Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020!
As Christmas fast approaches and with 2020 right around the corner, thank you to everyone who frequents our local shops & restaurants and for bringing friends and family to enjoy the historic waterfront! Happy Holidays from Bowen’s Wharf We’re humbled to be a part of family traditions for the past 50 years and welcome everyone to walk through the wharf to feel the holiday
Christmas at Bowen’s Wharf
As the temperature drops, the holiday magic ramps up with new and returning winter happenings to help you enjoy Christmas in Newport! Gilded age glamour at the Mansions meets Colonial Christmas charm on the coast, proving once again that our popular summer destination is equally special in the winter. Merchant Spotlight This holiday season we're featuring our community up close.
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
Holiday Happenings in Newport
It’s Christmas time in Newport, the most magical time of the year here on the waterfront! We may complain about the cold weather, but no one can resist how beautiful our coastal scenery is in combination with the lights, trees, wreaths, and (maybe!) a light layer of snow. While you’re shopping for all of your loved ones, enjoy what
Giving Thanks Giving Gifts and Getting Great Food
Laughing & eating all the way: That’s the way we welcome the holiday season to New Engl and …yep, with eating! Newport Restaurant Week (November 2-11, 2018) celebrates Newport’s cuisine scene and this year local seafood plays a starring role. 22 Bowen’s, Diego’s and Wharf Pub Newport present prix fixe 2-course lunches for $20 and 3-course dinners at $50. Fluke created
Wellness Week in Newport
Who doesn’t want to be well and feel great? Our shop owners regularly replenish their skincare offerings to keep you looking your very best. Discover Newport has created Wellness Week to start the year off right by focusing on lifelong health and wellness solutions. This inaugural celebration of mind, body and spirit features a diverse array of
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
A Celebration of Classic Sail and Power Boats, Marine Artists and Craftsmen
Newport Wooden Boat Show Exp ands at Historic Bowen’s Wharf Classic wooden boats from all over New Engl and will be sailing into the boutique marina at Bowen’s Wharf for the exp anded 2017 Newport Wooden Boat Show, September 14th through September 17th. “Boats that intrigued owners over 85 years ago are coming together with contemporary builds of heritage designs. The
Winter Days and Winter Nights
Snuggled home by warm hearths or out enjoying sparkling nights on the town, winter is upon us here in New Engl and. We’re so proud of our contribution to Christmas in Newport and hope that you have found many delightful presents whilst shopping locally. (Roger King Fine Art Gallery displays the stunning Santa among their collection of American art,
Fall Festival: seafood, music, more!
Ever wonder why fishermen, chefs and shuckers get together in the fall to prepare mouth-watering dishes for us all? Because it’s fun! Hard work, lot’s of prep, yes: but the result is a walloping two-day festival, all over our historic waterfront wharf. New this year is a scavenger hunt: organized by the RI Oyster Trail. Join the RIOT and