r/NewportFolkFestival

I’m not sure if this is a crazy idea, this is only my second time coming to the festival and I’m going solo and not from the united states so please bear with me!

So I have a friend at providence I’d rather stay at his place and go to the festival everyday. Apparently theres a ferry from providence to newport through sea streak, then I guess I can take that ferry that goes from perotti park to fort adams for the festival. After the festival I’ll just repeat from fort adams to perroti park then use the seastreak ferry from newport to providence again.

I’m also leaning to this idea because I would love to sit on top of the ferry and watch the view on my way back, is the rooftop outdoor seating a thing in both the ferries I’m planning to take? Has anyone done this before or can chip in with bits of advice? Would a uber from perotti park to providence be preferable or should I just get an expensive place near the festival?

Hello! I've been trying to get a ticket to this festival for a decade, and I'm finally going this summer! I'm a solo traveler coming up from NYC, and I don't have a car. The hotel prices in Newport are understandably insane, but it looks like I can handle the cost of staying in Providence. Realistically, how difficult is it to take the ferry there and back every day from Providence? How much travel time should I factor in? Are the ferry lines long? Any insight would be appreciated. I think this is my only option unless you have another idea for someone who isn't driving! Thank you!

Recorded these on my phone , hope you guys dig em!

Anybody on here know when the Gull and Stars members will get their tickets? The latest email I have is sometime in the spring. I’m getting nervous.