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This Festival has become "New England's largest winter extravaganza." Alive with sparkle and excitement, the Newport Winter Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, music, and entertainment, with fun for all ages. Sand sculptures, a Chili Cook-Off, city-wide Scavenger Hunt, and an Ice Sculpting Competition, and a Children's Fair are just some of the many colorful and exciting events that will captivate you.
Purchase a Winter Festival button and receive free admission or significant discounts to events, plus additional discounts at restaurants and retailers throughout the city. Buttons offer over $500 value for only $8.00. Partial proceeds to benefit local charities.
Only a few of the 150 events are listed here. See web site for complete listings.
Feb 12 - 9 pm, Beatlemania at the Newport Marriott
Kick off the 2010 Newport Winter Festival with "The Cast of Beatlemania"
Feb 13 - 8 pm, Comedy Show at the Hotel Viking
Hosted by Joe Rocco of the Newport Summer Comedy Series and the Newport WInter Festival. Featuring comedians Tony V. best seen on Seinfeld, Conan & Comedy Central and Jimmy Dunn best seen on Comedy Central, NESN & Jimmy Kimmel. Opener Carolyn Plummer.
Call 401-847-7666 to order your VIP tickets or for more information
Feb 13 - Ice Carving at Brick Market Place
11am-3pm Ice sculptors wield their chisels, chain saws, blow dryers and power sanders as they create masterpieces. See these spectacular works of art.
Feb 14 & 15 - 2-day, Children's Fair at the Newport Marriott
11:30 - 4 pm. Featuring face painting, balloon creations, arts & crafts and much more....
Feb 20 - Rat Pack Tribute Band
Don't miss this year's NEW Performance by the acclaimed "RAT PACK" a tribute band, Saturday, February 20th, Hyatt Regency Newport. An Ideal Holiday Gift!!! Order your tickets nowor this very special and entertaining show!! VIP Tickets Available.
Feb 21 - People's Credit Union's Festival Day
At Easton's Beach, Sunday February 21st, 11am-3pm. Featuring a block hunt, suspenders juggling troupe, a polar bear plunge, sand/snow sculpting and additional 2010 Winter Festival Events such as the Chili Cook-Off, Scavenger Hunt etc.
For event updates and weather cancellations please call the Winter Festival Calendar at www.newportevents.com/winterfest/index.shtml
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