This Festival In Rhode Island Has Been Going Strong Since 1983
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 02, 2023
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
As we journey into the final full month of the summer, we have plenty to do in August – from visiting our favorite restaurants with outdoor seating to checking out the many activities and events planned throughout the month. No matter how busy your schedule is, try to carve out some time for a visit to the Black Ships Festival, a one-of-a-kind festival in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Join Rhode Islanders for three days of fun during the 40th Annual Black Ships Festival, slated for Aug. 11-13, 2023. Events will be held in Bristol and Newport.
A celebration of the friendship between Rhode Island and Japan, the three-day festival kicks off with opening ceremonies at Rockwell Park in Bristol at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11.
The weekend will also feature a Cultural Marketplace Fair at Independence Park in Bristol. Bring the whole family along to check out such entertainment as Taiko drumming, a Koto performance, and a parade.
The parade will celebrate the culture and heritage of Japan, and all guests are invited to join in.
Explore the fair that will also feature a variety of food trucks, selling everything from BBQ to ice cream. Baba Sushi, Boru Noodles, and Yagi Noodles are among the food trucks scheduled to attend.
Have you been to this festival in Bristol, Rhode Island? What did you think? Will you go again this year? Let us know in the comments! Then find out why Bristol is one of the best hidden gems in Rhode Island.
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