Mark your calendar for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Taste of Rhode Island!
Saturday, September 27, 11 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 11 AM – 6 PM

Taste of Rhode Island captures the essence of why Rhode Island is loved by travelers and locals alike —fantastic foods. From the fruits of the sea, to Federal Hill, to summer shoreline standards, it’s all here! Explore tastes from over 30 favorite eateries dotting the map of the Ocean State. Then enjoy live entertainment from Rhode Island’s most acclaimed musicians, culinary demonstrations from celebrity chef Jon Ashton, nonstop children activities at our KidStop, and hand-crafted goods from our marketplace. You won’t want to miss Rhode Island making history as it serves up 20 years of gastronomic glory and commitment to the community by giving back!

Find out what’s Happening at our 20th celebrations, plan your appetite around what is being served up on our menu this year, read more about our specialties including culinary demonstrations by Jon Ashton and wine seminars by McWilliam’s and Mirasssou wineries, listen to live entertainment by WHJY, and watch with your very own eyes, a slurping and shucking oyster contest presented by American Mussel Harvesters. It’s all here at the Newport Yachting Center!