to get there! Learn more here.

Hyde’s Food Truck Festival–  “Do you LOVE FOOD TRUCKS!? Come down and support the Volunteer Firefighters of Bristol,RI!
ADMISSION ONLY $10! Food will then be available for purchase at each food truck.
Come join us Saturday, August 27th for a fun filled afternoon with some of the best food trucks around! There will be several food trucks,live music, and raffles for everyone to enjoy.” Learn more here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Providence Folk Festival–  Sunday, August 28th….head to the 3rd annual Providence Folk Festival, it is a FREE music festival featuring some of the finest folk, acoustic and singer-songwriter acts in the RI area on two stages of music.
The Providence Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, August 28th from noon until 6pm at Roger Williams National Memorial in Downtown Providence. Learn more here!

Bluesday and BBQ-  Enjoy the grounds of the Charlestown Rathskeller Tavern from 3-6 pm on Sunday, August 28th.  Big Cat Blues Band will rock the outdoor stage and BBQ will be served fireside!  Learn more here.