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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 stages of world class musicians,

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — The Newport Folk Festival is on pause as a strong line of thunderstorms move across the state. Concertgoers were ordered to shelter in place in their vehicles or take cover in nearby buildings until the storms pass. There is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for the entire region through 9 p.m.