Beverly Folk Festival UK
Held in June
Based in East Yorkshire
Beverley is an historic market town situated some 5 miles north of Hull.
Its narrow streets broaden into a real market square bounded with buildings
typical of an old Yorkshire town
http://www.beverleyfestival.com
Tel: 01377 217569
Bideford Folk Festival UK
Held in August
Based in
Devon
Come to our lovely historic town on the river Torridge in beautiful North Devon for a weeklong feast of music, song and dance. It's inexpensive and friendly with a mix of wonderful concerts as well as workshops and lots and lots of sessions, singarounds and concerts where yo...
http://www.bidefordfolkfestival.co.uk
Tel 01237-473931
Bladnoch Folk and Blues Festival UK
Held in August
Based in Dumfries & Galloway
A fanstastic folk and blues line up performing in the unique venue of Bladnoch Distillery near Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway in August each year. Entertainment for the kids, a busking competition, dance workshops, pub sessions, open mic sessions. Catering on site.
http://www.bladnochfestival.co.uk
Tel. 01988 600751
Billingham International
Folklore Festival UK
Held in July/August
Based in Cleveland
The largest International Folklore Festival of its kind in the UK. 8-days
long Festival with International Groups representing every corner of the
World.
http://www.billinghamfestival.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1642 553 220
Brampton LiveUK
Held in July
Based in Cumbria
The three-day folk and roots event has assembled
probably its strongest and most diverse line-up yet.
http://www.bramptonlive.net
Tel 01228 534664
Bromyard Folk Festival UK
Held in September
Based in Herefordshire
A weekend of music, song and dance with over 50 events, including: Concerts,
Ceilidhs, Dances, Singarounds, Craft Market, Childrens sessions, Traditional
songs and stories and workshops.
http://www.bromyard-folk-festival.org.uk
Tel: 0777 283 1860
Cambridge Folk Festival UK
Held in July/August
Based in Cambridgeshire
The Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the premier music events in Europe.
Over its thirty four year history it has played host to most of the major
names in blues, country, roots and folk music and is acclaimed for its eclectic
programming and unique atmosphere
http://www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk/
Chester Folk Festival UK
Held in May
Based in Cheshire
Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
http://www.chesterfolk.freeserve.co.uk
Tel 07005 977045
Chippenham Folk Festival UK
Held in May
Based in Witshire
Four days of the best folk dance, song, music and traditions in the heart
of Wiltshire
http://www.chippfolk.co.uk/
Tel +44 (0) 1249 657190
Cleckheaton Folk Festival UK
Held in July
Based in West Yorkshire
Small friendly weekend festival with concerts, ceilidh, meets, workshops, hiring fair, street entertainment.For up to date information see the Festival website
http://www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org/
Cropredy UK
Held in August
Based in Oxfordshire
Information about Fairport's Cropredy Convention, the annual three-day
festival of music and good cheer.
http://www.fairportconvention.com/crop/cropmenu.htm
Dent
Folk Festival UK
Held in June
Based in Cumbria
A weekend of
family fun in The Yorkshire Dales with major and local artistes plus workshops,
dance, promenade theatre and other attractions.
http://www.dentfolkfestival.co.uk/
Edmonton Folk Music Festival CA
Held In August
Based in AB
IInformation about the coming Festival or about concerts and festivals throughout
the year in Edmonton and Alberta
http://www.edmontonfolkfest.org/
Tel: +1 780-429-1899
Ely Folk Weekend UK
Held in July
Based in Cambs
Ely Folk weekend is a full weekend of both traditional and modern folk
music and dance held in and around Ely in July
http://www.elyfolk.co.uk
07500 527334
Folk on the Pier UK
Held in May
Based in Norfolk
Annual May acoustic roots music festival in the Pavilion Theatre and on
Cromer Pier and around town, the biggest event of its kind in the Norfolk
area
http://www.folkonthepier.co.uk
Fylde Folk Festival UK
Held In Aug/Sept
Based in Fleetwood Lancashire
Annual event in late August/early September - 3 day event
http://www.fylde-folk-festival.com
Golowan Festival UK
Held In June
Based in Penzance Cornwall
Golowan - (Gol - Jowan, the Feast of John in Cornish) is an annual community
festival celebrating ancient midsummer traditions and the Feast of St. John
the Baptist. This hugely successful festival brings together artists, musicians
and performers from local Cornish traditions, other European Celtic regions
and the international stage. more......
http://www.golowan.com/
Gosport & Fareham Easter
Festival UK
Held At Easter
Based in
Fareham Hampshire
England's biggest indoor Folk Festival takes place in Hampshire over Easter
weekend.
http://www.gosportfestival.co.uk/
Hebridean Celtic Festival UK
Held In July
Based in Isle of Lewis
now the largest event of it's kind in the North of Scotland
http://www.hebceltfest.com/
01851 621234
Holmfirth Festival of Folk UK
Held In May
Based in West Yorkshire
The Holmfirth Festival of Folk is a genuine community based event with most of the town's pubs and hotels taking part. The Picturedrome will be the venue for the main concerts.
