2014 HANDBOOK
EVENT INFO
FRI – JULY 25
BOX OFFICE opens at 11am
GATES open at 12pm
PARKING opens at 10am
SHUTTLES start at 11am
WATER TAXIS start at 8am
FOOD & CRAFTS start at 12pm
MUSIC starts at 1pm
SAT & SUN –JULY 26 & 27
BOX OFFICE opens at 9am
GATES open at 10am
PARKING opens at 8am
SHUTTLES start at 9am
WATER TAXIS start at 7am
FOOD & CRAFTS start at 10am
MUSIC starts at 11am
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RULES & REGULATIONS
Hand held still
cameras are permitted.
Tripods are not
advisable. Audio and
video recording devices
are NOT permitted.
Low backed
chairs are
recommended
(under 30″) in
order to ensure
good viewing for
your neighbors.
30”
FUN FOR THE KIDS
BEER / WINE / CIDER /TOKENS
The Late July Snacks Family Tent will be
a great place for families to take a little
break, relax together, enjoy delicious
snacks and maybe even get a chance to
hear artists play some kid-friendly tunes.
For all you thirsty folk, over 21 ID
wristbands and tokens will be available
during the morning hours so you can get
them before the gates open, and before
the gardens open, and be ready for the
starting bell. Please drink responsibly.
GET YOUR GAMES ON
Trek to the Quad Beer Garden and hang
out with Tretorn in their BACKYARD! You
and your buds can play pong and corn
hole while you cool off with a beer. You
may even get to see Griffin from Dawes
defend his title.
INTIMATE SESSIONS
One hand held cooler
per person – no bigger
than 16”×12”.
– No glass containers
– No alcohol
– No pets
– No beach umbrellas
– No beach balls
Smoking is prohibited
under all tents and inside
buildings. Please find an
isolated area if you must
smoke, and dispose of
your butts properly.
LOTS OF FOOD & CRAFTS
There will be a variety of food trucks and
craft vendors throughout the festival
grounds. From shellfish to falafels, and
hula hoops to handmade dresses – we’ll
have all your tastes covered.
We are bringing some excellent
collaborations to the Museum Stage this
year. Be sure to check out sessions by:
Deering Banjo presents Communion:
featuring Leif Vollebekk, Hozier, Willy
Mason, Bear’s Den & Hamilton
Leithauser
Spoken word presented by Third Man
Records: Language Lessons Vol. II
The Bluegrass Situation featuring
one-of-a-kind jams and workshops
FOR PETE’S SAKE
We are proud to announce “For Pete’s
Sake”, a program to provide a platform
for folk musicians who carry the spirit of
Pete Seeger’s life work, and of the first
festivals in Newport. Performers have
been chosen for their dedication to the
traditions of bluegrass, gospel and roots
music, to which Pete and Toshi Seeger
dedicated their lives.
Beer/Wine Garden Rules & Regs: Must
be 21 to enter gardens. IDs will be
checked at all token sales locations and
over 21 wristbands will be issued. Over
21 wristbands are good all weekend so
get one once and keep it on.
Drink tokens: Drink tokens can be
redeemed for beer, wine or hard cider,
and will be sold for $7 at all ID
checkpoints as well as inside the
gardens. Tokens are good all weekend
but they are NON-REFUNDABLE. Cash
and credit cards are also accepted in the
gardens but only in specified lines.
Beer Garden Hours:
Noon – 6:30 PM daily
Advance Token Sales:
Outside main gate:
Friday: 11:00 am - NOON
Sat/sun: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
WATER & CHARGING STATIONS
Stay cool and stay hydrated by
frequenting our water stations provided
by our friends and partners, Alex and Ani.
And keep your phone batteries at full
strength by visiting our multiple charging
stations located around the festival
grounds provided by our friends over at
Squarespace.
FRIDAY : 7.25
SATURDAY : 7.26
SUNDAY : 7.27
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