- The Newport Waterfront Festivals are a celebration of music, food, family & fun right on Newport's historic waterfront. Our festival season starts In June with the Great Chowder Cook-Off. Sample clam, seafood, and creative chowders from the areas best restaurants and caterers. June is also the time for the Sunset Music Festival, (TICKETS NOW ON SALE) a truly memorable concert series downtown on ...www.newportfestivals.com