I’ve done my fair share of festival hopping back in my 20’s and then again in 2008 with a five festival Radiohead run that would bring any normal human to their knees. I vowed to avoid festivals at all costs back then, even considering the abundance of solid line-ups that draw the crowds to pound through mud and traffic-hell for days on end.

But the truth is I would do it all again, just at a different pace. The Newport Folk Festival brought that change…

Photography: Nicole Deponte/Selectism.com

Read and see more from Newport Folk Festival 2011 after the click.

This weekend brings us the annual Newport Folk Festival down in the fort in Newport, RI. The list of guests and performances is a strong one and we’re excited to be attending along with many in our business. The festival itself is sold-out for the weekend so we recommend you all get in early in 2012 with your tickets.

Those on site will of course be able to purchase one of two limited edition screened posters commemorating the event. On the right we preview the official Newport Folk Festival poster, designed by Nate Duval. It will be available in limited quanities beginning Saturday.

On the left, we preview the special benefit only Backstage BBQ poster designed by Chris Capotosto. It is only available to those attending Saturday evening’s benefit BBQ on the fort. Much harder to get a hold of.

More looks after the click.

The line-up has been announced for the 52nd Newport Folk Festival coming July 30-31 at Fort Adams in Newport, R.I.