Feel free to bring shade tents (no stakes.)
Feel free to bring shade tents (no stakes.)
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RI Folk Festival is a free annual music festival that takes place at Crescent Park in Riverside, RI. It features a lineup of top-notch musicians from different genres.
RI Folk Festival does not accept artist submissions. As the lineup is invitation only, the best way to be noticed by the organizers is by being an active part of the RI music scene, or a touring act with local connections.
RI Folk Festival is held on the last Sunday of August each year.
We welcome all great pictures, and will give credit if requested. As we are a grass roots festival, we do not have money in our budget to pay.
If you are still interested, please see these guidelines.
RHODE ISLAND FOLK FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY The festival is free and open to all hence photography access for the general public is widely available and photos may be taken throughout the day.
BANDSHELL STAGE Photographers MAY NOT cross the walkway in front of the stage to take photos Standing in front of the stage is PROHIBITED – please photograph from a sitting or kneeling position PLEASE limit to first 3 songs of performer NO ACCESS to BACKSTAGE or STAFF or ARTISTS area
SONGBIRD STAGE/GAZEBO STAGE, Young Folks Area, Songwriter Workshop Please DO NOT shoot from DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF STAGES-Side shoots only. First 3 songs only. DO NOT OBSTRUCT audience view.
YOUNG FOLKS AREA-if you are photographing children please obtain the parent’s permission first .
SONGWRITER WORKSHOP-please shoot from OUTSIDE the tent and do not obstruct or hinder view or any goings on during the workshops. The performers maintain ALL RIGHTS to their images and no photos can be sold without written permission of the individual performer. Any breach may result in direct action from the performer.
This 10.0-acre park is situated between the historic Crescent Park Looff Carousel and the Providence River. The park includes a walking trail, picnic tables, and benches with scenic bay views.
560 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside, RI 02915
This is NOT the location of the current Oldham Elementary School (on 60 Bart Dr.)
The Festival is a walkable 1/4 mile away from the festival parking lot, however...
There will be a SHUTTLE BUS running from the festival parking lot to the park starting at 11am. This is an East Providence Parks and Recreation bus so please wear a mask, per RI state requirement. Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy this free event!
Only cars with a RI registered Handicapped placard may park in the Crescent Park lot at the south end of the park. There will be additional handicapped parking spaces allocated for the festival.
Those who cannot walk the distance from the Oldham School parking lot may be dropped off at this Handicapped lot. However the car will need to find street parking or park at the festival parking lot.
There is no festival parking available on the Terrace, just South of the park. This is a residential community that does not have additional parking for events. Thank you for your understanding.
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