# Event Details - **Event Name**: Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a party and live show at the starting line of the Newport Bermuda Race on June 19, 2026, from 11 PM-4PM!About this EventWhy This Is the Must-See Moment of Newport Summer 2026A Centennial Celebration2026 marks 100 years of partnership between Cruising Club of America & Royal Bermuda Yacht Club co-organizing one of the largest & oldest international sailing events in the world. The Best Seat on the East CoastWatch 150+ boats launch on a biennial 636-mile journey from Fort Adams, a natural amphitheater framed by the Newport Bridge and iconic lighthouses. America’s Sailing CapitalNewport, RI is a captivating blend of coastal charm, walkable streets, and rich maritime heritage. Creating a vibrant waterfront for a perfect summer escape. Storytelling on the Big Screen Live commentary and big screen graphics explain and bring the action and stories from the water to the shoreline—so you’ll be able to follow and enjoy every moment. A Friday Afternoon Playtime and PartyFrom 11-4 PM at Fort Adams, enjoy food trucks, bars, live music, kids’ zone with activities, shopping, and exhibits from local partners—all in one festive waterfront setting. The Fast-Growing Summer TraditionIn 2024, the first year of the new starting party 4,000 spectators attended in person, and over 12,000 joined online. 2026 is expected to be even bigger! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e4b814b0-1d7e-11f1-a543-47654153a477-rimg-w1110-h740-dca3c7de-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e4faea10-1d7e-11f1-a543-47654153a477-rimg-w1111-h740-dcbddcf3-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e52a3770-1d7e-11f1-bcfe-6393e3a0d4d3-rimg-w1111-h740-dcc2d1ea-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e560d7d0-1d7e-11f1-bcfe-6393e3a0d4d3-rimg-w1111-h740-dca3c8ea-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e991fe60-1d7e-11f1-bcfe-6393e3a0d4d3-rimg-w1111-h740-dca7a85f-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 11:00 PMDoors Open at Fort AdamsInfo: Free Parking at Fort Adams. Food Trucks and Regatta Bar Opens. 🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 AMNewport Artillery Demonstration with Cannons and Muskets🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMStarting Line Live Show powered by ØrstedInfo: Our hosts will provide live commentary for audiences around the world and for those gathered on the lawn. Follow along with stories and play-by-play coverage as they explain everything happening on the water — complete with bird’s-eye views and graphics displayed on the big screen in the park.🕑: 01:00 PMFirst GunInfo: The 150 boats will be broken into smaller groups, starting in waves 10 minutes apart, with the fastest boats starting first. 🕑: 11:00 PM - 04:00 PMFood Trucks Open🕑: 11:00 PM - 04:00 PMRegatta Bar OpenInfo: Serving New England Fare: Lobster Rolls, Stuffies, Clam Cakes and Chowder along with local beer from Whalers and Dark and Stormies and Rum Punch from Bermuda's own Goslings Rum.🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PMOther Things to See and DoInfo: - Visit the Oliver Hazard Perry, tall ship docked at the Fort - Have your picture taken and listen to some pirate stories with Ambrose the Pirate - Take a tour of the 200 year old Fort Adams - Have your picture taken with the PGA Trophy and practice your putting - Play a little corn hole - View the 3 masted Arabella from a distance before she departs for Bermuda - Sailors for the Sea in conjunction with our race Sustainability volunteers will have information at a tent near the entrance. 🕑: 11:00 PM - 04:00 PMShopping with Team One NewportInfo: Get your Race Fan Gear! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/newport-bermuda-race-starting-line-festival/100001984826036104 - **Event Categories**: sports, festivals, food-drinks, entertainment, parties, kids, music, shopping, live-music, art, food-truck-festivals, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newport - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: Fort Adams State Park - **lat**: 41.47908979999999 - **long**: -71.33582439999999 - **full address**: Fort Adams State Park, 80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8e4fa0d0e6bc4a47e4bb85703ae9ff54adbf0464647a0ed8bfce16a6d4ec1e69-rimg-w1080-h720-dcd0d5dc-gmir.jpg?v=1773256648 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival being held? - **A:** Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Fort Adams State Park, 80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival? - **A:** Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival is organized by Bermuda Race Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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