Folk and Roots presents 'Monday Monday', a night of the best of the folk and roots scene which will be held on the first Monday of the month in central London as from October 2009. See 
14th - 31st January 2010
Celtic Connections, Glasgow
"Celtic Connections features artists from around the globe alongside the very best Scottish talent."
14th - 17th January 2010
Winter Music Weekend, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, Ireland
"To enjoy a diverse range of acoustic music in small venues without the need of amplification. You can enjoy around 40 gigs/sessions/concerts/recitals and dancing (inc. Sets) in 10 venues covering most musical genres. Over 4,000 people visit the festival as there is something for everyone. families are encouraged to visit."
12th-14th February 2010
Cheltenham Folk Festival, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Including Tom McConville Trio, Trio Threlfall, Roving Crows, Maz O`Connor, Faustus, Fay Hield Trio, Lau, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, The Demon Barber Roadshow, Ashley Hutchings & Ken Nicol, Mawkin:Causley, Heretique and more
28th February 2010
Bluegrass & Traditional Music Day at Kersey Mill, Stone Street, Near Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 6DP 01473-820200 (10:00am onwards)
Licensed bar and good food available all day.
All day ticket on the door £12: children 11-16 £5, under 11 free.
See here for full details.
5th - 7th March 2010
The Swanage Blues Festival, Swanage, Dorset
* Free Admission to 40 gigs in 15 indoor venues
* Open Mic daily, Electric Jam Sessions, Buskers, Gospel Service
CWLWM CELTAIDD, The Celtic Festival of Wales, Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, South Wales
Take over 500 singers, musicians and dancers from all the Celtic countries, put them in a high quality holiday camp(superbly equipped with state of the art venues, leisure facilities & luxury heated mobile homes), invite the public to join them for a weekend of concerts, ceilidhs, sessions and workshops, and call it Cwlwm Celtaidd - The Celtic Festival of Wales! That’s it in a nutshell – the only Welsh festival dedicated to the Celtic tradition.
All details, including artist list, the highly affordable weekend ticket and accommodation prices are to be found on the www.cwlwmceltaidd.com. or phone the festival office on 01656 766667.
Doncaster Folk Festival, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
"Welcome to the fourth Doncaster Folk Festival, part of the four week long Doncaster Hothouse Festival, a feast of the very best comedy, theatre, music and dance.
We continue to encourage artists from the local area in addition to featuring established names from the folk world. Artists appearing this year include: The Duncan McFarlane Band, Bill Caddick, His Worship & The Pig, Trio Threlfall, Hissyfit, Little Sister, Pierrot, Welsh Geoff, Paul Pearson, Jim McDonald, Fyrish, Stitherum, Adrian & Colin, Ann Smith, Tim & Julie, Valduna and Musicians Orlyk.
The festival is held at several venues around town and, in addition to the concerts, will feature a Ceilidh, singarounds, a musicians’ session, as well as a display of Morris dancing, Clog dancing and a Mummers play in the Market Place."
5th - 7th March 2010
IVFDF 2010, Durham
"The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival (or IVFDF for short) is the country's longest continually running folk festival, aimed squarely at students (although anyone who feels they can keep up is welcome) and run by a different university each year. IVFDF is a non-stop weekend based (fairly broadly) around traditional forms of music and dance."
19th - 20th March 2010
Malton and Norton Folk Festival, Malton and Norton, North Yorkshire
There will be a meet and greet session, singaround, musicians session,
workshops and an afternoon dance.
Pete Coe, The Happy Cats and 'Two Black Sheep & A Stallion' are
appearing in the evening concert. There's a chance to 'Meet Pete
Coe' earlier in the day.
See here for a programme of events
For full details of all events and ticket prices, please call 01653
636338 (answering machine) or email mnff@live.co.uk
19th - 21st March 2010
Free Spirit Music Festival, Patrick’s Day Weekend 2010, Glengarriff, County Cork, Eire
Sessions, Open Mikes, Hiring Fair, Concerts, Barbeques and more
Interested in taking part? Contact John & Marie freespiritceol@live.co.uk
Tel 0876567471
20th March 2010
Frittenden Festival, Frittenden, Kent
"The Frittenden Festival - Sing, dance and play takes place in the Kent village of Frittenden on the 4th April 2009. It's a village-based folk festival mainly featuring performers deeply rooted in the traditional singing, dancing and music of South-Eastern England.
