By Julie Tremaine
Back in the old days, people gathered in the fall to celebrate the harvest. Now, while we’re still celebrating the end of the growing season, we’re also throwing festivals to celebrate everything from arts to beer and lederhosen. Party on.
The Out There Art Fair: Little Rhody’s Only Outsider Art Festival is happening on September 24, and the German American Cultural Society’s Oktoberfest raises a stein on September 24-25. The Pawtucket Arts Festival wraps up with the 17th Annual Pawtucket Film Festival, where every show has a live musical performance, from October 14-16. There’s a lot more worth checking out in Pawtucket than you thought, right? PawtucketArtsFestival.org
On September 24-25, International Oktoberfest features seasonal brews, savory German cuisine and lively and spirited music from the Biergartens. Fun fact: in Germany, Oktoberfest actually starts in September, so you’ve got even more reasons to celebrate. 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence. 800-745-3000,
NewportWaterfrontEvents.com
It might not really be a castle, but
Smith’s Castle is still an important part of Rhode Island’s history. They’re celebrating September 24-25 with a Harvest Festival, featuring delicious treats and fun for the whole family.
55 Richard Smith Drive, North Kingstown. 401-294-3521, SmithsCastle.org
The
East Bay Annual Harvest Festival brings music, games and more to the Bay Spring Community Center on October 1. The event includes a rededication of the center’s playground, so feel free to bring the kids and plan on hanging around while they, well, hang around.
170 Narragansett Avenue, Barrington. BSCCRI.org
Head to Norman Bird Sanctuary for their 42nd annual
Harvest Fair, happening this year on October 1-2. Expect to find handcrafted gifts, great local food, live entertainment and, of course, rare avian friends.
583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. 401-846-2577, NormanBirdSanctuary.org
Celebrate the last of the grape harvest at
Greenvale Vineyards’ 17th Annual Harvest Festival on November 12. Enjoy live jazz music, lawn games, tractor rides, wine tastings and delicious food.
582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, Greenvale.com
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