http://www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
07841 646308
Kerrville Folk Festival US
Held In May/June
Based in Kerrville, Texas
The Kerrville Folk Festival is held annually at the Quiet Valley Ranch,
9 miles south of Kerrville on Texas Hwy 16. Starting on the Thursday before
Memorial Day at the end of May, the music continues for 18 days
http://www.kerrville-music.com/
Larmer Tree Festival UK
Held In July
Based in Wiltshire
Enjoy the best in roots and world music in laid back gardens surrounded
by eastern temples, free-flying macaws and Nepalese pagodas ...
http://www.larmertreefestival.co.uk/
Tel (+44) (0) 1725 552300
Maryport Bitter and Blues Festival UK
Held In July
Based in Cumbria
Major 3 day blues festival over last weekend in July in lovely Cumbria
harbour town of Maryport..
http://www.maryportblues.com
Moira Furnace Folk Festival UK
Held In August
Based in South Derbyshire
The very first Moira Furnace Folk Festival At the Heart of the National Forest. Local Camping and other acommodation close by. Green site in the National Forest,East Midlands.A major tourist attraction with easy access from motorways. Please see www.moirfurnacefolkfestival.co.uk for details.
http://www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk
Tel. 01530 270494
Oxford Folk Festival UK
Held In April
Based in Oxfordshire
Oxford is home to a flourishing traditional music scene - a wealth of talent
is showcased at The OxFolkFest alongside acts of international repute.
http://www.oxfordfolkfestival.com
Pontardawe Festival UK
Held In August
Based in West Glamorgan
All you need to know about the greatest world music festival in South Wales.
http://www.pontardawefestival.org.uk
Priddy Folk Fayre Festival UK
Held In July
Based in Somerset
The friendliest folk festival in England, held at the beautiful village
of Priddy, high on the magnificent Mendip Hills in sunny Somerset.
http://www.priddyfolk.org/
Raunds Music Festival UK
Held In May
Based in
Northamptonshire
An annual event, showcasing local and national talent from the folk world, spread over a long weekend in May, and several venues in Raunds
http://www.raundsfestival.com
Shetland Folk Festival UK
Held In April/May
Based in Shetland
Information on the Shetland Folk Festival, with artists,venues,workshops
and Real Ale Bar.
http://www.shetlandfolkfestival.com/
01595 694757
Shrewsbury Folk Festival UK
Held In August
Based in
Shropshire
One of England's top folk festivals, located in the beautiful Shropshire town of Shrewsbury
http://www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/
01746 768 813
Swanage Folk Festival UK
Held In September
Based in Dorset
The Swanage Folk Festival is a friendly festival that just keeps on getting
better. It is now an established fixture on the regional calendar and provides
a weekend of entertainment and fun for all.
http://www.swanagefolkfestival.co.uk/
The Heart of The National Forest
Folk Festival Leics UK
Held In June
Based in Leicestershire
In Leicestershire, right at the heart of England, set in the rejuvenating
National Forest, the Festival which has previously been known as the Ashby
Folk Festival
http://www.affc.demon.co.uk/
Towersey Village Festival UK
Held In August
Based in Oxfordshire
Towersey is probably the best kept secret on the folk scene as it appears
on hardly any maps - but it sells out every year and is a great festival,
descriped by regulars as 'a magic event'. Join in the fun...
http://www.towerseyfestival.com/
01629 827016
Upton on Severn Riverside Folk Festival UK
Held In May
Based in Worcestershire
Upton Folk Club Annual Festival
http://www.uptonfolk.org/
Warwick Folk Festival UK
In July
Based in
Warwickshire
A Blast of Music and Dance featuring concerts, performances, workshops
and much more! If you've never been to Warwick Folk Festival, come and see what you've been missing!
http://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk
01926 614932
Wath Upon Dearne Festival UK
In May
Based in South Yorkshire
A great weekend of entertainment featuring Burach, Lindisfarne, Tom Robinson,
Satnam Singh, Slide, the Angel Brothers, Ruth and Gary Wells, Ray Hearne,
Cactus Flower, Winter Wilson, Steve Womack, Singarounds, Children's entertainment,
etc
http://www.wathfestival.org.uk/
0798 2658467
West Somerset Folk Festival UK
Held in July
Based in Somerset
A friendly mainly singaround festival with a Saturday night concert. We raise money for charity, and for 2008 CLICSargent has been nominated. Dates for 2008 are 11th to 13th July.
For details and pictures see www.westsomersetfolkfestival.co.uk
http://www.westsomersetfolkfestival
Tel. 01643 841597
Wimborne Folk Festival UK
In June
Based in Dorset
Founded in 1980 and held in the shadow of the gracious 12th century Minster
Church of St Cuthburga, this annual event of Traditional Folk Dance and Song
has become the focal point for the largest gathering of dance teams in the
South of England. For the old town of Wimborne Minster, the festival is now
considered by many to be the major event of the year and is highly regarded
nationally.
http://www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk
01202 623 740
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