1st - 4th April 2010
Gosport and Fareham Easter Festival, Fareham, Hampshire
Feast of Fiddles; Show of Hands; Roy Bailey; Kathryn Tickell and more
As well as concerts in the Ferneham Halls and Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham there are also workshops and sessions in the nearby Lysses House Hotel plus a range of other events including dance displays in Fareham town centre and a late night Festival Club.
16th - 18th April 2010
Oxford Folk Festival, Oxford
Including: Bellowhead, Cara Dillon, Warsaw Village Band, The Demon Barbers Roadshow, Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies and more
Crediton Folk Weekend, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon
Artists confirmed include Huw Chidgey & Catherine Handley, Hanging Johnny, Fola and more
Morris - Mummers - Concerts - Music Sessions - Singarounds - Displays
The fourth annual Féile Átha Dá Chab, Ballydehob Traditional Music, Song and Dance Festival Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland
Visitors to this traditional music weekend can expect workshops and a concert from some of Ireland's best traditional artists, as well as a session trail,céilí, singers' night, and children's session. The line-up of artists for Féile Átha Dá Chab 2010 is as follows: John Brosnan (button accordion), Catherine McEvoy (flute), Tommy Peoples (fiddle), Edwina Guckian (sean-nós and brush dancing), and Tim Dennehy (sean-nós and traditional singing).
28th April - 3rd May 2010
Wath Festival, South Yorkshire
Confirmed artists include: The Bad Shepherds, Heidi Talbot, Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart and more....
29th April - 2nd May 2010
30th April - 2nd May 2010
Bollington Folk Music Weekend, Bollington, Cheshire
"The weekends are based around three singarounds with additional acoustic sessions, dancing, storytelling, workshops. An ideal weekend for singers and musicians who want to be involved."
Hardraw May Gathering, Hawes in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire
A new event set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales at the Green Dragon Inn, near Hawes in Wensleydale. 3 days of concerts, and other activities designed to appeal to those who particularly enjoy good folk singing with a touch of humour.
Outstanding lineup and plenty of real ales on site!
30th April - 3rd May 2010
Upton Folk Festival, Worcestershire
40 + Morris Sides - Ceilidh's, Concerts, workshops, singarounds, morris parade (Sun), met the artist, musical meander, duck race, shanty session, church service etc.
Tredegar House Folk Festival, Newport, Gwent
1st - 2nd May 2010
BAAFEST - Bellingham All Acoustic Festival, Bellingham, Northumberland
Artists include: Whapweasel, Denny Bartley & Chris Sherburn, Megson, Diesel Therapy, Landermason, Zoox and more
We hope you'll be tempted by the terrific line up of acts from the North East and further a field that will be featured over the weekend. The main festival site will be in the grounds of the Riverdale Hall Hotel on the banks of the River Tyne. A host of other events will be taking place around the village including an art exhibition, farmers market and student concert. Camping available too.
2nd May 2010
Uttoxeter Mayfest, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
A free event but one of the biggest traditional May Celebrations in the UK. Performing will be six dance teams including Black Pig Border Morris, the Legendary Cocconutter of Bacup (clog) also to confirm the world famous Abbots Bromley Horn Dancers, Ryknild Rabble (Trad Morris) and more. Also the locally renowed Picknalls School Maypole Dancers and several folk bands including the up and coming Radio Mary. A hectic day of non stop dance and music from 11-5. Alongside is a the tradtional May Craft Market known historically as the Gayboys market. Folk music evening follows 'til 9"
6th - 9th May 2010
Hurdy Gurdy Festival, Youlgrave, Derbyshire
Concerts, dances, sessions, workshops, makers
8th - 10th May 2010
Tredegar House Folk Festival, Newport, Gwent,
Confirmed artists include: Breabach, Niamh Ni Charra, Belshazzar’s Feast and more.
14th - 16th May 2010
Clennell Hall Folk Festival, Alwinton, Northumberland National Park
Artists include: Kimber's Men, Tracey Curtis, The Amazing Mr Smith, Landermason, Miss-spent Uke, Ron Gardner, Joe Stead,
Beeswing, Dave Minikin
21st - 23rd May 2010
WOOD Festival at Braziers Park, Oxford.
As well as celebrating great music it also celebrates nature.
The event runs entirely on renewable energy and aims to highlight green issues and through participation promote an ecologically friendly lifestyle, with composting toilets, showers heated by wood-burning stove and a solar-powered stage. You can even spend your time dancing into the night in a bicycle powered 'disotheque'.
