If it's a truism to say that the Newport festival is no longer simply about folk music, it’s equally true to say that you never have to look hard to find some.

The Newport Folk Festival, founded by George Wein in 1959, is back for another year! The festival takes place on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park and features four ...

Thousands packed Fort Adams for opening day of the sold-out Newport Folk Festival, celebrating not just music, but the strong ...

Newport Folk Festival organizers told the crowd gathered at Fort Adams to shelter in place while severe weather pushed ...

Follow along for all of the best photos, videos, and stories from all three days at Newport Folk Festival 2025.

On July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan shocked the Newport Folk Festival by going electric—forever changing music history.

The iconic Glier’s Goettafest will be back in Newport, Kentucky, for the 25th year, starting this weekend.The celebration of ...

Several summer events are happening in Newport County this weekend. These events include an art exhibit, kite festival, historical commemoration, and children's story time.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Pride Community and Education Center is celebrating Pride Month before June comes to a close. In celebration, the group will host its 4th annual “Rainbo… ...

Tickets for all aftershow benefits will go on sale next Wednesday, July 2, at 1 p.m ET. On Thursday, July 24, Newport Folk Festival will make history with the first-ever Newport Folk All-Star Game.

Greg Rousseau has been an excellent defensive end for the Buffalo Bills, but just missed out on the league’s top 25 players under 25.

After vetoing the ban, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the hemp market needs regulation and he called lawmakers back for a special session later this summer.