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10 essential events this month

May 1: Celebrate the start of the local growing season at Four Town Farm with a tour of their 150-acre asparagus farm. Enjoy themed dishes by chef-instructors from Johnson & Wales University. Seekonk, EventBrite: Farm Fresh Rhode Island

May 2: The Giusto team partners with Yagi Noodles, TSK, Sup Dog Supper Club, and others for Restaurants For Relief, a culinary experience supporting humanitarian aid for Ukraine through World Central Kitchen. Newport, GiustoNewport.com

May 7: InDowncity kicks off the popular Open Air Saturdays with an outdoor stroll, inviting guests to enjoy all downtown has to offer with live music, beer gardens, marketplaces, games, food, and more. Providence, InDowncity.com

May 8: Treat mom to a special day of sweets,

May 13-15:

A Food Truck Rodeo featuring 400 feet of mobile munchies is just part of the fun at Misquamicut Spring Fest, featuring carnival rides and games, a classic car show, and more. Westerly, MisquamicutFestival.org

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pastries, sandwiches, and, of course, tea in Mapleville Farms’ beautiful perennial garden for their Mother’s Day Garden Tea and Luncheon. Burrillville, BensBakery.com

May 8: Indulge in a magical Mother’s Day Pique Nique featuring handcrafted elixirs from Little Bitte Cocktails and Botanic Providence, and bites from Easy Entertaining and Sin Bakery, supporting Women and Infants Hospital. Providence, Kaitlyn-Alyece-Events.com

May 14-15: Enjoy food truck fare, craft beer, and lawn games like giant Jenga, cornhole, and more at Fort Adams State Park for the third annual Newport Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival. Newport, FoodTruckFestivalsOfAmerica.com

May 14: Shaidzon Beer Co. hosts Shakedown Street, a Grateful Dead-themed evening of sipping tasty brews on tap while perusing

handmade wares, presented by Field of Artisans. West Kingston, FieldOfArtisans.com

May 20: Attention cheese heads and cider lovers! Head to Westerly for a Cheese and Cider Pairing event at the Tapped Apple Cidery and Winery featuring hardcrafted, artisanal cheese from Mystic Cheese Company. Westerly, TappedApple.com

May 21-22: Sample some of New England’s signature seafood dishes at Newport Oyster and Chowder Festival. Over 40 Rhody oyster farms shuck beside local restaurants serving seafood and craft cocktails on Newport’s waterfront. Newport, BowensWharf.com

Please note that events may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status.