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2011
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CLICK ON THE MONTH TO GO DIRECTLY
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER - DECEMBER
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Click here for more information about Guided Tours Adults $10 Children (6-17) $5 5 and under FREE
Family Rate $25
For information about Group Tours
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6th
Annual
Newport
A collection of elegant motorcars, flying motorbikes and haute couture. Sponsor’s Ride & Drives. Display of exotic sports cars, awards presentation. Adults $22; Youth $10 (15 and younger).
For information please visit
www.newportconcours.org
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Fortress of Nightmares Presents
The Fort Adams Trust is proud to offer 3-Hour Ghost Hunts on the 4th Friday of each month from May through September, in addition to our Halloween Ghost Hunts that take place during the month of October. These Summer ghost hunts are lengthier and more intimate as tickets are limited to 40 per night giving our guests three hours to investigate the fort with The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group as your guides. For Tickets or more information visit the Fortress of Nightmares Website:
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A great day of fun! Admission is FREE for the entire family. This year’s theme is health, wellness, nutrition & fitness. The day will be filled with entertainment, a wide variety of activities and games, learning experiences and various vendor booths. The March of Dimes is organizing a Touch-A-Truck Event – lots of cool vehicles to touch, climb on and sit in. Food vendors on site throughout the event. Discounted Tours of Historic Fort Adams listening tunnels will be offered. Volunteers needed! For more information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 or at llabrecque@fortadams.org
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Tuesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm A social gathering for dogs and their owners.
Additional Cadet Inductions will be held on For information visit the Canine Cadet Page on our site or contact Robert McCormack at 401.841.0707 or email rmccormack@fortadams.org. |
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Friday, 7:00pm – 10:30pm The perfect kick-off to Newport’s 2011 summer season. This annual ‘friend and fund raiser’ benefits the Fort Adams Trust. Enjoy Behind-the-Scenes Tours, Scrumptious Food, Silent & Live Auctions, Music and Dancing.
Sponsorship Opportunities available. For information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 or at llabrecque@fortadams.org
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Fortress of Nightmares Presents
The Fort Adams Trust is proud to offer 3-Hour Ghost Hunts on the 4th Friday of each month from May through September, in addition to our Halloween Ghost Hunts that take place during the month of October. These Summer ghost hunts are lengthier and more intimate as tickets are limited to 40 per night giving our guests three hours to investigate the fort with The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group as your guides. For Tickets or more information visit the Fortress of Nightmares Website:
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Tuesday,
6:00pm
– 8:00pm
A social gathering for dogs and their owners.
For information visit the
Canine Cadet Page on our site or contact Robert McCormack at
401.841.0707 or email
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Air National Guard Band of the Northeast Concert Friday, 5:30-7:00pm The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast has an established tradition of musical excellence since its activation in 1941. Proudly representing the Massachusetts Air National Guard, this band is heard by over one and a half million people annually. This concert is free to the public
For information about the event contact Laurie Labrecque at 401-841-0707 or at llabrecque@fortadams.org. Visit www.bandofthenortheast.ang.af.mil/ to find out more about the band.
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McGrath's
Public Clambake
Friday, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Following the Air Guard Concert join us for a Traditional Old Fashioned Clambake prepared by McGrath Clambakes. All proceeds to benefit the Fort Adams Trust. Children’s Menu available (12 and under). $70 per person with lobster; $60 without lobster; Children $30. Discount for Trust members.
Advance registration is required. No tickets will be sold at the door. For information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 ex: 4 or email llabrecque@fortadams.org. |
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Newport's 4th of July Fireworks Monday, 9:00pm-ish (rain date July 5th)
The cities annual fireworks go off shortly after dusk from the north end of Fort Adams State Park. |
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Civil War Living History Weekend
Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 2pm Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with two days of Civil War living-history recreating the daily life of soldiers and civilians during the 1860’s. Re-enactors in authentic uniforms will perform demonstrations, drills and carry out dramatic simulations of assaults on the Fort and much more.
Reenactment Admission:
Underground Tunnel Tours:
For information contact Robert McCormack at 401.841.0707 or email rmccormack@fortadams.org.
