What to Do This Weekend in Newport

Summer may be winding down, but this weekend is still full of its share of festivals. With the weather expected to be warm and sunny these next few days, you won't want to miss this chance to get out and enjoy the fun.

Antiques by the Sea

The 2nd Annual Fort Adams Antiques Festival promises to offer "something for every taste" this year, as 100+ dealers descend on the state park Saturday to show off their goods. The rain or shine event benefits the Fort Adams State Trust. Early buyers are welcome from 8 to 10 a.m., with the general public allowed in starting at 9. Appraisers will also be on site during the afternoon. Tickets are available at the Fort Adams Gift Shop the day of the event. Early Buyers tickets are $15; general public $7 ($6 with ad); and children under 12 are free. For more details, go here.

Sup Cup

Stand Up Paddle surfers will convene at King Park Saturday morning starting at 8:15 a.m. The six-mile Elite Division will paddle from King Park to Goat Island and complete two laps around the island before returning to King Park. The three-mile Recreational Division will follow the same path with only one lap around Goat Island. Paddlers will be competing for a $1,000 cash purse in the Elite Division and over $3,000 in prizes in the Recreational Division. There will also be a Pre-Race Banquet on Friday night, August 27, at Newport Shipyard, featuring a special presentation. The banquet also provides racers with an opportunity to meet fellow paddlers while enjoying a delicious southern-styled pig pickin' as well as art exhibits and live music. For more information, click here.

Art, Music and More

The Fourth Annual Newport Arts Festival will commence this Saturday at the Newport Yachting Center. Come see artwork from 60+ regional and national artists, while enjoying a full lineup of concerts, a kids fun area and more. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more details, go here.

Salute to Summer

The Naval Station Newport will sponsor a special "Salute to Summer" this Saturday, complete with a concert and fireworks show. This free, family-friendly event begins at 5 p.m. with a performance by Wayz & Means, followed by the Navy Band Northeast at 7:30. Fireworks will start at dusk. Concessions and a kids area will be available, but pets, outside food and beverages, coolers and backpacks aren't allowed. Attendees can enter using Gate 1 starting at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 401-841-3127.

Longboardin'

Elemental Surf Jam will host its First Annual Longboard Contest this Sunday at Easton's Beach, just in time for the swell from Hurricane Danielle to near our shores. The event, which benefits the Potter League, will include competitions at all age levels. Prize packs will be available from the following sponsors: Elemental Surf & Skate, Quicksilver, Quicksilver Edition, Roxy, Smith Sunglasses, and Sector 9 Skateboards. Lunch will be provided by Aquidneck Pizza. An after-party will follow. Sign-up begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. For more details, go here.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your children and their favorite fluffy friends down to Aquidneck Park Sunday for the "Teddy Bear Picnic." Sponsored by Newport Secret Garden Tours and hosted by the Newport Recreation Department, Newport Public Library, Ben & Jerry's and Newport Hospital-Edward King Sr. Center, the special event will feature stories, special ice cream treats a "well bear clinic," parade of the Teddy bears and a special performance by "Johnny the K." For more details on this free picnic, go here.

Music at King Park

The 2010 Newport Independent Music Festival continues Sunday afternoon with a performance by Americana and Bluegrass band the Horshoe Lounge Playboys. The free outdoor series begins at 3 p.m. at the King Park gazebo by the Newport Harbor. For more details, go here.