Rhode Island Craft Shows

Providence Boat Show
01/07 - 01/10 2010
RI Convention Center - Providence, RI
Promoter: Newport Exhibition Group
Show Dir: Nancy Piffard  Ph: (401) 846‑1115
Online: npiffard@newportexhibition.com Web: providenceboatshow.com
Activities: seminars, demos
Attendance: 25,000  
Exhibitors: 300   Exhib. Fee: Contact

Bride On A Budget Wedding Expo 2010
02/13 - 02/13 2010
383 Metacom Avenue - Bristol, RI
Promoter: Cherish The Moments
Show Dir: Teresa Camacho  Ph: (401) 396‑9921
Online: hilda12@cox.net Web: cherishthemoments.net
Attendance: Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: 40   Exhib. Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 01/01/2010

Women's Conference 2010
02/17 - 02/17 2010
RI Convention CTR - Providence, RI 02901
Promoter: Expo Productions
Show Dir: Pat Cruz  Ph: (401) 261‑3300
Online: expoproductions@aol.com  Web: snewoman.com
Activities: luncheon and networking reception
Exhibitors: 12   Exhib. Fee: $1,200
 

SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival
04/07 - 04/11 2010
Downtown - Providence, RI
Promoter: Southeast New England Film, Music & Art
Show Dir: Phil Capobres  Ph: (401) 617‑9528
Online: info@senefilm.org Web: senefilm.org
Attendance: 1,000
Deadline: Crafts: 12/15/2009   Music: 12/31/2009
 

Newport Spring Boat Show
05/21 - 05/23 2010
America's Cup Avenue - Newport, RI
Promoter: Newport Exhibition Group
Show Dir: Nancy Piffard  Ph: (401) 846‑1115
Online: npiffard@newportexhibition.com Web: newportspringboatshow.com
Activities: seminars
Attendance: 10,000  Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2010

Virtu Art Festival
05/29 - 05/30 2010
Wilcox Park - Westerly, RI
Promoter: Greater Westerly‑Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerc
Show Dir: Festival Office  Ph: (401) 596‑7761
Online: lkonicki@westerlychamber.org Web: westerlychamber.org
Activities: creation station, hands‑on activities for children
Attendance: 20,000  Food Booths: 1
Exhibitors: 190   Juried  Exhib. Fee: $150
Deadline: Crafts: 02/21/2010   Music: 02/21/2010
 

Southern New England Women's Expo
05/tba - 05/tba 2010
To Be Announced - Providence, RI
Promoter: Expo Productions
Show Dir: Pat Cruz  Ph: (401) 261‑3300
Online: expoproductions@aol.com  Web: southernnewenglandwomensexpo.com
Activities: fashion show, makeovers, cooking, exhibits, seminars, appearance by colbie caillat
Attendance: 2,500  
Exhibitors: 160   Exhib. Fee: Contact
 

Schweppes Great Chowder Cook Off
06/05 - 06/05 2010
Newport Yachting Center - Newport, RI
Promoter: Newport Waterfront Festivals
Show Dir: Rich Travis or Mike Martin  Ph: (401) 848‑1600
Online: rtravis@newportyachtingcenter.com Web: newportwaterfrontevents.com/chowder‑cook‑off/overview‑chowder‑cook‑off.htm
Activities: kid stop activities, clam cake competition, chowder sampling and voting, community tent
Attendance: 10,000  
Exhibitors: Juried  Exhib. Fee: Contact
 

Newport Flower Show
06/25 - 06/27 2010
Rosecliff - Newport, RI
Promoter: Preservation Society of Newport County
Show Dir: Beverly Ware  Ph: (401) 847‑1000
Online: events@newportmansions.org  Web: newportflowershow.org
Attendance: 6,000
Exhibitors: 65   Juried  Exhib. Fee: $850
 

Narragansett Art Festival
06/26 - 06/27 2010
Veterans Memorial Park - Narragansett, RI
Promoter: Rotary Club of Wakefield
Show Dir: Deedra Durocher  Ph: (407) 789‑7713
Online: deedra110@verizon.net  Web: wakefieldrotary.com
Attendance: 500  Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors: 95   Prize Money: $25‑$50  Exhib. Fee: $65‑$125
Deadline: Crafts: 05/22/2010
 

