Gaspee Days
2009-2010 Calendar
of Events
In June of 1772 brave colonists from Rhode Island burned the British revenue schooner, HMS Gaspee,
in what has become recognized as the first overt
action leading to the American Revolutionary War.

For the past 45 years the village of  Pawtuxet, RI
has commemorated this act with our annual
Gaspee Days Celebration.
Please join us as we celebrate America's
'First Blow for Freedom.'  TM


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2009-2010 Gaspee Days Events in Next Order
Buy Your Piece of the Gaspee Days Parade Road Stripe
See us at various locations through the Pawtuxet Village, Cranston and Warwick areas
 or e-mail Terry C.
    • Show your community spirit and pride in Red, White, and Blue!
    • Help defray this enormous cost to the Gaspee Days Committee
Gaspee Days Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 12th, 2009
Sea View Country Club, Warwick, RI
    • Tiger Woods we ain't, so leave your embarrassment at home and play a round with the
      biggest group of duffers this side of the Pawtuxet River!
    • It's all for the profit...and amusement... of the Gaspee Days Committee as we start-off the new fiscal year.
    • Go to Gaspee Golf for more details
Gaspee Days Roast Fundraiser
Winter TBD
Aspray Boat House and Patio, Pawtuxet Park, Warwick, RI
$TBD per person   B.Y.O.B.
    • Pig out with the Krewe de Gaspee, DJ music, and yet more neighborhood camaraderie alongside Pawtuxet Cove,
      in a fundraiser for the Gaspee Days Committee
    • Fabulous Food. Fabulous Friends. Fabulous Festivities
Taste of Lemongrass Fundraiser
Monday, TBD at 6 pm
Lemongrass
1138 Post Road, Warwick, RI
    • 15 courses of Asian delicacies and entrees
    • Better bring a bigger belt!
Gaspee Days Contest
Deadline: May 1st, 2010
    • Our local students vie for fame, honor, and cash!
    • More Info
Gaspee Days State Proclamation Ceremony
Thursday, May 6th, 2010 at 3:15 PM
 Rhode Island State House, Providence, RI
    • Our, Ahem,.....OFFICIAL recognition.
    • Who's NEXT to be indicted?
Gaspee Days Tag & Bake Sale
Saturday, TBD
 Aspray Boat House, Pawtuxet Village, RI
    • An assortment of scrumptiously-stale left-overs from area attics combined with
      delicious freshly-baked goods from our ovens. 
    • Furniture, household goods, books and electronics in good condition (no clothes).
    • Good quality donations accepted the preceding day  4 pm to 7 pm
    • All proceeds go to support the many community programs of the Gaspee Days Committee
Gaspee Days Pawtuxet Village Proclamation Ceremony
Sunday, TBD at 12 pm
At the Pawtuxet Park Gazebo, Warwick,  RI
    • Come shmooze with our local dignitaries for some festive "where as"-es and "therefore"-s
    • Immediately followed by the Walk Through Historic Pawtuxet Village
Walk Through Historic Pawtuxet Village
Sunday, TBD at 12:30 pm
  • Our local schoolchildren dress up in Colonial style to give tours of
    the historic homes and sites within Pawtuxet Village
  • Presented by the Wyman Elementary School PTA
Gaspee Days Children's Colonial Costume Contest
Sunday, TBD at 12:45 pm
Aspray Boat House, Pawtuxet Park, Warwick
2010 Memorial Day Weekend Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival: May 29th, 30th, 31st
Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival
Memorial Day Weekend: May 29, 30, & 31,  2010
Starting each day at 10 am to 5 pm
Narragansett Parkway, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick
The annual Arts and Crafts Festival attracts approximately 50,000 people a day for three days browsing and
purchasing the wares of the 150-200 craft exhibitors along Narragansett Parkway in Warwick.
All while this is going on, there is a professional food court, free family music, entertainment, and pony rides
for the children located in Pawtuxet Park. The proceeds of the annual Arts and Crafts Festival benefit the
running of the Gaspee Days Parade.
Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival Block Party Beer Garden Fundraiser
Saturday (only) May 29th, 2009 at 6 to 11 pm
Aspray Boat House and Patio, Pawtuxet Park, Warwick, RI
Entry fee $5 which includes your first drink
You must show proof of being 21 years of age to enter, and police WILL be in attendance
    • Come on in and enjoy the beer, music, and neighborhood camaraderie alongside Pawtuxet Cove,
      in a fundraiser for the Gaspee Days Committee
    • Music by TBD
2010 Gaspee Days Weekend: June 11-13
Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment
Friday Night,  June 11th
All Day, Saturday, June 12th
Sunday Morning, June 13th
Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick 
      • Our Encampment gives visitors a feel for colonial military life.
