Black Ships Festival returns to Bristol
The Japan-America Society and Black Ships Festival of Rhode Island will host the 36th Annual Black Ships Festival on Friday, Aug. 9 to 11. The Festival Opening Ceremonies begins the weekend’s …
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Black Ships Festival returns to Bristol
The Japan-America Society and Black Ships Festival of Rhode Island will host the 36th Annual Black Ships Festival on Friday, Aug. 9 to 11. The Festival Opening Ceremonies begins the weekend’s festivities at Rockwell Park in Bristol. Guests have a unique opportunity to set sail aboard the impressive Tall Ship, the 101’ Schooner Aurora, for the Sushi Sake Sail I & II, on Friday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 11. On Aug. 10, the action moves to Independence Park on Thames Street in Bristol, which will transform into a Japanese-American Cultural Center. The evening of Saturday, Aug. 10 offers a fusion of both Japanese and American culture at the Black Ships Festival Gala at the elegant waterside tent at the Herreshoff Museum.
WHERE: Various locations in Bristol and Newport
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, Aug. 9-11
COST: Free; except Gala and Saki Sail
MORE INFO: www.BlackShipsFestival.com; 401/847-7666
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