Jazz festival 2009

I was thinking of going to Newport Rhode Island and then I heard that there is a jazz festival every year there in August. Does anybody know what dates....since I can%26#39;t find them yet? I know the festival takes place in Fort Adam%26#39;s State Park. Does anyone have recommendations of inexpensive hotels or b%26amp;b close to the park....maybe within walking distance. Any suggestions on lodging,restaurants,and things to do are appreciated. Thanks!!!

Jazz festival 2009

It is going to be on August 8-9 this year at Fort Adams. The weekend before is usually the Folk Fest. I don%26#39;t know if they have the line up yet but it is run by festival productions at festival network.com. Parking in the park is like ridiculous, so I recommend taking one of the many ferries that run from downtown Newport or Jamestown to get there. It will be so much easier to leave later since there is only one road out of the park.

As far as I know, most of the area around the fort is residential, except maybe Ocean Cliff and Castle Hill- which are pretty pricey. From the entrance of the park to where the festival is has to be over a mile walk- that%26#39;s why it is easier to take the ferries in because they drop you off right at the entrance to the festival. Otherwise you have to pay to park far away in the park- and either walk or take a school bus down to the festival.

If you stay somewhere in downtown you can take a ferry from Perroti Park across from the Brick Market for like $5 and get to the festival in 15 minutes. You can also park in downtown if you stay up in Middletown- you would just have to pay for parking there too and then the ferry.

The festival is amazing. Your pass gets you into all 3 stages all day. I%26#39;ve been there the last 3 years and if its a nice weekend- it is so enjoyable. It is mostly outdoors- so rain can kind of ruin it. Be prepared! There is not much shelter.

It is a great time if you know how to get around the traffic situation. Bring blankets and chairs to sit on, and there are plenty of vendors with food and merchandise. Alcohol will be confiscated when entering the park, but can be bought and consumed once inside the festival in a restricted area. I would think they would be posting the line up soon so keep a look out!

Jazz festival 2009

I got the Marriot on Americas Cup Blvd for $75 on priceline. Thought it was best to book early....however...can%26#39;t find ANYTHING on the net about the jazz fest and am frustrated about that....

Wow, if you got the Marriott for $75 for a weekend in August, that%26#39;s a great deal....although that doesn%26#39;t bode well for tourism outlook this summer.

The festivals this year, Jazz and Folk, are in doubt because of sponsors not renewing, and the debts that are owed. The organizers say that thee shows will go on, but I wouldn%26#39;t be too sure.

www.festivalnetwork.com/ is the website. They say a new website is ';coming soon'; but again, I wonder....

…projo.com/2009/03/george-wein-to.html

Above is a link to new developments dealing with the festivals this year. It%26#39;s from the Providence Journal website.

Thanks so much for this link.....sounds like good news!