39th Annual Newport Winter Festival
The Newport Winter Festival is back for 10 days of family fun and live music!
Featured events
Ten days · February 12–21
Annual Chili Cook-Off
Winter heats up as area restaurants and caterers compete to see who has the best chili in town! Online: $15At the door: $15 with bracelet / $20 without bracelet Buy tickets: Annual Chili Cook-Off
18+ Comedy Show
An 18+ night of stand-up presented by the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Rhode Island’s first stand-up comedy festival. Online: $35At the door: $35 with bracelet / $40 without bracelet Buy tickets: 18+ Comedy Show
Marvels in Motion – Mad Science
Watch things Bubble, Explode, Shatter, and take on a life of their own… It’s not magic it’s SCIENCE! Tickets sold at the door: $8 with bracelet / $10 without bracelet
Circus Stage Show – Presented by Circus Dynamics
Circus Dynamics, Providence, Rhode Island’s premier circus entertainment company, brings the wonder and excitement of the circus to life. Tickets sold at the door: $8 with bracelet / $10 without bracelet
Bwana the Iguana – Reptile Show
An exciting program that entertains and educates people of all ages about the mysterious world of reptiles and amphibians. Tickets sold at the door: $8 with bracelet / $10 without bracelet
Magic by George – A Spectacular Family Magic Show!
An afternoon of jaw-dropping magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, and unforgettable family fun with multi-award-winning magician Magic by George! Tickets sold at the door: $8 with bracelet / $10 without bracelet
Teddy Bear Story Time
A delightful morning of stories, songs, and teddy bear fun for the whole family! Tickets sold at the door: $8 with bracelet / $10 without bracelet
Annual Princess Party
Join your favorite fairytale princesses for a magical afternoon of royal fun at the beautiful OceanCliff Castle! Online: $20At the door: $20 with bracelet / $25 without bracelet Buy tickets: Annual Princess Party
Toe Jam Puppet Band
A special brand of hands-on children’s entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy. Tickets sold at the door: $8 with bracelet / $10 without bracelet
Annual Best Hot Drink Contest
Local bars and restaurants compete for the Festival Plaque. FREE Admission and FREE Samples! Free · 21+
BubbleMania – A Spectacular Bubble Show!
A one-of-a-kind, high-energy performance of dazzling bubble artistry, comedy, and big band swing music for audiences of all ages. Tickets sold at the door: $8 with bracelet / $10 without bracelet
Annual Mac & Cheese Cook-Off
The Mac is Back! Sample mac and cheese creations from talented local chefs and cast your vote for the best dish. Online: $20At the door: $20 with bracelet / $25 without bracelet Buy tickets: Annual Mac & Cheese Cook-Off
Changes in Latitudes – The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Escape to paradise with Changes in Latitudes, the nation’s premier Jimmy Buffett tribute band! Online: $30At the door: $30 with bracelet / $40 without braceletVIP online: $60VIP at the door: $60 with bracelet / $70 without bracelet Buy tickets: Changes in Latitudes – The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
2nd Annual Newport WienerFest
Two sessions: 12PM and 4PM. Hot wieners, food and drink specials, free samples, and a Wiener Eating Competition. Online: $15At the door: $15 with bracelet / $20 without bracelet 12 PM tickets: 2nd Annual Newport WienerFest 4 PM tickets: 2nd Annual Newport WienerFest Sat Feb 13 · 11:00 AM
Annual Chili Cook-Off
Winter heats up as area restaurants and caterers compete to see who has the best chili in town!
Sat Feb 20 · 11:00 AM
Annual Mac & Cheese Cook-Off
The Mac is Back! Sample mac and cheese creations from talented local chefs and cast your vote for the best dish.
Triple Bite Pass
Three Delicious Events. One Tasty Ticket!
- Sat Feb 13 · 11:00 AM Annual Chili Cook-Off
- Sat Feb 20 · 11:00 AM Annual Mac & Cheese Cook-Off
- Sun Feb 21 · 12:00 & 4:00 PM 2nd Annual Newport WienerFest
Brace yourself!
Celebrate the season
One bracelet, ten days, hundreds in savings!
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*Please note: Winter Festival bracelet discounts are available for in-person purchases only.