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By Abbie Lahmers

THE MUST LIST

10 statewide events happening this month

Participants sink or swim aboard their crafty vessels for the Fools’ Rules Regatta

August 6:

Newport Polo invites spectators to watch international teams gallop to victory at Glen Farm every Saturday. The USA vs. New Zealand match is followed by a special Rhode Island Lobster Boil Dinner of local seafood. Portsmouth, NPTPolo.com

Through August 28:

The Barrington Summer Concert Series continues every Sunday with a lineup of local musicians including Airplay Band, Roger Ceresi’s All Starz, Trinity, and Brass Attack performing at Latham Park. Barrington, LearningCTR.org

August 5:

Take a musical maritime voyage at Linden Place with A Night of Sea Shanties and Food. Enjoy hot dogs with all the fixings while folk singer David Co n performs traditional ballads and sailor songs. Bristol, LindenPlace.org

August 9:

Farms team up with top chefs for Local Food Fest, a live dish preparation event celebrating local food. Enjoy fresh meals along with Rhodymade wine, beer, signature cocktails, and live music on the water. Newport, FarmFreshRI.org

August 18:

Gather with family and friends at Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Third Beach property for seaside tunes by Greg Ferreira at the Beach Bash. A reservation includes s’mores, soft drinks, and dancing – BYO picnic. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org

For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

August 5, 12 & 19:

Bulgarmarsh Recreation Area is the place to be for free summer fun, with Tiverton’s Concerts in the Park series presenting local bands jamming out in a variety of genres select Fridays, plus food trucks. Facebook: Tiverton Recreation

August 6:

Find energetic crowds and healthy competition at Jamestown’s town beach for the 43rd Annual Fools’ Rules Regatta, where participants build and sail a boat they make themselves out of non-marine items. Jamestown, JYC.org

August 20:

Two stages of concerts featuring local and regional talent, food vendors, and art attract music fans to Warren Folks Fest, The Collaborative’s lively annual fundraiser event, now in its sixth year. Warren, TheCollaborative02885.org

August 27:

Tour Newport from two wheels with Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride, inviting new and experienced cyclists to pedal at their own pace to see 10 scenic private spots (released the day of) and enjoy local food and entertainment. BikeNewportRI.org

August 28:

Narragansett Bay provides the backdrop for the Rhode Island Folk Festival, featuring three stages with over 50 artists from around the state and beyond, plus vendors and food trucks, at Rose Larisa Park. Riverside, RhodeIslandFolkFestival.com