Newport Folk Festival 2018
From Friday, July 27, 2018 to Sunday, July 29, 2018 July 27, 2018 July 29, 2018 The Chanler at Cliff Walk
The Newport Folk Festival was founded in 1959 by George Wein. The festival has served as a hub for the Civil Rights Movement, the revivals of Gospel, Cajun & Blues music and Bob Dylan's famous switch to electric guitar in 1965. Celebrate this Newport tradition with food, beer, wine and cider for all. Tickets are now on sale.