FREE Music Festival! Crescent Park Sunday, August 30, 2026 Noon - 6pm
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Volunteer with Rhode Island Folk Fest!
RIFF NEEDS VOLUNTEERS ON AUGUST 30, 8am to 7pm. Small stipend paid for some positions. Email Loraine Craig at Lorainelesniak3991@gmail.com for more information, or sign up here.
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3 Stages of Live Performances!
BAND SHELL STAGE
BAND SHELL STAGE
BAND SHELL STAGE
National and local heavyweights here!
Enjoy the acoustics from this band shell while you sit on the lawn overlooking the water and beautiful park grounds.
Hosted by
Beth Barron and Lisa Couto
SONGBIRD STAGE
BAND SHELL STAGE
BAND SHELL STAGE
On the other side of the park will be the Songbird Stage for a more intimate listening experience. We have a more electric & eclectic experience for you this year.
Expect the Unexpected!
Hosted by
Allysen Callery & Ted Hayes
Gazebo Stage
BAND SHELL STAGE
Gazebo Stage
Short sets by New England's top musical artists!
Hosted by
Anthony Loffredio and Kim Petrarca
Songwriters Workshop with the great Mark Cutler!
Work with RI's own Mark Cutler to create a song which will be sung on the Songbird Stage later that very day!
Workshop is located on the Southern field, behind the Songbird Stage.
THIRSTY?
Memphis Kelle Spirits Beer Garden will be serving up the suds, the perfect choice for a Sunny Summer day!
Relax on the lawn and enjoy a FREE music festival!
Bring a lawn chair, a blanket and maybe even a picnic lunch or dinner.
BUT -There will also be food trucks at the park!
Yay!! there is a kid's tent with arts & crafts , & of course MUSIC!
Donation DROP-OFF at the Festival Merchandise Table
Donation DROP-OFF at the Festival Merchandise Table
Donation DROP-OFF at the Festival Merchandise Table
Donation DROP-OFF at the Festival Merchandise Table
Donation DROP-OFF at the Festival Merchandise Table
