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Beverly Folk Festival UK
Held in June
Location 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
Location 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

Billingham International Folklore Festival UK
Held in July/August
Location 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
Location Cumbria
Now in its seventh year, 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
Location 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
Location 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
Location Cheshire
Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
http://www.chesterfolk.freeserve.co.uk
Tel 07005 977045

Chippenham Folk Festival UK
Held in May
Location 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
Location West Yorkshire
Small friendly weekend festival. Concerts, ceilidh, meets, workshops, fringe events and street entertainment. Artists in 2005 include: Artisan, Colum Sands, Ian Bruce, John Wright, Uiscedwr, Wilsons and many more.
http://www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org/

Cropredy UK
Held in August
Location 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
Location 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
In August
Location 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
Location Cambs
Ely Folk weekend is a full weekend of both traditional and modern folk music and dance held in and around Ely in July

Folk on the Pier UK
Held in May
Location 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

Folk On The Water UK
Location Gloucestershire
In July
Annual Saul Junction Boat Gathering and Folk on the Water Weekend. The Midway point of the Gloucester Sharpness Canal at its junction with the soon to be restored Cotswold Canals.

Fylde Folk Festival Lancs UK
In Aug/Sept
Annual event in late August/early September - 3 day event

Golowan Festival Penzance Cornwall UK
In June
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......

Gosport & Fareham Easter Festival Hants UK
At Easter
England's biggest indoor Folk Festival takes place in Hampshire over Easter weekend.

Hebridean Celtic Festival Isle of Lewis UK
In July
now the largest event of it's kind in the North of Scotland

Holmfirth Festival of Folk UK
In May
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.

Kerrville Folk Festival Texas US
In May/June
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

Larmer Tree Festival UK
In July
Enjoy the best in roots and world music in laid back gardens surrounded by eastern temples, free-flying macaws and Nepalese pagodas ...

Maryport Bitter and Blues Festival Cumbria UK
In July
Major 3 day blues festival over last weekend in July in lovely Cumbria harbour town of Maryport..

Musicport World Music Festival UK
In October
festival /concerts/education/ fair trade shop

Nantwich Folk & Roots Festival Ches UK
In August
An annual music and dance festival in the historic town of Nantwich

Oxford Folk Festival Oxon UK
In April
Oxford is home to a flourishing traditional music scene - a wealth of talent is showcased at The OxFolkFest alongside acts of international repute.

Pontardawe Festival S.Wales UK
In August
All you need to know about the greatest world music festival in South Wales.

Priddy Folk Fayre Festival Somerset UK
In July
The friendliest folk festival in England, held at the beautiful village of Priddy, high on the magnificent Mendip Hills in sunny Somerset.

Raunds Music Festival Northamptonshire UK
In May
An annual event, showcasing local and national talent from the folk world, spread over a long weekend in May, and several venues in Raunds

Shetand Folk Festival UK
In May
Information on the Shetland Folk Festival, with artists,vnues,workshops and Real Ale Bar.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival Shropshire UK
In August
One of England's top folk festivals, located in the beautiful Shropshire town of Shrewsbury

Stortford Music Festival Herts UK
In May
"The only festival for Independent Artists from the Region." A weekend of fantastic music and much more for the whole family to enjoy.

Swanage Folk Festival Dorset UK
In September
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.

The Heart of The National Forest Folk Festival Leics UK
In June
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

Towersey Village Festival Oxon UK
In August
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...

Upton on Severn Riverside Folk Festival Worcs UK
In May
Upton Folk Club Annual Festival

Warwick Folk Festival Warwick UK
In July
A Blast of Music and Dance featuring concerts, performances, workshops and much more!

Wath Upon Dearne Festival UK
In May
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

West Somerset Folk Festival UK
Held in July
Location 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

Wheaton Aston Festival Staffs UK
In May
a small, friendly rural festival with a very fine eclectic programme of music song and dance

Wimborne Folk Festival Dorset UK
In June
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 as one of the largest events of it's kind in the country.