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It is here, the unofficial adios to summer. Here are 7 events happening this Labor Day Weekend in good ol’ Rhody!
1. Rhythm and Roots– This musical soiree starts on Friday and jams on through all the way until Sunday at Ninigret Park.
2. The J Geils Band- Saturday, September 5th, The J Geils Band and special guests Brian Scott and Ian Hunter & The Rant Band will be rocking India Point Park. Gates open at 5:30 pm.
3. Festival Latino de Providence– September 6th from 1-8 pm, come enjoy Latin cuisine, live music, drinks, dancing and so much more. Latino sensations Sergio Vargas and Fefita La Grande are among the hot musical number.
4. East Greenwich Arts Festival- September 5th and 6th, East Greenwich will host the 5th annual East Greenwich Arts Festival from 10 am – 5 pm. The festival will feature, contemporary American art and crafts artists, strolling amusement from Rhode Island’s Big Nazo, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, sculpture and more.
5. Bike to the Beach– This charity event for Autism will be start in Boston, Ma. and travel to Newport, RI. on September 4th.
6. Museum of Yachting 36th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta– On September 5th and 6th you can watch these timeless yachts as they show off their beauty and sailing prowess. Suggested places to watch:
- Fort Adam’s State Park
- Goat Island
- Anywhere along the Newport waterfront and Kings Park area
7. 2nd Annual Live Happy, Live Healthy Live Green Expo– On Saturday, September 5th, you can learn to live a little happier, healthier and greener. This event will feature demonstrations, dancing, artists, vendors, Yoga and much more. The expo is located at River Island Park in Woonsocket from 10 am-4 pm.
