What to know before going to the Newport Folk Festival

What to know before going to the Newport Folk Festival

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — The Newport Folk Festival draws thousands of people to Fort Adams State Park every year, and the historic music event kicks off this Friday. People travel by car, bike and boat to attend the three-day festival. Tickets sell out in minutes, months before the lineup is even revealed. Here's what you need to know before you go. Skip to a section: Who is Playing 🎵 Where to Get Tickets 🎵 How to Get There 🎵 When Does It Start…

Newport Police announce traffic restrictions for Folk Festival weekend - What's Up Newp

Newport police will implement significant traffic restrictions around Fort Adams during the sold-out Newport Folk Festival, creating a dedicated bicycle lane that will limit vehicle access on Harrison Avenue. The festival runs July 25-27, with traffic pattern changes in effect from 8 a.m. to approximately 9 p.m. each day, according to a police advisory released […] The post Newport Police announce traffic restrictions for Folk Festival weekend a…