February 5, 2010
How To Make The Most Out Of The Newport Folk Festival
Since the Newport Folk Festival first began in 1959, it's been the launching pad for a number of now-famous musicians and a fan favorite. Each year, it hosts a number of popular contemporary performers and long standing favorites. Subsequently, it's a very much-desired musical travel destination every summer and should be considered for any folk music fans' scrapbook pages. Here's some advice for visiting this festival that should prove useful.
As far as travel arrangements are concerned, Newport offers a range of accommodations, including hotels and campgrounds. Unfortunately, the Fort Adams State Park, where this festival is held each year, does not offer camping on-site. There is another campground nearby called Melville Ponds that has been reviewed positively.
In terms of parking, there is a low fee for registration ahead of time when tickets are purchased, which will be more if purchased on the date of the Newport Folk festival. Bicycles can also be ridden to the site, but not on the festival area itself. Buses and water shuttles are some other viable alternatives.
Newport makes the following items restricted from being brought into the event: alcohol, pets, glass containers, and, obviously, a/v recording devices. All of these things are usually kept out of large music events, so common sense tells you that officials and security will enforce them. One other interesting item that is banned from the festival is a beach umbrella, which obstructs the view of other concertgoers. However, if the umbrella is medically necessary, authorities will make an exception.
As for recommended items, definitely bring something to protect you from the sun. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat can make life a lot less uncomfortable at the festival. In the middle of the summer, the sun can cause a lot of skin damage. On that note, have a good supply of water with you. Bring some money for the many good food vendors. Clothing should probably be loose, and footwear should be something versatile, like leather brown boots, and will hold up under whatever weather conditions arise.
Try and make time for the merchants other vendors at this festival; they've always got some very interesting stuff. One guitar sponsor'I think it was for a takamine acoustic guitar, but I could be wrong'had a really cool songwriting contest and guitar giveaway.
Whether you decide to go to both days of this fine festival, or just one, have fun and be safe at Newport!
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