NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - The Newport jazz and folk festivals contributed nearly $5.1 million to the Rhode Island last year, according to a new analysis commissioned by the nonprofit group behind the summer musical events held at Fort Adams State Park.
The Newport Festivals Foundation announced the results of the economic impact study Friday. The total impact includes money spent on food, shopping, entertainment and lodging.
The report says that while the Folk Festival attracted a bigger audience, Jazz Festival attendees spent significantly more money.
Tickets for the main two days of this summer's Folk Festival are sold out. Ten thousand people a day are expected to attend the July 27-28 concerts.
Now in its 59th year, the Jazz Festival runs Aug. 2 to Aug. 4.