What a beautiful day to spend at the RI seafood Fest. Its been a few years and it didn't…read moredisappoint. The entrance fee was reasonable and the gate keepers were very helpful, I could not find my prepurchase tickets in my email and they found my tickets in no time by looking up my name! The even runs for two days but I think everyone showed up on the first day due to a storm hitting on day two. The crowd was big and the vendors worked hard to keep the flow going. So many choices for food, lots a seating and a great view of the cove. I bought my food from Sunset farm, fish and chips, I forgot to take a photo! I started munching before my client got his food it was irresistible. Well fried crispy outside and tender inside. The fries took a back seat though. Lack of salt was a little annoying but that's a minor point. My client got a Brisket grilled cheese that looked vey good as well. Prices were high, that was expected and I came prepared. Well done Providence!

India Point is perfect for the annual RI Seafood Festival. The park is full of vendors, eateries,…read moreraffles and even free bags of kiwis! Only $12 entry fee comes with a cool stamp/tat! From the website I already knew what food I was going to eat. From Caribbean pineapple bowls full of jerk chicken or civieche to Scallop rolls, crazy spiral chips dipped with cheese sauce and bacon to Pretty In Pink lemonade and lobster nacho's everything was awesome.

I think this was one of the most enjoyable evening events I have attended in a long time. My wife…read moreand I loved it so much that after spending a few hours here we grabbed some dinner and headed back to our hotel but then ended up coming back out for at least another hour or so. This is a totally free event where they light bonfires in the waterway and have live music, art installations and light shows. There were a lot of people but there was plenty of space so we didn't feel crowded. It starts around sunset and goes for hours. There are boats that travel along the waterway and tent to the fires, adding wood and making sure everything is safe and stays burning. They also offer gondola rides but you should book those in advance. It was very peaceful and romantic. It's completely outdoors so we brought our dog and many of the restaurants have outdoor seating where you can eat and enjoy the sights. There is also a street fair area adjacent to the waterway that offers food, art, jewelry,etc. We saw a glass blowing demonstration and music acts. That section was quite busy and we did feel a little crowded there. I had never really experienced anything like this before and I enjoyed it. I wish we had something like this where I am and if you're in the area and you see this event, you should definitely stop and check it out.

We knew we were going to be in the area around the time of WaterFire so we made sure to find a…read moreplace to stay and spend the night here. We had never been to anything like this or even really heard that much about it so we were interested to see what it was. WaterFire started about 30 years ago as an art installation that was meant to bring more people to the area and it definitely works. They light the braziers along the rivers, pipe beautiful music through the air and have volunteers on boats going from spot to spot, tending the flames and refilling the wood. There are tons of people there. Just walking and enjoying being outside and being together. The vibe is so relaxed and so peaceful but yet busy and exciting at the same time. It's kind of hard to describe unless you see it for yourself. We headed out around dusk when there was still light in the sky and it was a little chilly but I soon forgot about that. Words can't really express how you're just sort of drawn into the piece and beauty of this whole thing. I feel like this review can't even do it justice. We walked around for over an hour but our dog did start to get cold even though we had her in her jacket, so we headed back to where we were staying for a little while. Once it was dark and we were all warmed up, we headed out again because it was just so enjoyable to be there that we really wanted to come back. The second time we wandered through the street fair area and looked at some of the tables and street vendors. I got a really cool ring that was made out of a an old ornate spoon. There were also food vendors but everything was pretty busy so we ended up getting food on the way back to our hotel. There were families and groups of friends and couples, all just soaking in the magic and ambiance and ultimately we drifted back towards the water again because that is where the real magic is. We sat for a long time watching people float by in gondolas and watching the volunteers slowly push the boats through the canals, adding wood to the flames causing them to rise up. Everyone was friendly and in a good mood and strangers were chatting with each other. There was a real sense of community and peace. This was honestly one of the most romantic evenings I've had with my husband in a long time as well. We nuzzled noses and shared a few kisses to the music and the flame. If you are anywhere near Providence during WaterFire, don't even think about it just go. It's totally free! You don't need tickets or even to plan really. You can just enjoy the fire light and the music and being together in a beautiful place. It's absolutely unforgettable.

First of all, it's way overpriced. How how can a festival charge $15 for meatball sandwich the food…read moreis horrible. It's not even a huge selection of Italian food. No dessert??? This is more of a Block Party I'm not sure how they can call it an Italian feast!!! i'll go to Saint Rocco's way better prices and food

HORRIBLE!!!! Italian Festival??? Where was all the Italian…read morefood and music? What a joke. We went on Wednesday night, the first night. Only a few booths and the food was ridiculously high. We thought there would be more Italian food. Not even close to an Italian Festival! The food was terrible. Nothing but a BLOCK PARTY with a bunch of trouble makers walking around. Young teens looking to hook up. How can you call this an Italian Festival! By Saturday night it got even worse. Fighting and gun shots and several arrests. We will stick to the North End in Boston where they have authentic Italian food, desserts, cappuccino stations, oh.....and Italian music. Disgusted in Cranston

Great choices of food Trucks. Boston, Providence and NYC trucks…read more Loved the Empanadas from Nuchas and the Bulgogi from Big D's Grub. The lines for the Sweet waffles at Waffles and Dinges were always long !! Most of the choices were sandwiches, fries, empanadas or sweets. Overall a very well attended event. Jessica S was manning the Yelp booth, letting others know about our site and benefits... :-)

Beautiful day for the Food Truck Bash! Radish's empanadas were slammin' good and a deal for only…read more$2! I also enjoyed the waffles....mmmm! Sadly the event didn't live up to my expectations overall... I thought here would be many more trucks given we paid $8 to get in. There were only 8! Less of a bash and more of a soirée.

