Newport, R.I., Northeast USA August 1st 2008 - August 3rd 2008

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Phone: 877-655-4TIX (4849)
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Tickets are available now for the Saturday and Sunday events at Fort Adams State Park. To skip the info and buy tickets now, click here. See below for the skinny on pricing, packages, general information, directions, local office hours, parking, lodging, camping, rules and restrictions and more.

Fort Adams State Park

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Saturday, August 2
Doors: 10:00 AM
Show: 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM

The Black Crowes 5:15 - 6:45
Trey Anastasio 2:00 - 3:00
Cat Power 5:30 - 6:30
Stephen & Damian Marley 3:30 - 4:45
Richie Havens 12:40 - 1:30
Cowboy Junkies 11:30 - 12:20
Jim James (of My Morning Jacket) 4:00 - 5:00
She & Him (feat. Zooey Deschanel & M. Ward) 2:50 - 3:40
Steve Earle & Allison Moorer 1:40 - 2:30
Young @ Heart Chorus 11:30 - 12:10
Jakob Dylan 12:30 - 1:20
Willy Mason 3:30 - 4:10
The Felice Brothers 4:35 - 5:35
Jesca Hoop 1:35 - 2:15
Red Rooster 12:25 - 1:15
Sydney Wayser 11:30 - 12:00
American Babies 2:35 - 3:05
Schedule subject to change
Print Times Click Here!

Advance Tickets Now Available: Tickets go to Gate Price* at close of business Friday, August 1.
General Admission Adult: $ 69. Buy Now!
General Admission Child: $ 15. Buy Now!
Early Bird Two-Day Pass: SOLD OUT.
Final Two-Day Pass: $ 148. Buy Now! (Limited number available.)

Advance Parking: $ 12.50 – Gate Price: $ 15.00
All tickets subject to applicable processing and handling fees.
Festival runs rain or shine.

*Gate Price: $ 79.

Sunday, August 3
Doors: 10:00 AM
Show: 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Jimmy Buffett 5:40 - 7:15
Levon Helm 4:10 - 5:10
Gillian Welch 2:40 - 3:40
The Avett Brothers 5:00 - 6:00
Calexico 1:20 - 2:20
Brandi Carlile 12:15 - 1:00
Son Volt 3:40 - 4:40
Kaki King 2:30 - 3:20
Over The Rhine 1:15 - 2:10
Jake Shimabukuro 2:30 - 3:30
One Flew South 4:00 - 5:00
Richard Julian 1:20 - 2:10
The Honors (OurStage Winners) 12:10 - 12:55
Ryan Fitzsimmons 11:30 - 11:50
Schedule subject to change
Print Times Click Here!

Advance Tickets Now Available: Tickets go to Gate Price* at close of business Saturday, August 2.
General Admission Adult: $ 89. Buy Now!
General Admission Child: $ 15. Buy Now!
Early Bird Two-Day Pass: SOLD OUT.
Final Two-Day Pass: $ 148. Buy Now! (Limited number available.)

Advance Parking: $ 12.50 – Gate Price: $ 15.00

All tickets subject to applicable processing and handling fees.
Festival runs rain or shine.

*Gate Price: $ 99.

General Information

Parking
There is plenty of parking at Fort Adams State Park, within a moderately short distance of the entrance to the Festival. We highly encourage patrons to consider purchasing parking passes when purchasing tickets to the show.

Food & Beverage
A wide variety of food and beverages are available for purchase from food vendors around the festival grounds.

Alcohol
There will be beer and wine available to the general public, for sale and consumption in designated areas in the venue. Alcohol does not go on sale until 1:00 pm each day.

Craft Market
The festival hosts an international Craft Market featuring jewelry, pottery and unique collectables. If you wish to become a vendor at Newport Folk Festival, please e-mail NFFinfo@festivalnetwork.com.

Official Festival Merchandise
A line of festival merchandise including official t-shirts and posters will be offered for sale in the official merchandise tents along with merchandise and CDs of your favorite festival artists. Many vendors accept credit cards and there is an ATM machine at the festival.


Accommodations
Lodging
Newport is a popular travel destination in the summer months and particularly during the festival weekend. Visit www.gonewport.com for tips on where to stay and how to get around.

Camping
There is no on-site camping at Fort Adams State Park but there are currently sites available at Melville Ponds Campground in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 11 miles from the festival grounds. For more information, click here: www.visitrhodeisland.com in the Recreation Camping section for information on campgrounds in the surrounding area.

For additional camping information, visit www.visitrhodeisland.com.


Rules & Regulations
No glass containers of any kind, alcohol, professional photography equipment, weapons, fireworks, illegal substances, pets, bicycles, skateboards, lawn chairs (excluding low seated concert chairs), umbrellas or any other item that may impair another patron’s ability to see the stages.

Seating
All general admission tickets are lawn seating. We highly encourage you to bring blankets or low-back concert chairs.

Re-Entry
All patrons will be permitted to leave and re-enter the festival grounds with both a special hand-stamp and their ticket.

Persons with Disabilities
Generally speaking, the terrain at Fort Adams State Park is level. Although the main festival site is a grass field, there are some roadways and other accessible paths to maneuver around the venue. In addition, there will be a reserved disability section available on-site, which is partially accessible by a concrete path. Some chairs are provided in this section, though a chair is not guaranteed. Due to the limited amount of space, each person with a disability may bring one companion into this area. Families of two adults and children less than 18 years of age, are permitted to stay together in the reserved section.


Driving Directions to Newport

From New York City Area
Take Route 95 North towards New England
Take RI Exit 3A Route 138 East Towards Kingston/Newport
Turn left onto Tower Hill Rd/ US Route 1 North/138 East
Merge onto Route 138 East towards Jamestown/Newport Bridges
Go over both Bridges then take Scenic Newport Exit and turn right
Follow signs to Festival

From Boston Area
Take Route 24 South towards Fall River
Merge onto I-195 West via Exit 4 towards Fall River
Merge onto Route 24 South via Exit 8A towards Tiverton/Newport
Continue on Route 24 South until it ends
24 South becomes Route 114 South/West Main Rd
Route 114 South becomes Route 138 South/West Main Rd
Stay Strait to go onto Broadway
Take Broadway to Downtown Newport
Follow signs to Festival

From Providence and TF Greene Airport
Take Route 95 South
Keep left to merge onto RI Route 4 via Exit 9 toward North Kingstown
Route 4 becomes Route 1 South/Tower Hill Rd
Merge right onto Rte 138 East toward Jamestown/Newport Bridges
Go over both Bridges then take Scenic Newport Exit and turn right
Follow signs to Festival

Festival Office Information
In addition to on-line and phone sales, tickets for all festival events are available for purchase, excluding service charges, at the local box office in Middletown, RI. Office hours are as follows. Major credit cards accepted. For more information, please call (401) 847-3700.
Tuesday 10AM-4PM
Wednesday 10AM-4PM
Thursday 12PM-6PM
Friday 10AM-4PM
Saturday 9AM-12PM