Newport Folk Festival
| Official Website: | Newport Folk Festival |
| Location: | Fort Adams State Park - Harrison Ave., Newport, RI |
| Phone: | (866) 468-7619 |
| Dates: | Saturday, July 28, 2012 - Sunday, July 29, 2012 |
| Hours: | 11:30 am 7:00 pm |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | $$$ |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
Contacts
Tickets: (800) 514-3849
Festival Office 401-848-5055
Newport Visitors Bureau 800-326-6030
Camping Information 800-556-2484
Services for People with Disabilities
Accessible parking and seating areas are available. Please ask a festival employee for more information.
Festival Policies
- Only one small hand held cooler (no larger than 16x12) per person allowed
- Maximum size for individual blankets is 8'x 10'
- Low-backed chairs only (under 30') to ensure good viewing for your neighbors
- No glass containers admitted. All coolers will be searched (even pickle/mayonnaise jars will be confiscated)
- No alcohol, pets, bikes, beach umbrellas or anything that could obstruct the view of others
- No audio or video recording equipment
- No running is allowed on the festival grounds
Kids Area & Services
The festival features a Family Stage with music and activities designed for parents and children. The Family Stage is under a tent near the entrance gates.
There is a Lost Child Station at the First Aid Tent. Locate the First Aid Tent at the end of the Museum of Yachting which is on your left as you round the corner to the festival seating area.
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Fort Adams State Park - Harrison Ave., Newport, RI map
FROM POINTS SOUTH: Take Interstate 95 North to Route 138 East (exit 3A) in Rhode Island. Over Jamestown Bridge (no toll fee) and Newport bridge (Toll: $ 2.00). Take first exit off Newport Bridge (Scenic Newport), turn right off ramp and drive straight through first set of traffic lights. At 2nd set of lights turn right onto America's Cup Avenue. Follow America's Cup Avenue South toward the center of Newport, staying in the right lane. At the intersection of America's Cup Avenue, Thames Street & Memorial Boulevard, turn right onto Thames Street. After 1 mile on Thames, turn right onto Wellington Avenue which is considered the beginning of Ocean Drive. Follow the Festival Signs to the Entrance of Fort Adams State Park.
FROM POINTS NORTH: Access Route 24 South from Interstate 93 South of Boston. Follow Route 24 South through Fall River into Rhode Island. Route 24 becomes Route 114 in Middletown. Follow Route 114 South to Broadway in Newport. Approximately one mile from City Line, (just after Newport City Hall), turn right onto Marlborough Street and proceed to the traffic light. Take a left at the lights onto America's Cup Avenue. Follow America's Cup Avenue South toward the center of Newport, staying in the right lane. At the intersection of America's Cup Avenue, Thames Street & Memorial Boulevard, turn right onto Thames Street. After 1 mile on Thames, turn right onto Wellington Avenue which is considered the beginning of Ocean Drive. Follow the Festival Signs to the Entrance of Fort Adams State Park.
Parking:
Paid parking available at Fort Adams, $6 per car. Buses, $20. Free shuttle buses take festival goers from Upper Lot to Entrance Gates. Buses with groups can proceed to Lower Lot for drop off. Cars with handicapped stickers can proceed to Lower Lot parking.
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