America's Cup 2012

The America's Cup World Series is heading to Newport!  The final stop in the America's Cup will take place June 26 - July 1 and will feature both fleet and match racing.

This year, the America's Cup will be held inside Narragansett Bay. If you're looking for a spectacular view of the race, head over to the AC Village at Fort Adams. 

Will you be traveling to Newport for the race?  Lands End Limousines can provide travel to and from airports, train stations, and bus stops. Here is a schedule of events to help you plan your visit.

THURS., JUNE 21

South County Twelve Meter Regatta - Watch from Narragansett Town Beach
The majestic yachts race off the town beach for spectators, Festival starts at 12,
America's Cup history comes alive - regatta and racing at 3, evening ticketed event

FRI., JUNE 22 Newport Celebrates the America's Cup World Series with Festive Welcoming Events 

10 AM Youth Regatta boats arrive at Sail Newport Sailing Center in preparation for the Youth Challenge

6 PM - 7 PM Navy Band Northeast at Washington Square - one of Nation's finest military bands, Free Concert

7:30 PM - 8:15  The Bit Players at IYRS - Comedy Improv troupe, 449 Thames, Free

8:45 PM - 10 PM Outdoor screening of America's Cup Then and Now with live narration by yachtsman Gary Jobson

Queen Anne Square, (bring blankets) - More info at Newport Chamber of Commerce

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 - Open and FREE to public ($10 fee to park onsite at Fort Adams)

10 AM   America's Cup World Series Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity opening Ceremony

10 AM - 12  Noon Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity Opens

11 AM Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Youth Challenge regatta starts - view from Fort Adams

During Day:  AC45 Team Training, view from Fort Adams

5 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 - Open and FREE to public ($10 fee to park onsite at Fort Adams)

10 AM - 12 Noon      Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity Opens

10 AM - 4 PM  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Youth Challenge regatta - view from Fort Adams

During Day:  AC45 Team Training, view from Fort Adams

5 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

MONDAY, JUNE 25 - Open and FREE to public ($10 fee to park onsite at Fort Adams)

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM - 5 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity Opens

During Day:  AC45 Team Training, view from Fort Adams

5 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and,  Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 - Open and FREE to public ($10 fee to park onsite at Fort Adams)

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity opens

During Day:  AC45 Team Training, view from Fort Adams

5 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and,  Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 - Open and FREE to public ($10 fee to park onsite at Fort Adams)

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup Village and Exploration Zone Opens

During Day:  AC45 Team Training, view from Fort Adams

4:30 PM Opening Ceremony: Live Ravers performance, tour the Sailing Village, visit the Exploration Zone!

7 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and, Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

THURSDAY, JUNE 28

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity opens

12 PM - 4 PM Championship Racing 

7 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and, Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

FRIDAY, JUNE 29

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup Village and Exploration Zone Open

2 PM - 5 PM Championship Racing

7 PM America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity closes

7 PM - 10 PM  America's Cup Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Marble House, Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI

Tickets and More Information

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity opens

2 PM - 5 PM Championship Racing

7 PM America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity closes

SUNDAY, JULY 1

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity opens

2 PM - 5 PM Championship Racing, LIVE COVERAGE BY NBC

7 PM America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity closes

Newport - Made To Be In The Movies!

Once again, our beautiful Newport, RI was chosen as the setting for a major motion picture. Hollywood stars in the film Moonrise Kingdom worked, played, and enjoyed our local culture. 


Moonrise Kingdom was filmed in Rhode Island last summer, based out of Newport. The cast of the film includes Ed Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Bruce Willis, Tilda Swinton, and Harvey Keitel. The cast members stayed at the Vanderbilt Grace Hotel and were seen enjoying themselves at Perro Salado, the Hotel Viking's Top of Newport, and watching a Newport Gulls game.

Moonrise Kingdom opens in theaters at the end of this month.  Why not schedule a tour of Newport and then watch for familiar sights in the movie? Call Lands End Limousines to schedule and we will be happy to show you the magnificent sights of Newport!