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Category: Holiday

May 24
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 […]

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Dec 04
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 […]

Oct 23
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 […]

Jan 19
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 […]

Oct 05
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 […]

Sep 14
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 […]

Dec 16
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 […]

Oct 12
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 […]

Sep 28
Events: Fall Festivals and Music

Living large in September! Prosecco at Opening Night of the Newport Wooden Boat Show, mudslides all sunny weekend, the 85′ classic yacht Enticer and so much more at Bowen’s Wharf Marina. Bringing the Wooden Boat Show back to life in Newport was a welcome happening during the Newport International Boat Show.   The exhibition and […]

Dec 09
Holidays and History of Bowen’s Wharf Logo

Have you ever wondered about the history of the Bowen’s Wharf Company logo? The iconic BW oval was created by local stone carver Fud Benson. Seen below this logo is another iconic image, the woodcut print of our Christmas Tree Lighting crafted by Ilse Nesbitt. Her work is on exhibit now at the Redwood Library on Bellevue Avenue […]