Newport Music Festival
07/09 - 07/25 2010
Various Newport Mansions - Newport, RI
Promoter: Rhode Island Arts Foundation at Newport
Show Dir: Dr. Mark P. Malkovich, III  Ph: (401) 846‑1133
Online: staff@newportmusic.org  Web: newportmusic.org
Attendance: 23,000
 

Wickford Art Festival
07/10 - 07/11 2010
Village Streets - Wickford, RI
Promoter: Wickford Art Association
Show Dir: Francie Christophersen  Ph: (401) 294‑6840
Online: festivaldirector@wickfordart.org Web: wickfordart.org
Attendance: 75,000  Food Booths: 8   Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 250   Juried  Exhib. Fee: $225
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2010 Food: 07/01/2010  
 

Saint Mary's Feast
07/14 - 07/18 2010
15 Phenix Avenue - Cranston, RI
Promoter: Royal Festivals, Inc.
Show Dir: Anthony Palmisano  Ph: (702) 286‑4944
Online: rfestivals@aol.com Web: sangennarofeast.com
Activities: amusement rides and games
Attendance: 50,000  Food Booths: 15   Food Fee: $750
Exhibitors: 80   Exhib. Fee: $350
Deadline: Crafts: 07/01/2010 Food: 07/01/2010

24th Annual Tiverton Four Corners Arts & Artisan Festival
07/16 2011
3948 Main Road Tiverton, RI
Promoter: Jennifer Sunderland
Show Dir.: Jennifer Sunderland
Ph: 401.533.3211
Online: http://www.TivertonFourCorners.com
Attendance: 3000-4000
Exhibitors: 60+, $100, juried
Deadline: 06/15/2011
 

Rhode Island International Film Festival
08/10 - 08/15 2010
Columbus Theatre Arts Center - Providence, RI
Show Dir: George T. Marshall  Ph: (401) 861‑4445
Online: georget@film‑festival.org  Web: film‑festival.org
Activities: parties, forums, receptions, screenings, awards
Attendance: 26,000
 

Newport Arts Festival
08/28 - 08/29 2010
Newport Yachting Center - Newport, RI
Promoter: Looking Upwards, Inc.
Show Dir: Nichole Smith  Ph: (401) 847‑0960
Online: nsmith@lookingupwards.org  Web: newportartsfestival.com
Activities: children's entertainment and activities to inspire young imaginations
Attendance: 7,000  Food Booths: 8‑10   Food Fee: $350‑$400
Exhibitors: 100   Juried  Exhib. Fee: $275, $450 + $50/corner
Deadline: Crafts: 04/12/2010
 

Newport Waterfront Irish Festival
09/04 - 09/06 2010
Newport Yachting Center - Newport, RI
Promoter: Newport Yachting Center
Show Dir: Rich Travis   Ph: (401) 848‑1600
Online: rtravis@newportyachtingcenter.com Web: newportfestivals.com/Irish_Festivals/
Activities: kid stop activities, irish marketplace, pub tent, and shamrock dance hall
Attendance: 20,000  
Exhibitors: Juried  
 

Newport International Boat Show
09/16 - 09/19 2010
America's Cup Avenue - Newport, RI
Promoter: Newport Exhibition Group
Show Dir: Nancy Piffard  Ph: (401) 846‑1115
Online: info@newportexhibition.com  Web: newportboatshow.com
Activities: seminars, demos
Attendance: 45,000
Exhibitors: 800   Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 07/01/2010
 

Hotel Viking Craft Show
 10/02/2011
 1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI
 Promoter: Event Planners with A Touch of Class
 Show Dir.: Becky A Hanos
 Ph: 401.835.7699
 Online: http://www.evetnplannerswithatouchofclass.com
 Exhibitors: 75 Exhibitors  Booth fee $75 
 Deadline: Deadline 09/10/11
 

International Oktoberfest
10/09 - 10/11 2010
Newport Yachting Center - Newport, RI 02840
Promoter: Newport Waterfront Festivals
Show Dir: Mike Martin   Ph: (401) 848‑1600
Online: rtravis@newportyachtingcenter.com Web: newportfestivals.com/Oktoberfest
Activities: international food, biergartens, and authentic german entertainment
Attendance: 20,000  
Exhibitors: Juried