Newport Folk Festival

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Dates:	Friday, July 26, 2024 - Sunday, July 28, 2024
Hours:	11:30 am 7:00 pm
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$$$
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

Recognized worldwide, the Newport Folk Festival is a 2-day music event celebrating the rich musical talents of folk singers all over the globe.

This summer the Newport Folk Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island to celebrate a major milestone - the iconic cultural institution’s 65th Anniversary.

One of the longest running and most storied festivals in America will return July 26th-28th where it will continue to host once in a lifetime performances that only Newport’s unique alchemy of intimacy and artistic community can bring.

Fans and artists alike return each year to this hallowed ground to experience the joy of this festival’s long running tradition of diversity, discovery and artistic virtuosity.

WEBSITE

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www.newportfolkfest.net/

LOCATION

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Fort Adams State Park - Harrison Ave., Newport, RI map
Phone: (866) 468-7619

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.