GEORGE WEIN ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 51st ANNUAL NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL® NEW YORK, NY, September 9, 2009 - The world-renowned Newport Folk Festival® in Newport, RI, which was founded in 1959 by George Wein and folk icon Pete Seeger, is available for sponsorship. The festival celebrated its 50th anniversary August 1 2, 2009, with more than 17,000 music fans in attendance. Scheduled for July 30 August 1, 2010