Block Island Ferry Wind Farm Tours: Take a one-hour narrated cruise to see the country’s first offshore wind farm. Every Wednesday starting June 26 and every Friday starting July 12.
BIMI Harbor Tours: A ferry trip is just the start of your Block Island boating adventures. Take a harbor tour of the Great Salt Pond aboard a historic 30-foot Oldport Launch and listen to the local history, ecology, and folklore surrounding the island. Every Tuesday and Thursday from July 2-August 29.
Block Island Farmers Market: Find edible delights like artisan cheeses and fresh produce, plus arts and crafts, as you stroll the morning marketplace. Every Saturday and Wednesday from June 15-October 12.
SUNDAYS
BI Arts and Crafts Guild Fair: Browse collections crafted by Block Island makers who turn the Block Island Historical Society lawn into a showroom and marketplace for everything from paintings to sculpture. On select Sundays from June 30-September 22.
MONDAYS
Marsh Mucking with The Nature Conservancy: Kids and kids-at-heart can tug on those rain boots and splash around the salt marsh while participating in a scavenger hunt to learn about the wonders of nature. From June 24-September 1.
WEDNESDAYS
Blues on the Block: Hump day is made more bearable thanks to free live blues along the beach. Select Wednesdays from July 10-August 14.
THURSDAYS
Night Market on Dodge: Shops, inns, and eateries offer special music, refreshments, workshops, and more during an Island-wide celebration of small business, including mainstays like the Blue Dory Inn, Beachcomber, Persephone’s Kitchen, and Island Free Library. From July 11-August 29.
July 4
Annual July 4th Parade & Steak Fry: Floats, bands, clowns, and kids march across the Island to celebrate our nation’s birthday, then, feed your appetite with an all-American feast featuring steak, corn on the cob, watermelon, and salad.
July 7
Block Island Country Fest: Big-name performers converge on Ballard’s waterfront hotel, where they’ll perform from morning ‘til evening. If you like what you hear, Ballard’s hosts summer jams all season long.
July 20
Block Island Barbershop Quartet Festival: The 55th installment of one of the oldest barbershop festivals in the country, starring regional male and female a cappella quartets, including the beloved Narragansett Bay Chorus of Providence.
July 27
The Great Salt Pond Swim 5: Ease into open water swimming by joining nearly 150 fellow adventurers in Block Island’s Great Salt Pond. Don’t be fooled – it’s a half-mile swim there and half-mile back, so focus on strength and stamina instead of speed.
August 3
Block Island Triathlon: You can swim, bike, and run across the island, but why not do all three? Start with a brisk swim from Fred Benson Town Beach, dry off to bike along the western coast, and lace up your sneaks for a sprint to the finish line.
August 4
ConserFest: A grassroots music festival on a beautiful island is awesome on its own, but ConserFest also adds a strong message about arts, the environment, and sustainable initiatives.
Annual Mary D. Ball: Live entertainment, food, drinks, and stunning view of New Harbor are trademarks of this family-friendly party where shorts and suits alike are welcome. Ticket proceeds benefit the Mary D. Ball Fund.
August 12
Reggae Fest: If you’re going to spend one summer day on a private beach on an isolated island, you should probably consider Reggae Fest at Ballard’s, with its lineup of five touring reggae outfits.
August 15
Annual House and Garden Tour: Block Island Historical Society lets you inside some of the island’s most beautiful homes and gardens, with an eye towards interesting architecture, design, and decor.
August 31
Lions Club Clambake: Labor Day weekend isn’t complete without this annual clambake. Not a shellfish fan? Landlubbers can find hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausages served up alongside chowder and mussels on Narragansett Inn’s lawn.
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