      • Dozens of Militia camp out for the weekend in authentic Revolutionary style.
      • Hosted by the Pawtuxet Rangers, RIM.
Gaspee Days Fireworks Extravaganza
TBD
Salter's Grove Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick
Courtesy of the City of Warwick
      • A recreation, of sorts, of the fireworks that went off when the ship's powder magazine blew up
        after we burned the Gaspee in 1772.
Gaspee Days Ecumenical Service
Saturday, June 12th at 8:00 am
Pawtuxet Baptist Church, Broad Street, Cranston
      • Non-denominational service with music by the West Bay Chorus
      • "An outstanding tribute to the faith of America"
Allan & Edna Brown 5K Gaspee Days Road Race
Saturday, June 12th  at 9:45 am
Broad Street, Cranston to Narragansett Parkway, Warwick and return.
    • One of the great runs in New England, as participants compete in front of  the crowds assembled for the
      Gaspee Days Parade which follows.
    • Click Here for Details
45th Annual Gaspee Days Parade
Saturday, June 12th at 10:00 am
Along Narragansett Parkway, Warwick into Broad Street, Cranston
Gaspee Days Raffle
To Be Drawn at SUNDAY in the PARK, June 13th
The Gaspee Days Committee gratefully acknowledges the support of the community
businesses who have generously supported our activities. Please patronize them!
$1.00 Each................... 6 for $5.00
      • To Purchase Tickets, See any Gaspee Days Committee Member at any Gaspee Days Event!
      • All winners names posted on this website-for 2009 NLT 7/1/2009
      • See 2009 Raffle Prize List
Gaspee Days Sunday in the Park
Sunday, June 13th Noon to 3:00 pm
Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick
      • Music by TBD  12:30 to 3 pm
      • Please bring your own pic-a-nic basket
Gaspee Days Military Maneuvers & Uniform Fashion Show
Sunday,  June 13th at  3 pm
Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick 
      • Those pesky Redcoats and the Patriots
      • Preceded by the Revolutionary War era uniform fashion show
        wherein our Colonial Combatants strut their stuff on the boardwalk.
The Burning of the Gaspee
Sunday, June 13th at 4:00 pm
Pawtuxet Park Cove, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick
        • Ending the Gaspee Days Festivities, the symbolic burning of the ship that sparked
          the American Revolution.
Other Gaspee Days Info:
Directions:
  • From the South:   I-95 Northbound take Exit 14--Route 37 (Warwick) to Post Road-North.
    Follow Post Road (Route 1A) 3 miles to Pawtuxet Village.
  • From the North:  I-95 Southbound take Exit 16--Route 12 to Park Avenue-East.
    Follow 1.2 miles straight through to Broad St. and take a right to Pawtuxet Village.
  • From the West:  1-295 take Route 37 East (Warwick) to Post Road-North.
    Follow Post Road  (Route 1A) 3 miles to Pawtuxet Village.
  • Go to Maps of All Gaspee Days Events
Parking:
    • Warwick: Pilgrim Senior Center, Pilgrim High School, and Wyman Elementary School,
    • Cranston: William Hall Library
    • Handicapped Parking for Arts & Crafts Festival (only) is at Narragansett Parkway & Canonchet Avenue
Lodging:
If you require overnight accommodations, please visit:
The Aspray Boat House
The Aspray Boat House serves as a community focal point for Pawtuxet Village, and is available for several area  non-profit agencies, including the Gaspee Days Committee, Pawtuxet Village Association, etc., as well as serving as a Warwick Ward 1 polling station, and meeting and resource area for other neighborhood groups.  To offset operating costs it is also available for rental by the public on a time-available basis.
Gaspee Logo Sales Items
Check out our new stock of deriguer fashions and assorted paraphernalia all embroidered with the Gaspee seal.
All profits, of course, go to the Gaspee Days Committee to support our Parade! Some items may be limited in supply or sold out.
Why we do all of this...The Story of the Burning of the Gaspee
For More Information About Any Gaspee Days Event...
    • Please call: (401) 781-1772 or visit our website often at: gaspee.COM
    • For more information about the history of the Gaspee Affair, please visit our sister website at:  gaspee.ORG
    • Experience the essence of Colonial Rhode Island by visiting Pawtuxet Village at: Pawtuxet.com
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Gaspee Days CommitteeGaspee Days Committee
Presented by the Gaspee Days Committee
Richard Hentz, Esq., President
P.O. Box 1772, Pilgrim Station
Warwick, Rhode Island 02888
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Completed or Inactive Events Parked Below:
Breakfast@Dave's
Sunday, TBD in the mornin' 8-10:30 am
Dave's Bar & Grille
2339 Post Road, Warwick, RI
      • Dregs and Eggs with the Gaspee Crew
      • Tickets are $ each or 2 for $