Newport Beach Fest: Know Before You Go!
Get ready for an epic weekend of sand, sports, and entertainment at Fort Adams! To ensure you have the best experience possible, please review these important details before heading to the festival.
Getting There & Parking
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We’ve partnered with Bike Newport to make biking to the event an easy and appealing transportation option! Ditch the car and take advantage of our ample bike parking. Racks will be conveniently located on the concrete area in front of the brick Fort Visitors Center (near the shop and restrooms), right by the main event entrance.
Plan your ride: Check out our Featured Event page for more info: https://bikenewportri.org/bike-to-beach-fest/
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We will have a designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up zone clearly marked near the entrance to keep traffic flowing.
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On-site parking is available but limited. If you must drive, please carpool!
What to Bring & Expect-
The football action happens right on the sand, and the September sun can still be strong! Be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and comfortable footwear suitable for both grass and deep sand.
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Come hungry! We have a fantastic lineup of food trucks and local vendors on-site.
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21+ attendees can enjoy our dedicated beer garden. Don't forget to bring a valid ID!
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Enjoy live music all weekend long across our Earth Stage (on the grass) and Sand Stage (post-game), plus sponsor activations and a dedicated youth camp zone.
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Water and cooling stations will be available.
Saturday-
Live music from 12-3 ft. Felix Brown - A high-octane live fusion of hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and rock.
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With the basics fresh, we’ll dive into hands-on arranging. We’ll explore shape, scale, and movement while encouraging personal style through floral design.
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ft. Knob Barker (Smooth deep house selector delivering waterfront sunset grooves)
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4Hundo (Open-format club favorites, remixes, and high-energy festival anthems)
Sunday-
From 2-5pm on the earth stage “Never in Vegas” is New England’s best live band! Performing from Boston, to Newport to Killington and beyond. What Happens at the Show, Stays at the Show!
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The Newport Admirals vs The Boston Generals
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Prepare for an unforgettable festival finale with Wuki! The Grammy-nominated DJ and producer is set to close out the Newport Beach Fest with his signature high-energy, genre-bending electronic music. Famous for blending house, electro, breaks, and bass music, Wuki will turn Fort Adams into a massive waterfront dance floor. Don't miss his viral remixes and crowd-pleasing club anthems live on the sand!