There will be opportunities for everyone (from children to grandparents!) to participate. With workshops including singing, woodcraft, yoga to making wallets from orange juice cartons, and a fashion dress parade – with plenty of opportunities to learn more and join in our lively lunchtime discussions and talks.
Having been germinating our line up for the past few weeks, the first shoots are starting to come through and the organisers of WOOD are proud to announce the first branch of bands to be confirmed for this year’s festival and these include: experimental folksters TUNNG, the ever popular Irish troubadour FIONN REGAN, 2008 winner of Radio2 Folk Award for best album MARTIN SIMPSON, friends of the festival DANNY AND THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD and all the way from the USA FRONTIER RUCKUS. Also confirmed are ORA COOGAN, TREVOR MOSS & HANNAH LOU, and DUSTY AND THE DREAMING SPIRES.
The Acoustic Festival of Britain May Festival, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
The beginning of the festival season sees The Acoustic Festival of Britain, re named, May Fest, moving to a new site from 2010.
Held over the weekend of May 21st. - 23rd. picturesque Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire is only a few miles north from last years site at Catton Hall.
Ideally located in Central England, set in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside the olde worlde Racecourse boasts stunning views and easy access on the A50 trunk road linking the M1 and M6. Uttoxeter Railway Station is conveniently situated and is just a 1 minute walk away. .
May Fest is a 3 Day music festival with camping and an eclectic programme of Unplugged and Acoustic music from the genres of Folk, Roots, Celtic, Blues, Pop, Rock, Ska, Burlesque and much more A great family event, with 4 stages, Craft Stalls & Displays, Juggling Schools & Soccer Workshops, Yoga Classes, Morris Dancing, Story Telling & Comedy
Real Ale Beer Tent, & Exotic Foods
Confirmed artists include: Donovan, Levellers, The Unthanks, 3 Daft Monkeys, The Monster Ceilidh Band, The Blues Band, Morris Dancing and more
Shepley Spring Festival, Shepley, West Yorkshire
Seth Lakeman, 3 Daft Monkeys, Tim O'Brien & Kris Drever, The Young 'Uns, Bedlam, Skerryvore, Kevin Dempsey & Joe Broughton, Saltfishforty, Jackie Oates, Craig,Morgan and Robson, Roy Bailey, Jim Moray, Nick Cooke and James Delarre, Brian Peters ..... and more....
28th - 29th May 2010
Ireby Festival, Ireby, Cumbria
Confirmed artists include: Kate Rusby * Luka Bloom * Po'Girl * Southern Tenant Folk Union * Tarras * The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra * Navaro * Preston Reed * Chris James * Barron Brady * Andy Whittle * Tollo's Reunion.
28th - 30th May 2010
Whitby Spring Session, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Guests include: Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy with Chris Parkinson, Duncan McFarlane Band, Roy Clinging, Flossie, Tina Taylor and more
28th - 31st May 2010
Chippenham Folk Festival, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Four days of the best in folk song, music, dance
and traditions in the heart of Wiltshire
4th Bude & Stratton Folk Festival, North Cornwall
"Bude by the sea and Stratton full of history. These two towns, now virtually merged, offer a natural location for a folk festival. The ancient market town of Stratton with its narrow streets and historic connection with the Battle of Stamford Hill (1643) has great character ideally suited to folk festivities. Stratton’s Tree Inn (oak beams and inglenooks) has hosted folk music for many years and Landlord and champion piper Rob Semple and his wife Emma are delighted to develop this tradition into an annual festival. Tim Browning of Bude’s Falcon Hotel plays guitar and accordion with Bude Lifeboat Crew’s Friggin’ Riggin’ - regulars at the Falcon for the past ten years. Between both hostelries, it became inevitable that a festival would emerge, supported by the strong folk tradition of North Cornwall and nearby Devon.
As a resort town, Bude offers plenty of accommodation, beautiful surfing beaches and the best view in the world from Compass Point to Lundy Island."
Fishguard Folk Festival, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
The 11th annual celebration of folk music, song and dance will take place over the late Spring Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 28th to Monday 31st May 2010 in the historic seaport town of Fishguard. With concerts, dance displays, 'meet the artist' events, busking, informal music and song sessions and a real ale bar.
