Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals

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Widely considered two of the most treasured cultural institutions in American history, for over 60 years, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals have shown that music can positively impact the communities and lives it touches.

 

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Festival goers attend Newport Folk and Jazz festivals by boat at the oceanfront venue at Fort Adams. Photo credit: Courtesy of Newport Festivals Foundation

Initiatives Supported by 11th Hour Racing

As the Environmental Awareness Sponsor, 11th Hour Racing supports ongoing sustainability initiatives, including:

  • Composting food waste with a green team to facilitate waste management best practices.
  • Hosting water refilling stations to reduce single-use plastic.
  • Providing bike valet to encourage festival attendees to choose fossil-fuel-free transportation.

Additionally, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals will work with a sustainability consultant to audit the events and analyze opportunities for further green initiatives in future years.

Located at historic Fort Adams in Newport, R.I., with Narragansett Bay as the backdrop, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals have a strong connection to the ocean and attract up to 10,000 people each day on land along with a large, informal gathering of boats on the water.

11th Hour Racing to Amplify Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals Ocean Friendly Initiatives. Photo credit: Brian Lima

Background

Newport Festivals Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and its mission is to foster the legacy and expand the impact of its Folk and Jazz Festivals through educational initiatives that celebrate innovation while preserving the deep traditions inherent in Jazz and Folk music. The Foundation’s goal is to offer opportunity, inspire through exposure and facilitate the collection of resources needed for musicians to celebrate and innovate. The focus on creating unique experiences to spark engagement is accomplished through a variety of initiatives taking place all over America, including instrument donations, performances at schools and support for music education programs with partnering organizations.