NEWPORT, R.I., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport Beach Fest is a two-day waterfront festival featuring NFL Legends, beach sports, and live entertainment at Fort Adams, bringing an exciting new Labor Day weekend experience to one of New England's most iconic waterfront destinations. As the first-ever Newport Beach Fest, the inaugural event marks the beginning of what organizers envision as a premier annual waterfront festival celebrating sports, entertainment, and community in Newport.
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