Spending a Day at Bowen’s Wharf
What better way to spend summers in Rhode Island than in Newport? Read on for tours and attractions available through our Pilot House, things to do morning, noon, or evening, free outdoor music series at Bowen’s Wharf and ways to stay active this summer! Book Tours & Attractions at Pilot House! You’ve definitely gone by our Pilot House while walking along America’s Cup Avenue, but
Summer Kickoff at Bowen’s Wharf
It’s June, so with confidence we are happy to say that summer has arrived here at historic Bowen’s Wharf! There’s so much going on in Newport and we can’t wait to celebrate all summer long, starting with Father’s Day. Father's Day Finds Shopping Surprise your dad this Father’s Day with a day together on Bowen’s Wharf! Head over to his favorite shops like the Narragansett and Sail Loft for awesome finds, from
Springing into Summer at Bowen’s Wharf
A Shucking Good Time! Bowen’s Wharf was bustling for the 2019 Oyster Festival! Thank you to all who came out to enjoy the weekend with us — our sponsors, local growers, volunteers, sponsors, musicians, attendees, and special guests! Together we raised over $7,500 for The Nature Conservancy of RI, Ocean State Aquaculture Association and Oliver Hazard Perry. This festival broke the record for the three
Oysters, Skincare, and Mother’s Day
Newport Oyster Festival The sun is out, flowers are blooming, and the countdown to Newport Oyster Festival begins! Join us the weekend of May 17 with fresh oysters, bubbly champagne, and great company under the festival tents! Purchase your tickets at https://bowenswharf.com/events/Newport-Waterfront-Oyster-Festival Friday We kick off the weekend Friday, May 17 with our Opening Night Benefit Party 6-8:30pm! Come down for a night
World’s Largest Viking Ship Sailing in to Bowen’s Wharf
Draken HH Charts Course to Newport Aug. 10-13 during Expedition America: U.S. East Coast Tour 2018. Norwegian Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre (Draken), announced Newport, RI as the sixth official stop on its Expedition America: East Coast Tour 2018 presented by Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The tour, which launched in July 2018, will bring the world’s largest operating Viking ship to Newport for a four-day stopover from August 10-13. Beginning with an arrival
Autumn and Early Winter Events
Forget the mall, shop small! Embrace the waterfront this autumn, and let us inspire you every day with something new & unique. Columbus Day Sidewalk Sales Friday, October 6th, 10am – 5pm through Monday October 9th, 11am – 5pm. (Sunday 12pm-5pm). New shops, new looks…how about some new fragrances or fashions for you, your home or boat? Over 20 locally owned boutiques
By Land, Air, or Sea this Labor Day Weekend!
Labor Day weekend is here: Make the best of it by land, air, or sea! There’s so many exciting and unique activities in around Newport Harbor, and thankfully our Pilot House helps bring all these activities together through ticket sales and informational scoop. If you’re looking for a sea adventure then try Fish’n Tales Adventures here on Bowen’s Wharf. Come aboard
Bacardi Sailing Week on Bowen’s Wharf
Newport has a long sailing history and our picturesque harbor is known to many as the “The Sailing Capital of the World”. Home to America’s Cup sailboats, classic schooners, luxury yachts, and everything in between we are excited that the 5th Annual Bacardi Newport Sailing Week was hosted downtown at Newport Yacht Club. The art exhibit is running now until