Block Island Calendar of Events
- January 1, 2012
Polar Bear Swim
- New Year's Day annual polar bear swim
- Febuary 2, 2012
Ground Hog Day
- Annual Ground Hog Day census
- July 3, 2011
Fireworks!
- July 4, 2011
4th of July Celebration
- Parade July 4th 11am at Legion Park ending in town. Bands, floats, clowns and great entertainment.
Theme: 350 years of events music and song
Annual BI Fire Department Steak Fry
- Place: Firebarn
Time: 12:30 until out of food!
- July 10, 2011
2nd Annual Block Island Wedding Show
- Place: The Sullivan House
Time: 12 noon - 3 pm
Register Early
www.blockislandweddingshow.com
- July 16, 2011
7th Annual BI Fire Dept Fishing Tournament
- Information to follow
- July 30, 2011
29th Annual BI Triathlon
- Swim, bike, run Race begins at Fred Benson Town Beach
Sponsored by BI Recreation Dept
application on active web site or contact 401 466-3223
- August 7, 2011
Block Island Arts Festival
- Harbor Church
Time 11 - 5
Many arts selling their goods
Classics by Candlelight
- Time: 7:30 pm
Live chamber music concert
Contact Anna LoFaro at 401 466-5471 for further information
- August 10, 2011
40th Annual House and Garden Tour
- Time: 9-1
Tickets: $30 day of tour at Historical Society
Highlighting the islands original center, Isaac's Corner and Lakeside Dr. Contact the Historical Society for further information 401 466-2481
Town Beach Concert
- Could have another one here watch for details
- September 10, 2011
36th Annual 15K Run Around the Block
- Time: 1:30 pm
Application on web site
Cost $25.00
Benefits: BI Scholarship Fund
- September 11, 2011
Beantown Swing Orchestra
- Benefits BI Fire & Rescue Dept
Place: Sullivan House Tent
Time: 12 noon - 5pm
Cost: $20 advanced $25 at the door
Come support BI Fire Dept and dance to the great music. Vist our web site.
www.blockislandconcertseries.com
- September 16, 2011
11th Annual BI Lion's Club Inshore Fishing Tournament
- This 3 day event 16-18th begins Fri evening 6pm and goes through Sun 12 noon. Many businesses have donated prizes, and all you can eat & drink cookout
$40 entry fee
Register at BI Fish Works
www.bifishworks.com
Proceeds benefit Island Charity and National Childrens Cancer Society
Sponsored by the Block Island Lion's Club
(800) 383-2474
- September 23, 2011
3rd Annual Taste of Block Island Weekend
- Sept 23 - 25, Weekend
Many island businesses will be open with amazing discounts. Purchase a button for $5.00 to receive the specials. Further information call 800 383-2474
- September 24, 2011
3rd Annual Taste of Block Island & Motoring Event
- Sept 23 - 25, Weekend
350th Anniversary Fair
Many island businesses will be open with amazing discounts. Purchase a button for $5.00 to receive the specials. Further information call 800 383-2474
