The 31^st  Newport Winter Festival will be held Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 21.  This year’s theme is: “The Marvels of Winter”. You might even see a Super Hero walking around. A great way to defeat the Winter doldrums is to come to Newport for what has been called, “New England’s largest Winter Extravaganza”.  The Festival is ten days of non-stop food, festivities, music and fun with over 150 events for families, children and adults.

Featured events include the 24th Annual Samuel Adams Chili Cook-Off, the 2nd Annual Mac n’ Cheese Smackdown, Changes in Latitude which is a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, The Eagles Experience, Ice Sculpting, Beach Polo, and much, much more! For more information, call 401-847-7666 or visit www.NewportWinterFestival.com.

During the course of the Festival is Valentine’s Day on  Thursday, February 14.  So come to Newport, enjoy the festival, and stay with us at The Ivy Lodge (www.ivylodge.com) for a romantic winter get-away… sit by a cozy fire in the heart of the Mansion District!!!  

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What is now a national movement, Restaurant Week wherein an area’s finest dining establishments participate in featuring their signature dishes at a very affordable prix fixe price for lunch and for dinner, originated right here in Newport some 12 years ago.  Due to its immense popularity, Newport has gone on to expand the concept to a Spring Restaurant Week as well as one in the autumn season.

This year more than fifty of Newport and Bristol County’s best restaurants will share their abundant culinary talents November 2 thru November 11.  A two course, prix fixe lunch, will be offered at $20; a three course dinner at $35. Additionally, this year a prix fixe premier dinner for $50 is available at some locations.  A complete list of participating restaurants can be found at www.discovernewport.org. Your gastronomic experience will be so impressive that you will want to make plans for Spring Restaurant Week scheduled for April 5-19, 2019, and next year’s Fall Session, November 1–10.

Featuring highly trained, matched teams of horses drawing authentic, nineteenth century coaches through the streets of Newport.

If you are fortunate to be visiting Newport the week of August 16^th, you will have the opportunity of a lifetime! Experience more than a dozen teams of horses drawn by their colorful coaches in a glistening tack, through the streets of Newport and the grounds of the spectacular gilded age mansions. They come from all over the country for these demonstrations of a century old tradition which was a regular feature of fashionable New York and Newport life. 

On Saturday morning August 18th, there is a free-to-the–public driving exhibition on the grounds of the Elms, beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. This performance, in which each team must execute a series of complex movements, comes around only every three years. You can also see the Coaches each day from August 16-19, there is free public viewing of the historic coaches along their routes throughout the city. http://www.newportmansions.org/events/a-weekend-of-coaching/drive-route-maps

The Ivy Lodge is situated right in heart of all of this! The Elms is a short walk from the Inn. Nothing compares to our close proximity to the horses, the people and the action of this singular event. A weekend of coaching happens only once every three years.  Ivy Lodge is the perfect place for you to have a most unique, memorable visit to the City by the Sea. So prepare for the the next event of spectacular and unforgettable “times gone by” in the year of 2021.

For more information pertaining to this event, please visit:

http://www.newportmansions.org/events/a-weekend-of-coachingFor Ivy Lodge reservations, please visit:

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Newport may be known as the yachting capital of the world, but it’s the sailboats that draw visitors from across New England to the Bowen’s Wharf Newport Wooden Boat Show each year. Here, enthusiasts gaze at beautiful wooden vessels, enjoy themed activities, and celebrate the heritage of wooden sailboat building.

Showcasing Newport’s Sailing Heritage

This year’s expanded show will be held at the marina at Bowen’s Wharf as usual, and it will feature numerous contemporary-built sailboats (and some classics!) that channel the historic vessels of yesteryear. These sailboats feature the beauty and elegant finish of traditional sailboats, but they’re built using modern technology and shipbuilding techniques to give sailors a taste of the old, with the power and convenience of today’s modern methods. There will be an opportunity for attendees to board 11 of the boats in attendance and to learn more about sailing and shipbuilding from various vendors, sailing organizations, and businesses.

The collection of wooden boats in attendance includes both classic sailboats and motor yachts. One such ship is Courageous, a 48-foot vessel built in 1947 that still maintains its original look and hardware. Fidelio, a 27-foot racing and cruising ship with a winning record, will also be on display. The 1956 ship—as well as Duchess, a 50-foot motor yacht built in the 1930s—will be available for sale to attendees seduced by the sea. Numerous other vessels, ranging in size from 12 to 76 feet, will be in attendance as well.

Entertainment for the Whole Family

Attendees need not be sailing experts or even enthusiasts to have a great time at the Wooden Boat Show. In addition to the main attractions—the boats themselves—exhibitors and vendors will be set up both on land and in the water. Visitors are encouraged to explore the unique shops, restaurants, and other entertainment options found in Newport’s historic waterfront district. There will be live Caribbean and folk music for visitors to enjoy (Newport also hosts the Newport Folk Festival at the end of July), with alcoholic drinks available for purchase daily at waterfront bars. The show is open to the entire family, and even Fido is welcome to join in on the fun. Some proceeds from the event benefit Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s official sailing education vessel.

Planning Your Visit

Bowen’s Wharf Newport Wooden Boat Show takes place on Thursday, September 14 through Sunday, September 17, 2018 at Bowen’s Wharf, located at 1 Bowen’s Landing in Newport. The free event is held in conjunction with the Newport International Boat Show and Newport Brokerage Boat Show, both of which do require paid admission. These events draw large crowds to Newport, so it’s a good idea to book lodging in advance. Ivy Lodge offers unmatched charm, beautiful rooms, and luxurious amenities, and we are currently accepting reservations. Call us today at 401-849-6865 to book your room now!