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Block Island Ferry Day Trip
Point Judith Ferry Terminal · Ferry
The Block Island Ferry departs from Point Judith, 10 min from Roger Wheeler. A full-day island trip is the great South County summer tradition.
Block Island Race Week
One of the largest sailing regattas in the Northeast -- hundreds of boats racing between Newport and Block Island, passing the Point Judith corridor.
South County Fourth of July
Fireworks visible from the beach and the surrounding South County area -- Roger Wheeler has a good view of the Narragansett fireworks.
Galilee Portuguese Holy Ghost Festival
The traditional Portuguese Holy Ghost Festival in Galilee -- food, music, and the deep fishing community heritage of the South County shore.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.