Columbus Day weekend festivities in Rhode Island

Autumnfest – Woonsocket

Autumnfest is a weekend festival held every year in Woonsocket, RI on Columbus Day weekend. Filled with music, crafts, food, amusement rides and a parade. Drawing in thousands of attendees each year, Autumnfest is the largest Fall Festival in Northern Rhode Island. As in past years, a Fireworks display will be launched on Sunday October 10th at 9:00 PM.

Location: World War II Veterans Memorial State Park Address: Social Street, Woonsocket, 02895 Time: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

SCHEDULE
Saturday October 8
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Lady Anemoia 5-Piece Folk/Rock Band
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Opening Ceremonies
12:45 PM– 1:30 PM Lady Anemoia 5-Piece Folk/Rock Band
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Kim Oakes & Chris Medina Autumnfest Staples
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Krylo Dance Studio
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM Bayside Tap Company
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Trudel’s Auction
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Platinum Thrill A New Standard in Hard Rock
6:45 PM – 7:15 PM Minute to Win It Family Fun & Audience Participation
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM Sound Check
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM James Montgomery Blues Band Rhode Island Blues Legend

Sunday, October 9
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM The Little Mermen Disney Performance Music
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Dance & Beyond
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM The Little Mermen Disney Performance Music
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Sammy Vaughn PWT Praise & Worship Dance Team
2:40 PM – 4:30 PM Viva Las Elvis NE’s Premier Elvis Presley Tribute Show
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM Minute to Win It Family Fun & Audience Participation
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Three At Home Pop Folk with a Kick
6:45 PM – 7:30 PM Sound Check
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM ZBTB Zac Brown Tribute Band

Monday October 10
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM School of Rock Kids School Rock Band
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Minute to Win It Family Fun & Audience Participation
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Northeast Groove Band Country, Rock, Funk & Dance
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Closing Ceremonies

More info here: https://autumnfest.org/

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Hoods Up Weekend and Leaves & Lobsters Rally

Check out the engines on more than 90 cars, including the Porsches in the new Pop-Up Gallery. Museum open 10-5. On October 10th, an unaffiliated event featuring Ramblers cruising, starting at the museum – all event info here: https://newportcarmuseum.org

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Columbus Day on the Hill

It’s the 30th annual! If you’ve been going for 30 years – or if this is your very first – you’ll want to stop by. From Friday through Monday, the 10th – enjoy over 2 dozen restaurants, a cooking stage, entertainment, and celebrate all things Italian – see and be seen – and we bet there will be a FEW politicians running for office in the crowd!

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Scituate Arts Festival

On the Village Green – on both sides of Route 116 in the area surrounding the historic Scituate Congregational Church. There are many vendors outside our official grounds but, if you are looking for our juried fine art, craft and antiques show, food court and entertainment stage, find them on the Village Green. Check out RI Authors’ table and meet authors of some popular local books.

Arrive early, obey all ‘no parking’ signs and wear comfortable shoes. There is a lot to see and do in the scenic village of North Scituate on Columbus Day weekend! Website for DRIVING DIRECTIONS and information on PARKING: https://www.scituateartfestival.org/directions.htm

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Misquamicut State Beach

First annual Atlantis RIsing International Sand Sculpture Competition will take place on October 7-10, 2022 (Columbus Day Weekend) at Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly. For four days the shores of Misquamicut Beach will be transformed into the mythical city of Atlantis. There will be artists from all over the world competing for a cash prize and you can see them at work carving sculptures out of sand and vote for your favorite. Food trucks, live music, special photo opps and activities for the kids will keep the whole family entertained.

Saturday, October 8 

• Hours of Operation 10 AM – 9 PM
• Aquaman Impersonator and Mermaid available for photos
• Seagulls and Jellyfish available for photos
• Sand Sculpting Demos 11:30 AM and 3 PM
• Sand Sculpting Lesson 10 AM – 5  PM 
• Mary & Brianna perform 11 AM – 1 PM 
• Caswell Cooke & the Peel N’ Eat All Stars  3:30 – 5 PM
• Judges Awards 5:30 PM
• The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to The Bee Gees 7:30 PM – 9 PM
• People’s Choice voting continues 

Sunday, October 9 

• Hours of Operation 10 AM – 9 PM
• Aquaman Impersonator and Mermaid available for photos
• Seagulls and Jellyfish available for photos
• Sand Sculpting Demos 11:30 AM and 3 PM
• Sand Sculpting Lesson 10 AM – 5  PM 
• People’s Choice Voting Continues 
• Never Enuff 11 AM – 2 PM
• Master Sculptors Ice Carving Demonstration 4 PM
• Swon Brothers  6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Verge Aero Drone show 7:45 PM – 8 PM 

Monday, October 10 – FAMILY DAY – Youth under 15 years old admitted for free!

• Hours of Operation 10 AM – 3 PM
• Master Sculptors Giant Pumpking Carving Demonstration 11 AM
• Latin Mix 11AM – 1 PM
• Mr. Vinny Roving Puppets and Bubble 11AM – 3 PM
• Interactive Hoop Dance Entertainment & Performance with Judi Jones 11AM – 1 PM
• Sand Sculpting Demos 11:30 AM 
• Sand Sculpting Lesson 10 AM – 3  PM 
• People’s Choice winner announced 1 PM 

Stay tuned for more details as they become available. All info, here: https://www.southcountyri.com/atlantis-rising/

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17th Annual Applefest at Steere Orchard

Fall harvest celebration on Columbus Day weekend (Sunday and Monday)! Tons of Apples and Hayrides! Baked goods and live music! At Steere Orchard, the event takes place on two days this Columbus Day weekend on October 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 150 Austin Ave., Greenville, 401-949-1456, steereorchard.com