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The 31st Annual Folk Art Quilt Show and Family Day at South County Museum! The 31st Annual Folk Art Quilt Show is scheduled at South County Museum from Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 18, from 10 am to 4 pm. In addition to an impressive exhibit of heirloom quilts from the Museum’s collection, over 100 contemporary quilts from all over New England will be on display. Family Day will take place on the 17th from 10 am -4 pm. Pack a picnic and enjoy some old fashioned fun! There will be games, Yoga, face painting, stories, dress-up, homing pigeons, tours and so much more! Click here for more!
The Newport Boat Show will start on the 15th and continue through the 18th. We advise that you consider enjoying these delicious Hendrick’s drinks!
Hendrick’s Gin will be serving up classic libations, including the signature cucumber-garnished Hendrick’s & Tonic, the ever popular Cucumber Basil Smash, and for bitter enthusiasts, the Unusual Negroni. With boats and booze – the spirit of summer lives on!
Cucumber Basil Smash
1.5 parts Hendrick’s Gin
.75 part fresh lemon juice
.75 part simple syrup
One small bunch of basil (3-5 leaves)
3-5 cucumber wheels
Unusual Negroni
1 part Hendrick’s Gin
1 part Lillet Blanc
1 part Aperol
Stir well over ice and strain into an iced
double rocks glass. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.
When: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 15 – 17th, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, September 18th, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf
Oldport Marine, Bannister’s Wharf and Bowen’s Wharf
Fall Fest at Misquamicut Beach will take place from the 16th to the 18th and offers a great send off to the summer with a family friendly festival. There will be games, rides, amusements, jugglers, live music and so much more! The 10,000 Maniacs will be playing as well. Learn more here!
Farm Festival at Spring Hill Sugar House in Richmond is the perfect way to welcome fall. The event is on the 17th from 10am-4pm and features: Apple Cider Pressing, Corn Maze, Antique Tractor & Engines, Petting Zoo, Face Painting and Much more
Gansett’ Days in Narragansett says adios to summer in a grand celebration of the area. This is a 3 day family fun and free event that starts on the 15th and continues until the 18th. There will be movies, music, food trucks, games, eco-tours, demos and so much more. Check the schedule here!
