Fort Adams State Park will host an inaugural two-day waterfront festival over Labor Day weekend, bringing professional beach football, NFL legends, live entertainment, and more than 1,000 tons of sand to one of New England’s most iconic event venues.
Newport Beach Fest is scheduled for September 5-6 and will serve as the debut of the Beach Football League’s two newest New England franchises — the Boston Generals and the Newport Admirals — as they take the field in front of fans for the first time.
The festival is the brainchild of Tully Banta-Cain, a two-time Super Bowl champion and founder and commissioner of the Beach Football League. “Newport Beach Fest is about creating a destination where sports, music, food, and community come together in one incredible waterfront setting,” Banta-Cain said. “By transforming Fort Adams with more than 1,000 tons of sand, we’re creating a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates Newport while introducing an entirely new way to experience professional football.”
In addition to BFL competition, the weekend will feature NFL legends appearances and fan experiences, open player tryouts, one-on-one competitions, a free youth football camp, live entertainment, local food vendors, waterfront beer gardens, VIP hospitality overlooking Newport Harbor, and military activations including an obstacle course and rock-climbing wall.
Newport Beach Fest is supported by Discover Newport and Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., among other sponsors. Additional announcements on NFL legends, celebrity guests, and musical performances are expected in the coming weeks.
Tickets and VIP experiences are available at Eventbrite.com. More information can be found at BeachFootballLeague.com.
