Saturday, August 14th, 9AM
Rain date Sunday.
The cannon will be fired at 9:00 AM to begin construction of the “vessels.” Entrants are allowed two hours to construct a sailing craft on the beach, and these “vessels” must be constructed of non-marine items. The craft may be pre-constructed, but must be disassembled and built again on the beach. Races begin at 11:00 AM with the firing of the cannon to begin the Class 1 race.

Vessels compete for first, second, and third place in each class. Classes are determined by the number of participants on each vessel: one, two, three, four, and five or more (Unlimited Class). Coveted awards of the day include The Karl Smith Most Ingenious Design, The Worst Example of Naval Architecture, and the Frank Newman Judges’ Award.

Although the highlight of the regatta is often the Unlimited Class, whose vessels range from fifteen to over forty feet in length and are crewed by as many as a dozen or more hardy fools, the Class 1 participants, who in the past have included one child in a sandbox propelled by an umbrella, are equally as engaging.

The event has always attracted regional attention, and participants and spectators come from far and wide. Past regattas have been highlighted in Yankee Magazine and the National Geographic’s World magazine. This year’s event will again be featured in Rhode Island Monthly magazine.

The event is open to anyone who likes to have fun and be foolish, and there is no entry fee.

For more information call 401-423-1492, or visit the Jamestown Yacht Club’s website.

August 14, 2010

Spend the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep in restored Navy bunks, eat meals "chow-line style" in the Officer's Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille. Guests will enjoy all-day admission, three delicious meals, and will have the opportunity to participate in shipboard activities. They will also receive a free Overnight Survival Guide filled with fun facts and activities.
Website - 508-678-1100

Saturday Aug 14th, 10AM-3PM 

FREE

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has scheduled Take Me Fishing Day at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge.  This family-fun filled event will include: 

• Loaner poles with live bait

• Two surf fishing clinics

• Casting and baiting demonstration

• Japanese art of fish painting

• Fly-tying demonstrations

• Children's activities table

• "Cool Casting" game

• Make Your Own Trail Mix

• Fun handouts

 The first 107 kids will receive a mini-tackle box in honor of 107th Anniversary of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Friday August 6–Sunday Aug 15 
Includes a Carnival, Circus, Concerts, Hot Dog Eating Contest, Food Vendors, Arts and Craft Vendors, Community Organizations and more.
Click here for schedule. 

The Festival is an event designed to bring our community together, and continue celebrating our Nation's Independence, enjoy the summer days at the water,  while providing our community based organizations and other businesses in our area an opportunity for the public to get acquainted with them.  There will be many different businesses and organizations, some selling goods/services, some just providing information to the public for you to get acquainted with them.

Saturday August 14, 10:00am–4:00pm.

Be a printer's devil, visit the one-room school, do laundry with a washboard, crafts table, scavenger hunt, pennies in the hay, Audubon story hour, Rhoda the cow, visit the blacksmith, face paint, music, eggstra special raffle for little ones, ice cream and hot dogs!
SCM members, free; non-member adults, $3; children, $1.
Call (401) 783-5400, or visit the South County Museum website for more information.

August 11-15, 8:00am–11:00pm.

Rhode Island's largest authentic county fair.  Country music concerts, a giant midway, animal shows, Grange and 4-H exhibits, crafts, children's games, and more.  
Admission tickets again this year are $9.00 for adults, as those 10 years of age and under are admitted free of charge.  Parking is free.
Call (401) 782-8139, or visit the website for schedule.

Saturday, August 14, 8:00am–9:30am

Rise and Shine with the Fowl and Swine! Spend the morning getting up-close and personal with Coggeshall Farm Museum's heritage livestock.  Participants will join one of the museum's costumed interpreters to help with the morning chores while learning about farm animals in 18th century Rhode Island.  Feed the swine, brush the cows, and turn out the chickens while finding out what makes Coggeshall Farm's animals so special.  After the chores, return to the farmhouse for a breakfast of 1790's Jonnycakes.
Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for a morning in the barnyard.
This program begins promptly at 8:00am; please arrive at least five minutes early. Admission: $8 for Adults; $5 Children.
Phone 401.253.9062
Email: info@coggeshallfarm.org
Website

August 14, 7-10PM

The East Bay Chamber of Commerce presents the "Rhode Island's Got Talent" show. 

Cost: adults, $10; children, $6. Information: 401-245-0750 or visit www.eastbaychamberri.org.