Block Island Ferry

The Glass Float Project
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2024-10-31 23:30 UTC | Block Island
When Eben Horton conceived of The Glass Float Project in 2011, he had no idea that it would become the entity it is today. What began as a fun personal project intended to allow him to spend more time on Block Island has become a world-famous art installation that has changed many lives. A team of volunteers, some of whom began as die-hard “Orbivores,” hide the floats, a few at a time, from June until October and sometimes beyond. The floats are hidden on beaches and greenway trails or other public areas. Hiders are conscientious and never hide them in the dunes, bluffs or other ecologically sensitive areas. Trail-hidden floats can be found within a few feet of the trail, and floats hidden on the beaches will be between the bluffs and the high tide line.

2024 Block Island Film Festival
2024-05-29 08:00 - 2024-05-31 23:00 | Block Island Maritime Institute, 216 Ocean Avenue, Block Island, RI, 02807
The Block Island Film Festival boasts notable actors, directors, screenwriters, filmmakers, student filmmakers and entertainment professionals, on the beautiful resort destination known as Block Island, located 13 miles off the coast of Rhode Island. A consortium of global industry professionals gather to mingle with contemporaries, and the public, in intimate settings, such as film screenings, spotlight programs, tribute and award ceremonies, question and answer forums, and nightly social mixers.
There are 5 categories of the filmmaker competition at the Block Island Film Festival: student short films, short films, short documentaries, feature films and feature screenplays. Forums will be hosted by award-winning actor/producers: Henry LeBlanc (American Horror Stories, Perry Mason) & Kristin Carey (The Greatest Beer Run, Hall Pass).Filmmaker Q&A panels begin immediately following each screening.
The BIFF 2024 schedule is subject to change
SPECIAL TICKET PACKAGES can be requested/purchased prior to the film festival by using the contact form on their website.
ONE-DAY SINGLE PATRON PASS ($40) / TWO-DAY SINGLE PATRON PASS ($60) / THREE-DAY SINGLE PATRON PASS ($75)
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR (BIMI) prior to a film screening. Short film: $7.00 (Includes Q&A) / Feature film & Spotlight film: $10 (Includes Q&A)
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Block Island ChowdaFest
2024-05-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Block Island Maritime Institute, 216 Ocean Avenue, Block Island, RI, 02807
12 of Block Island’s favorite restaurants bring their own chowda to BIMI’s Cove Room for the public to taste and vote on. Winner gets to hold the title of “Block Island’s Best Chowda” for the rest of the year.

Block Island Storm Trysail Race
2024-05-24 14:00 - 17:00 | RI
As the 77th edition of the Block Island Race opens for entries, it might be worth noting that in the last Bermuda Race year in 2022, 77 boats embarked on the race from Stamford, Conn., on that Friday afternoon in May. This year, on May 24th at 2 pm, Storm Trysail Club hopes to see even more entries take on the 186nm adventure.
Storm Trysail Club offers options for teams looking for practice before the iconic ocean race in June or for local racers looking for a new challenge. Boats can opt to sail ORC or PHRF in the 186nm around Block Island or 136nm down Long Island Sound to Plum Island.

Pirate Weekend
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-27 | Champlin’s Marina, 80 West Side Rd, Block Island, RI, 02807
Ahoy, mateys! Prepare to set sail for the First Annual Block Island Pirates Weekend! Join us for a thrilling weekend brimming with adventure and excitement. Experience the majestic presence of the Oliver Hazard Perry ship, embark on a daring Pirate Scavenger Hunt, indulge in a savory Rum Dinner fit for buccaneers, and make a splash at our Swashbuckling Pool Party. Keep an eye out across the Island for roving pirates! Don your finest pirate attire and join us for a weekend filled with unforgettable memories. Arrr you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Don’t miss out!

Block Island Shad Bloom 10 K Trail Run
2024-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Block Island School, 15 High St, Block Island, RI, 02807, United States
This spring race (an island favorite) takes runners over a scenic 10K course with breathtaking views of beautiful Block Island. The race includes a little bit of everything: dirt roads with stone walls and rolling pastures, a winding track overlooking the Atlantic, and at mile 4 racers meet “the wall”, a steep, double tiered, narrow climb. Every mile is different. This race has a loyal following. Questions ? Please call 401-466-3223 ask for Dave or Dawn. Or send us an email at dsniffen@newshorehamri.gov
