NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — The 36th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns this February with 10 days of live music, foodie contests, kid-centric activities and more on The Classic Coast on Feb. 16-25.

Touted as New England’s largest winter extravaganza, Newport Winter Festival offers more than 150 events. Spice things up with the renowned chili cook-off, hot drink contest, ice carving demonstrations, and a princess party in a royal location with picturesque views of Narragansett Bay in the winter.

In the above video, Ashley Erling joins 12 News This Morning with a preview of this event!

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