• 🎡 Agricultural & Community Fairs
  Washington County Fair
  📍 Richmond, RI
  📅 August 13–17, 2025
  Rhode Island’s largest agricultural event featuring 4-H shows, livestock exhibits, tractor pulls, live music, and carnival rides. fairsandfestivals.net
  Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival
  📍 Warwick, RI
  📅 May 24–26, 2025
  Celebrates the historic burning of the HMS Gaspee with over 100 artisans, live entertainment, and food vendors along Narragansett Parkway. fairsandfestivals.net
  State Street Summer Fair
  📍 Bristol, RI
  📅 June 14, 2025
  Features local artists, craftspeople, and food vendors in a lively street fair setting. Wikipedia
  
  🎉 Major Festivals
  Newport Folk Festival
  📍 Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI
  📅 July 25–27, 2025
  An iconic music festival showcasing a diverse lineup of folk and contemporary artists in a scenic waterfront setting.
  Newport Jazz Festival
  📍 Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI
  📅 August 1–3, 2025
  Celebrating its 71st edition with performances by The Roots, De La Soul, Janelle Monáe, and more. fairsandfestivals.net+5Pitchfork+5Wikipedia+5
  Bristol Fourth of July Parade
  📍 Bristol, RI
  📅 July 4, 2025
  America’s oldest Independence Day celebration, featuring a historic parade, concerts, and fireworks. Wikipedia+110times+1
  Charlestown Seafood Festival
  📍 Ninigret Park, Charlestown, RI
  📅 August 9–11, 2025
  A culinary event offering a variety of seafood dishes, live music, and family-friendly activities.
  Misquamicut Springfest
  📍 Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly, RI
  📅 May 9–11, 2025
  Features amusement rides, games, food vendors, and live entertainment by the beach. FestivalNet
  Rogue Island Comedy Festival
  📍 Newport, RI
  📅 May 22–25, 2025
  Rhode Island’s premier stand-up comedy festival, hosting shows at various venues throughout Newport. Discover Newport
  Rhode Island Caribbean American Heritage Festival
  📍 Fête Music Hall, Providence, RI
  📅 June 21, 2025
  Celebrates Caribbean culture with music, dance, food, and art.
  
  🏛️ Major Expositions & Trade Shows
  Providence Oddities & Curiosities Expo
  📍 Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
  📅 July 26–27, 2025
  Showcases unique vendors offering taxidermy, antiques, handcrafted oddities, and sideshow performances. Visit Rhode Island
  Rhode Island Comic Con
  📍 Providence, RI
  📅 November 2025 (Exact dates TBA)
  A three-day convention featuring celebrity guests, comic book artists, cosplay contests, and pop culture exhibits. Wikipedia
  Rhode Island Home Show
  📍 Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
  📅 April 10–13, 2025
  An exhibition showcasing home improvement products, services, and expert advice. 10times
  FlightSim Expo
  📍 Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
  📅 June 27–29, 2025
  A convention for flight simulation enthusiasts, featuring exhibits, seminars, and networking opportunities. 10times
  Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series
  📍 Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
  📅 May 2–4, 2025
  A competitive trading card game tournament attracting players from around the region. riconvention.com