After an inaugural success last year, the 2026 Providence Culinary Collective (March 26–29) food and wine festival is shaping up to be one heck of a weekend. With everything from high-end wine dinners to food truck fun, it can be hard to decide which events to attend. And trying to hit them all can be, well, a little expensive. Not to worry! We've rounded up all the free (or mostly free) events so you can make the most of your time and still stay under budget. No entrance fees or tickets required, just pay for what you eat and drink.

Want to check out some of the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot events while you're here? Try Comedy Trivia at The Malted Barley or check out the local talent at Providence Comedy Underground at Hide Speakeasy. 

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Laugh It Up at Lil Rhody Laugh Riot!

Planning on hitting some of the Providence Culinary Collective happenings in March? Why not grab some tickets to see your favorite comedian at the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot? The hottest comedy festival in Rhode Island, running March 26–29, will welcome comedians from around the country and from right…

Laugh It Up at Lil Rhody Laugh Riot!