The sixth annual Broadway Street Fair in Newport will include more than 200 merchants, artists and food vendors along the main thoroughfare, accompanied by local bands and entertainers, this Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at noon.

This year’s musical program brings more than 25 bands and entertainers to Broadway and features a headlining act, American blues legend and local favorite James Montgomery, who will perform on the Old Colony House stage with his renowned All Star Blues Band. Other confirmed acts include The Winehouse Project, Newport favorites We Own Land, Dragonfly Marie, Bill Bartholomew, Lee Ross and more.

The Broadway Street Fair celebrates the local Broadway district, which is six blocks of commerce, packed with bars, indie restaurants, coffee shops, live music, and more. Visitors can see a show, rent a bike, make chalk art with children, or explore vintage clothes, a bakery, and some quirky shops. 

The Street Fair will begin “on the Rainbow Crosswalk” near Equality Park and extend south into Washington Square, where chalk art and children’s paint parties will be led by Mermaid Masterpieces in the Square.

The Bristol County Fife and Drum Corps will be marching near the historic Old Colony House. There will also be a car show at Long Wharf Mall. The afternoon fun continues in the square with performances by Lee Ross, Dopey Lopes and The Up All Night Band, Mariachi Guadalajara, Muddy Ruckus and the James Montgomery Blues Band.

It is strongly encouraged that guests walk, bike, or take the bus to the street fair. For those who do intend to drive, note that Broadway will be open to pedestrian traffic only. No parking will be available on Broadway.

Visit www.broadwaystreetfairnpt.com for full details, vendor lists, Chalk Art sign-ups and an up to date listing of musical artists scheduled to appear. Fair hours are 12 to 4 p.m.