Rhode Island Fairs 2025: Your Seasonal Guide
From ocean-breeze food fests to classic country fairs, Rhode Island packs a lot of tradition into a small state. Here are the key 2025 picks—organized by month—with dates, quick highlights, and official sites for details and tickets.
July 2025
Foster Old Home Days (Foster Fairgrounds)
Dates: July 25–27, 2025
Highlights: Old-home-days tradition with food, contests, animals, rides, and family fun.
Website: https://www.townoffoster.com/
August 2025
Charlestown Seafood Festival (Ninigret Park)
Dates: Aug 1–3, 2025
Highlights: Signature seafood weekend with live music, arts & crafts, midway, and vendor village.
Website: https://www.charlestownseafoodfestival.com/
Eastern RI 4-H Country Fair (Glen Park, Portsmouth)
Dates: Aug 2, 2025
Highlights: 4-H youth livestock shows, kids’ games, waterslides, vendors, and petting zoo.
Website: https://web.uri.edu/4h/programs/fair-guides-and-rules/eastern-rhode-island-4-h-country-fair/
Washington County Fair (Richmond)
Dates: Aug 13–17, 2025
Highlights: RI’s largest agricultural event—midway rides, concerts, livestock shows, pulling contests, and a farm museum.
Website: https://www.washingtoncountyfair-ri.com/
September 2025
Rhode Island Seafood Festival (India Point Park, Providence)
Dates: Sep 6–7, 2025
Highlights: Local seafood, live music, beer garden, and vendors on the waterfront.
Website: https://www.riseafoodfest.com/
October 2025
Autumnfest (Woonsocket)
Dates: Oct 10–13, 2025
Highlights: Northern RI’s biggest fall festival—parade, midway rides, food row, music stages, and family activities.
Website: https://www.autumnfest.org/
Scituate Art Festival (North Scituate Village Green)
Dates: Oct 11–13, 2025
Highlights: Juried fine art & crafts, antiques, food court, and live music—Columbus Day weekend tradition.
Website: https://www.scituateartfestival.org/