Definitely one of the most fun annual festivals in Providence, if you have the day free, come spend…read moreit at the block party of all block parties. Free entry, live music, fun vendors and awesome giveaways -- it's the perfect combination for a great time, especially with 'Gansett putting the entire thing together. You can score everything from cool threads to vintage vinyl while you sip your beer, and learn about awesome local businesses while you stroll the block. I've been to this event three years in a row now, and can honestly say it's one of my most favorite local events. Not to be missed, especially if you love 'Gansett!

A day sporting an expertly mixed cocktail of my favorite ingredients - good music, good food, good…read morefolks, and (of course) great brews. Beer trucks galore! No one knows how to typify RI locality like the dudes and dudettes from 'Gansett beer. I'm personally a fall beer addict, and the Fest autumn brew was in full flow this day. There was also a good surplus of the Del's Shandy being dished out for those who just couldn't get enough. I coupled the copious liquid lunch with a delicious caesar wrap from Z Food truck and quickly found myself in some damn fine bliss. A quick stroll down the street (beer in hand I might add - the perks of a block party) and we found party part 2 kickin' on at the E&O Tap - a great local dive. The music selection was an amazing local variety, culminating with the amazing antics of a street marching band that struck a nostalgic cord with my inner band geek. Events like these typify the amazing Providence community that is comprised of so many crosswinds in the cultural sphere. Kudos to all those involved - let's keep 'em comin'.

Always a fun outing! We had a lovely little picnic in the car, did some serious people-watching &…read moreenjoyed the incredible pumpkins at the Roger Williams Park Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. The displays were absolutely outstanding! So many imaginative carvings, clever details & gorgeous glowing scenes to take in as you slowly make your way through the Zoo. We lucked out with spectacular fall weather, which made the whole evening even better! NOTE: Oh My Gourd! The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Story features the extraordinary artistic feat that takes place at Roger Williams Park Zoo every October. With more than 5,000 carved pumpkins on display & an average of 110,000 - 140,000 visitors from all over the world each season, this is not your average pumpkin show! Watch Oh My Gourd! here: https://youtu.be/WqUQALKnHPU?si=vYT8UgxxFZCFWGR2

I would say this is more of a 4.5-star review, but alas, Yelp and its lack of a .5-star option…read more This is the 2nd time I've done the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, and the other time was the first year they did it, so a significant amount of time has passed. It wasn't as big or long as I remembered, but it's still a fun time nonetheless. While more geared towards children, adults can and will still enjoy it, especially with the 80s rock blasting in parts and obscure but good 80s rock, like 'Twilight Zone'. Some of the displays are really good. Some of the pumpkins are carved, and some are painted. However, I don't think they are all 100% pumpkins. Some I don't even think are pumpkins, just made to look like them. And some I think are just plastic faux pumpkins that they reuse every year. All that said, it's still a good time. I went right at twilight, so it's probably even better in full darkness, but the later you go the worse the parking is. It took me about 35 minutes to go through it at a modest pace. Stopping to take pictures and look around, so I wasn't racing through, but I wasn't dragging my feet by any means.

What a great venue to show off all of the local arts and crafts. The place was packed full of…read moreunique items and colorful folks. This was a great event sponsored in part by Yelp. I am really glad to have participated. I do have to agree with the other review on the prices. They were a little on the up side for some of the booths...but there were barges to be had. And, as I found out, some were willing to negotiate. But in the end, it is the free market. If they are not finding buyers, they will lower their pricing expectations. --Down side alert--- So I must make my other comments though. They do charge 3$/person to go in. Of course they tell you it is a donation, but you are not getting in with out paying. So it is going to a good cause I am sure I hear you saying. Maybe, but it is also money you can no longer spend inside with the people selling their wares and crafts. And when you have to pay for a family of 4 or 5, it eats into the out flow. Lastly, this is a great venue and a wonderful opportunity to gussy up that side of Garden City. Rumor had it though that they are about to tear down the building and put up a new Walmart. Say it isn't so....!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is bad enough that this state is not business friendly, but the businesses it is friendly to (or can afford to be friendly) are not really the ones we want.

Unfortunately I was working this event so I didn't get to look around too much. I heard about all…read morethe nice, quality things that were there. Can't wait for next year!

I go every year and the food is just amazon people are so super friendly and kids games are old…read moreschool but super fun for the kids will keep on going .

1st time visiting this Polish festival, won't ever go back. The food was so BAD! Food was cold and…read morelacked seasoning. I am not Polish but can make more flavorful golumpki and plotki. It was the worse plotki I have ever had freezing cold, no seasoning, and they ran out of sour cream. There was not a 1 polish dessert, instead there were ordinary brownies and smores cups. There was no pride and love in the food. Sad.

Nice street festival in Cranston…read more Rolfe Square was closed for about 10 blocks and there was a large number of arts and crafts, food trucks, face painting, moonwalk for the kids, etc. There were booths from the Police and the Coast Guard to educate festival goers about their profession and also to give information to those who wanted some. There was a good size Beer Garden in front of the food truck area and it was well attended. The majority of the crafts were homemade stuff like candles, paintings, clothing, etc. I really enjoyed walking around and seeing the locals partake on a nice Spring festival.