Newburyport's Riverfront Music Festival 2018

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Name: Newburyport's Riverfront Music Festival 2018
Date: September 1, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
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Event Description:

17th Annual Riverfront Music Festival brought to you by WXRV 92.5 The River and in conjunction with the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry

View a map of satellite parking and the rail trail here.

PARKING INFORMATION
1. FREE shuttle provided by Coppola Bus Company courtesy of WXRV 92.5 The River:  Shuttles will run from 10:00AM - 7:00PM between The Custom House (25 Water Street, Newburyport) which is adjacent to the concert location and the following satellite parking lots and:
  • Mersen, 374 Merrimac Street, Newburyport (no cost to park)
  • Rupert A. Nock Middle School, 70 Low Street, Newburyport (no cost to park)
  • Henry Graf Jr, Memorial Skating Rink, 28 Low Street, Newburyport (no cost to park)
  • Mark Richey Woodworking, 40 Parker Street, Newburyport (no cost to park)
  • Newburyport MBTA Station, 25 Boston Way - Lot A, Newburyport ($2 to park for the day)
2. Info about Downtown Newburyport Municipal Parking:
  • Parking in the City of Newburyport's municipal lots on Green, Merrimac, Water, and Harris Streets costs $25 (credit card only).
  • The 2-hour limit for on-street parking will be strictly enforced.
  • Please visit the City's website here for more information about municipal parking.
3. Walking from Satellite Parking Lots:
  • Walking or biking along the City of Newburyport's Clipper City Rail Trail is highly encouraged from two of the satellite parking lots, although the shuttle will also be making stops there. The walk from the following lots is approximately 15 minutes, and bike racks will be available for use in front of the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry's office at 38R Merrimac Street (adjacent to Port City Sandwich and The Black Cow)
    • Henry Graf Jr, Memorial Skating Rink, 28 Low Street, Newburyport (no cost to park)
    • Mark Richey Woodworking, 40 Parker Street, Newburyport (no cost to park)
ROAD CLOSURES
  • Merrimac Street will be closed from Green to State Streets.
  • The Route 1 SB ramp to Merrimac Street in Newburyport will be closed to traffic, and drivers are encouraged to continue to the next intersection of Route 1 and Low Street in Newburyport. By turning right onto Low Street from Rt 1 SB, drivers will be better able to access satellite parking and the free shuttle bus. 

LOST & FOUND
  • The Visitor's Booth (adjacent to Metzy's food truck) will be open & staffed during the day.  Please check the booth during the concert for any lost or found items.
  • Items that are left behind after the festival will be disposed of or recycled following the conclusion of the show.

HOUSEKEEPING
  • Please help keep Newburyport and Waterfront Park beautiful! Please do not leave behind cigarette butts, trash, food, etc. Put all trash/recycling in proper barrels.
  • Please do not set up your blankets, chairs, etc. in the park before 9:00AM.

*Expect obstructed views*
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Location:
Waterfront Park
36 Merrimac Street
Newburyport, MA
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, September 1st
12:00 - 6:00PM
Contact Information:
978-462-6680
Fees/Admission:
Free
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