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Fortress of Nightmares Presents
The Fort Adams Trust is proud to offer 3-Hour Ghost Hunts on the 4th Friday of each month from May through September, in addition to our Halloween Ghost Hunts that take place during the month of October. These Summer ghost hunts are lengthier and more intimate as tickets are limited to 40 per night giving our guests three hours to investigate the fort with The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group as your guides. For Tickets or more information visit the Fortress of Nightmares Website:
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Newport Folk Festival
www.newportfolkfest.net or 401.848.5055 NO FORT TOURS DURING FESTIVAL |
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www.newportjazzfest.net or 401.848.5055 NO FORT TOURS DURING FESTIVAL |
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13th Annual Newport Storm Luau
Presented by Coastal Extreme Brewing Company. This is to benefit the Fort Adams Trust. Live music, Polynesian Dancers, Hawaiian themed food, ice cold Newport Storm beer and Thomas Tew rum drinks. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door (while available). Tickets can be purchased at the Fort Adams Trust Gift Shop, online at www.newportstorm.com or at their brewery located at 293 JT Connell Road, Newport or by calling 401.849.5232. This is a 21+ only event. Must show valid ID upon entrance. Sponsorship Opportunities available. For more information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 or at llabrecque@fortadams.org
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Fortress of Nightmares Presents
The Fort Adams Trust is proud to offer 3-Hour Ghost Hunts on the 4th Friday of each month from May through September, in addition to our Halloween Ghost Hunts that take place during the month of October. These Summer ghost hunts are lengthier and more intimate as tickets are limited to 40 per night giving our guests three hours to investigate the fort with The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group as your guides. For Tickets or more information visit the Fortress of Nightmares Website:
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Fortress of Nightmares Presents
The Fort Adams Trust is proud to offer 3-Hour Ghost Hunts on the 4th Friday of each month from May through September, in addition to our Halloween Ghost Hunts that take place during the month of October. These Summer ghost hunts are lengthier and more intimate as tickets are limited to 40 per night giving our guests three hours to investigate the fort with The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group as your guides. For Tickets or more information visit the Fortress of Nightmares Website:
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Friday, 6pm-8pm
First view of fine art and antiques offered by dealers in the splendid setting of an historic fort —wonderful finds for both seasoned and new collectors. This is a benefit for the Fort Adams Trust.
For more information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 or at llabrecque@fortadams.org or visit www.fortadams.org. |
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Fort Adams Antiques Festival
The 3rd
Fort Adams
Annual Antiques Festival is a benefit for the Fort Adams Trust.
Presented and managed by Ferguson & D’Arruda Antiques, Providence,
RI. Dealers will be offering a wide range of items. Appraisers will
be on-site during the afternoon. Early buyers 9am – 10am. General
public 10am – 5pm. Food and beverage available for purchase.
General Public $7.00 (with Ad $6.00) PREVIEW PARTY: Friday, Sept. 30th 6-8pm For booth space contact Ferguson & D’Arruda at 401.273.5550 or visit www.ferguson-darruda.com.
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Sunday, 9am – 3pm Presented by the Middletown Rotary Club. Located on the North Lawn of Historic Fort Adams. A display of 200 cars, trucks and vans are featured. Prizes are awarded in a variety of classes. Food and beverage available for purchase. For information contact Laurie at 401-841-0707 or email llabrecque@fortadams.org. |
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Dozens of local restaurants are supplying tons of delicious food. Local and nationally-known bands will be headlining all day long. Fun and games including a climbing wall, performers, bouncy house, pirates and more! Help Fort Adams now so it can become a favorite spot for your friends and family for decades to come. For Tickets & more info Visit:
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Monday, October 10th (Columbus Day) is the last day for guided tours. . .
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Ticket sales begin at 6:00PM and end at 9:00PM each evening The Fort Adams Trust in association with The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group present FORTRESS OF NIGHTMARES, featuring two Halloween attractions at one great location. The Tunnels of Terror Haunted Maze is a terrifying walk through the dark tunnels of the Fort, while the Fortress Ghost Hunts takes you on a legitimate paranormal investigation. To Purchase Ticket Online or for more info please visit:
Admission: Ghost Hunt $10 Tunnels of Terror $10 Combo Ticket $15 Tours are weather dependent and sturdy footwear is required.
Volunteers needed!
If you’re
interested in becoming a part of Fortress this year, www.fortressofnightmares.com/volunteer
Or
contact us Directly:
Sponsorship Opportunities available.
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Fort Adams Festival of Lights
A “Christmas in Newport” fundraising event to benefit the Fort Adams Trust and the James L. Maher Center. Show your creative talent by decorating your own tree! Cash prizes awarded for best tree in 4 categories.
Activities include: Tree Decorating; Public Viewing & Voting; Variety of activities & entertainment; Hot Soups, beverages and sweets available; Make your own S’mores. For further information, Sponsor and Volunteer Opportunities contact Laurie at 401.619.5801 or llabrecque@fortadams.org or Mea at 401.846.0340 or meas@maherconter.org.
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