The 35th annual Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival is in Newport, about 34 miles south of Providence, on 17 and 18 October 2026, with lobster rolls, stuffies, chowder, clams and oysters.
Dates and details checked May 31, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Providence around 17 to 18 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival runs 17 to 18 October. These are the food tours and tastings in Providence to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Enjoy a food tour with a felonious twist. Come take a taste of Providence's Italian neighborhood while also learning about its historical characters who didn't always ...
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Discover the flavors of Providence on a guided food and history tour. Explore the Fox Point neighborhood, taste local dishes, and learn about the city's unique history.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore Providence's Fox Point neighborhood on a guided walking tour. Learn about its immigrant history and enjoy tastings at some of the best immigrant-owned restaurants.
Address: Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 (about 34 miles south of Providence)
PVDFest fills downtown Providence with food trucks, artisan markets, parades and live performances across two days each September; a city-led free festival.
Providence Restaurant Weeks runs a fortnight in late January and February with 90-plus participating restaurants serving prix-fixe lunch and dinner.
Providence Restaurant Weeks runs a second time in late July with the same prix-fixe format. Lunch from $15.95, dinner from $35.95; 60-plus participating.
18-19 Sep 2027
PVDFest
Food truck village, downtown block parties
21-22 Feb 2027
RI VegFest
Plant-based, vegan, vegetarian
25 Jan to 7 Feb 2027
Providence Restaurant Weeks (Winter)
Citywide prix-fixe menus
26 Jul to 8 Aug 2027
Providence Restaurant Weeks (Summer)
Citywide prix-fixe menus
9-11 Aug 2027
Federal Hill Summer Festival
Italian food, live music, restaurant block party
9-12 Oct
Galbani Columbus Weekend Festival
Italian street food, sausage and peppers, live music
