LODGING

A SHORE THING B&B 2183 Matunuck School House Road

THE GENERAL STANTON INN 4115 Old Post Road

HATHAWAY’S GUEST COTTAGES 4470 Old Post Road

PHIL & ANN’S SUNSET MOTEL 4043 Old Post Road of their stellar reputation, I reached out to Kevin [Momenee] and Katrina [Meehan] to transform the old flea market into an upscale antique and craft market,” says David. “They have done a marvelous job, and this summer we’re adding food and beverage service including delicious wine slushies.”

Meehan, founder and field producer of Field of Artisans, has a special connection to the area, having grown up in South County. “My partner Kevin and I have so much appreciation for what former General Stanton owner Janice Falcone built with the flea market. It's an impressive feat to create such a name, following, and platform –especially without the internet back then. When tasked with the revival, we wanted to make sure we honored the roots of the experience.” What the pair did change was the name, dropping “flea”; it’s now simply The General’s Market. “We feel this reflects our version while also aligning with the atmosphere David and Jackie are providing at The General Stanton Inn and The Tavern.”

SPECIALIZED & EMERGENCY CARE FOR YOUR PETS

• Servicing dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles and birds

• Board Certifed Specialists available by appointment

• Special Services include: Internal Medicine, Radiology, Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Avian/Exotics and Critical Care

• We are fully equipped with the latest advances in veterinary technology including MRI and CT

Putting Charlestown in the national conversation is Chef Sherry Pocknett, the first indigenous woman (and only the third RI chef) to win a James Beard Award, an annual recognition of talent and achievement in the culinary arts. Pocknett won in the category of Best Chef: Northeast for her work at Sly Fox Den Too, a charming restaurant and cultural center on South County Trail where diners can experience Northeast Indigenous cuisine prepared from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The extensive menu is packed with delectable choices like the hefty Indian Sammich: venison meat, fried potatoes and onions between Chef Sherry’s fry bread; The Fisherman: fresh fish of the day, lightly breaded and deep fried, served with plain nausamp (yellow corn grits); and the Grown-Up Mac-NCheese, generous portions of lobster meat served in a lobster shell.

SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2023

NINIGRET PARK CHARLESTOWN, RI

FEATURING

JJ GREY & MOFRO

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND • DUMPSTAPHUNK

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS • SHINYRIBS

DUSTBOWL REVIVAL • TUBA SKINNY

DONNA THE BUFFALO • SON LITTLE

STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS

CURLEY TAYLOR & ZYDECO TROUBLE • THE REVELERS COREY LEDET ZYDECO • OLD FASHIONED ACES

THE KNICKERBOCKER ALL STARS WITH BRIAN TEMPLETON

THE MIGHTY SOUL DRIVERS • WARD HAYDEN & THE OUTLIERS

PAUL GABRIEL BLUES BAND

CHRISTINE OHLMAN & REBEL MONTEZ WITH THE SIN SISTERS & FRANK VIELE

PLUS MORE TBA

3 stages | covered dance floor beer & wine | onsite camping food & craft vendors

Ninigret Park

This 227-acre park features picnic grounds, ball fields, a ten-speed bike course, and tennis/ basketball courts as well as a three-acre springfed swimming pond. Along with hosting events, the grounds will soon be the home to two troll sculptures by artist Thomas Dambo.

This old town also knows how to party. The Charlestown Seafood Festival kicks off the month

(August 4-6), marking the 38th year of the seafood extravaganza held at Ninigret Park. The now three-day event which started as a single-day with seven vendors back in 1985, today boasts 160 vendors (15 new ones this year), live music, and fireworks, with an expected attendance of over 38,000 people.

“I’m really excited to bring the festival back again this year,” says Heather Paliotta, executive director of the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce who serves as producer.

“The Seafood Festival is such a summer icon. We’re just hoping to have good weather and see lots of visitors this year!”