Greater New Bedford Summerfest 2009
- An International Folk Music and Arts Festival -


The Standard-Times Greater New Bedford Summerfest is a tradition in festivals in the Northeast and it takes place right here in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This Festival has gained an outstanding reputation as an international folk music and arts festival, and this year it will take place July 3, 4 & 5 throughout the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.

Hosted by the City of New Bedford and The Standard-Times, the Greater New Bedford Summerfest is packed with fun-filled activities for the entire family. The Greater New Bedford Summerfest Admission wristbands are required at all six entertainment locations.

Greater New Bedford Summerfest 2009 promises to be bigger and better.

July 3rd, Friday night, Greater New Bedford Summerfest kicks off with a concert sponsored by Barefoot Events on the Custom House stage beginning at 6:30 p.m featuring Maria Muldaur with The Red Hot Bluesiana Band. The Friday concert is a separate ticket $10 in advance, $15 at the gate.

On Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM the Greater New Bedford Summerfest expands to six stages in the National Park that range from the twelve hundred seat "Custom House Stage" to the intimacy of a fifty five seat "Meet the Performer" area. An array of well-known and emerging artists will be featured on these stages all weekend.

Greater New Bedford Summerfest is brought to you by:

Greater New Bedford Summerfest Partners

• Public Parking for Greater New Bedford Summerfest 2009
• List of 2008 Vendors


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