Skip the Folk Festival and check out these events in Newport County this weekend
It's a headliner kind of weekend in Newport with the 2023 Newport Folk Festival returning to Fort Adams, but that doesn't mean there's nothing else to do in the area.
For those who like a quieter scene The Newport Show returns or you can take a guided wildflower walk. If you're looking for a little more excitement you can also cheer on some of your favorite police officers in a friendly softball showdown in Tiverton.
And if music is your thing but the crowds at Fort Adams aren't don't worry, there's a pair of free community concerts ready to rock Newport County.
Start making those weekend plans now with these Newport County events.
The Newport Show
The Newport Show returns on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days at the St. George's School Ice Rink, 375 Purgatory Road, Middletown.
The not-to-be-missed opportunity for fine art and fashion aficionados serves as the main fundraiser for its two beneficiaries, the Newport Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, and has cumulatively raised more than $3 million dollars since its beginning. Tickets for one day are $15 or $20 for a weekend pass.
A gala preview party will also be held Friday from 6-9 p.m. at St. George's. Tickets range in price.
For more information visit or to purchase tickets visit thenewportshow.com.
Tiverton Night Out
The Tiverton Police Department, with support from the Tiverton Recreation Commission, is holding a series of charity-driven softball games throughout the day. Among the scheduled battles, the Tiverton Police Department will be seeking to defend its home turf against the police officers of the Portsmouth Police Department in a winner-take-all game.
Games start at 2 p.m. at the Bulgarmarsh Recreational Area, with the final game scheduled for 7 p.m.
Complimentary hamburgers and hotdogs will be served from 2-5 p.m. and from 5-8 p.m. carnival fun for kids including an inflatable obstacle course, crafts and activities. Food trucks will also be present
For more information visit tivertonrecreation.org/nno.
Wildflower walk
Join local naturalist and University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Susanna Williams at the Norman Bird Sanctuary during a free morning walk where you will learn to identify wildflowers that are seasonally in bloom at the Norman Bird Sanctuary.
Enjoy strolling along the trails, exploring blossoming gardens, and meandering through meadows. Please dress accordingly for terrain and weather.
For more information and to register visit eventbrite.com/e/wildflower-walk-tickets-636516527067
Free music
Head over to King Park for this weekend's NimFest concert featuring Ryan Lee Crosby and Mel & the Unruly Roots. The concert take place from 3-6 p.m. and guests are welcome to bring chairs and blankets to layout in the park.
If you're looking double up on concerts or avoid the Folk Festival crowds in Newport, Jamestown will be hosting blues band Cee Cee & the Riders from 6:30-8 p.m. in the East Ferry Memorial Square.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Newport County events July 28-30: Newport Show, Tiverton Night Out
