Strawberries, car shows, live music. Celebrate dads and grads at these Newport Co. events

Will Richmond, Newport Daily News
·3 min read

There's plenty of reason to celebrate this weekend.

Area high school seniors have officially concluded their secondary education career and all the younger siblings are about to join them on summer vacation. And, of course, Father's Day is Sunday.

There would be nothing wrong with making a tee time, grabbing a couple of dad's favorites and making a nice dinner, but there's also plenty happening this weekend to celebrate the grad, dad or anyone else in your life.

From live music to strawberries to cars there's something for everyone.

Check out some of the top events across Newport County happening this weekend.

Newport LiveandNorman Bird Sanctuary Summer Outdoor Series

The third annual outdoor concert series at Norman Bird Sanctuary kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday night with South African jazz legend McCoy Mrubata, for a performance by his Quartet, on their last date before returning to South Africa.

McCoy Mrubata
McCoy Mrubata

Tickets are $35 and available through EventBrite and via Newport Live website.

Strawberry Festival

The Trinity Church strawberry returns on June 19.
The Trinity Church strawberry returns on June 19.

Trinity Church Newport will hold its annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. rain or shine. Join Trinity Church for this family fun-filled event and enjoy homemade strawberry shortcake featuring local berries with fresh Chantilly whipped cream and freshly squeezed lemonade on the campus at Queen Anne Square, Newport. There will be live music from noon–4 p.m.

Newport Motor Car Festival

The 65th annual Newport Motor Car Festival, sponsored by the Portsmouth/Tiverton Rotary Club will be held at thePortsmouth Abbey School, 285 Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth, on Sunday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

This year’s class of cars list will consist of, Thunderbird, Lincoln, Mustang, Camaro, British, Cadillac, Trucks, Pre-1930- Present, Mopar, GT, American, Ford/Shelby, Porsche, Corvette, Foreign, American Sports, Kit Cars, Hybrid, All-Electric, Motorcycles, Modified and now Jeeps. Not to forget the Best of Show and President’s Award!

There will be vendors with fresh baked treats, homemade jewelry, candles, art, Scentsy, Tupperware, key chains, cups, shirts, photography, crystals, Mary Kay, sand art, face painting, dog food/treats and supplies, soaps, kettlepopcorn, fresh seafood, ice cream, coffee, tea, lemonade to name a few. Plus, a variety of food trucks. Something for everyone!

Show Car registration fee is $25. Registration runs from 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m., with peer judging from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Guest parking is available at the Abbey Ice Rink with a $5 (suggested) donation per car. Handicap parking is available.

For more information email: Rotaryclubofportsmouthri@gmail.com/or call 401.207.2586

Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble

Sean Alex Pottery is expected to be among the vendors at the Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble.
Sean Alex Pottery is expected to be among the vendors at the Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble.

The inaugural Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble takes place Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Historic Tiverton Four Corners area for a curated outdoor Art & Garden event. Find such things as pottery, block printing, photography, paintings, metal works, sculpture, bird baths & misters, select clothing, kitchen goods, textiles, linens, jewelry, herbals and a book mobile. Live music with The Virginia James Band. Also offered are two free workshops by local herbalists Nico Lebreux and Jenny Lee.

Free and open to the public with plenty of parking.

This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: Things to do in Newport County June 16-18: Strawberry Festival and more