Over the past ten years the seaport town of Fishguard has been host to this friendly small traditional music festival. Also featuring is the ever-popular guided 'Pirate and Smugglers' walk. The festival is mainly free, and embraces the talents of old and young alike and actively encourages visitors to join in the sessions with the 'stars' of the show.
The first acts for 2010 have been announced as Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies, Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll, Lucy Farrell and Jonny Kearney and Mike Chant. There are many more acts still to be announced.
Chester Folk Festival, Chester
Artists include: Mawkin:Causley · The Churchfitters · Martin Simpson . Bernard Wrigley · Mick Ryan & Paul Downes · Isambarde The Old Dance School · Flossie Malavialle · Pete Morton . The Askew Sisters · Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
29th - 30th May 2010
Hartington Food and Folk Festival, Hartington, Derbyshire
The weekend includes two nights of intimate folk music at one of Derbyshire's most scenic villages. Saturday will be a traditional folk and celtic dance night headlined by Derbyshire favourites Beggar’s Belief, and Sunday will see some of the best up-and-coming young folk musicians perform, including BBC Radio 2 favourites and award winning duo - Megson as well as Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts (Radio 2 Folk Horizon Nominees) and Lucy Ward (Radio 2 Young Folk Nominee).
3rd - 6th June 2010
6th Wirral Folk on the Coast Festival, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside
5 High Quality Main-Stage Concerts, 4 Ceilidhs, Craft Stalls, Instrument Workshops, Dance Displays and Workshops, 'Chance To Meet',
Rolling Folk Club & Music Sessions, Story-Telling, Sumptuous Bar/Lounge with Real Ale available all on one beautiful 9 acre site
4th - 6th June 2010
Wessex Folk Festival, Weymouth, Dorset
Artists include: Vin Garbutt and more to be confirmed
Wirral Folk on the Coast Festival, Bromborough, Wirral
Artists include: 5 High Quality Main-Stage Concerts, 4 Ceilidhs, Craft Stalls, Instrument Workshops, Dance Displays and Workshops, 'Chance To Meet', Rolling Folk Club & Music Sessions, Story-Telling, Sumptuous Bar/Lounge with Real Ale available all on one beautiful 9 acre site
5th - 13th June 2010
Arran Folk Festival, Isle of Arran
Nine days of Concerts, Free Open pub Sessions and Ceilidh on the beautiful Isle of Arran.
Confirmed artists - Breabach, The Paul McKenna Band, Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers, Martin Stephenson, Ruth Notman, The Saggy Bottom Boys,John Carnie, Robyn & Amie, Whirlypit.
11th - 13th June 2010
Wimborne Folk Festival, Wimborne, Dorset
A weekend of the very best in traditional English and Celtic music and dance, in and around the Minster town of Wimborne - Dorset
Raglan Festival, Raglan, Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Gower Folk Festival, Parkmill, Gower Swansea
"Fabulous music in a stunning and intimate setting" Featuring: Spiers and Boden, Calan, Fay Hield Trio, Kerfuffle, Karen Tweed, Damien Barber & Mike Wilson and more
Southwell Folk Festival, Nottinghamshire
Confirmed artists include: Demon Barber Roadshow, Vin Garbutt, The Carrivick Sisters, Horses Brawl, The QP, Steven Finn, Lucy Ward, 4 Men and a Dog, Rory McCleod, Wheeler Street, Megson, Jez Lowe and Kate Bramley, Ben and Joe Broughton, Julie Fowlis, Tom McConville Big Band, Flossie Malavialle, Clive Carroll, Mick Ryan and Paul Downes, John Smith, Phil Hare, Brian Peters and more..
18th - 20th June 2010
Alcester Folk Festival, Alchester, Warwickshire
Confirmed artists include Roy Bailey, Marie Little, Hilary Ward, Hex and more.
Teignmouth Folk Festival, Teignmouth, Devon
Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival, Middlewich, Cheshire
The Big Session, Leicester
Beverley Folk Festival, Beverley, East Yorkshire
“concerts ~ ceilidhs ~ workshops ~ children’s events ~ sessions ~ trade & craft fair and lots more”
Acts (tbc) include: The Demon Barber Roadshow, The Charlie Dore Band, Jeni & Billy, Karen Tweed, Dogan Mehmet and more
Lymm Folk Club - Lymm Festival, Lymm, Cheshire
Artists include: Kerfuffle, Colum Sands, The Perfectly at Home String Band and more....
25th June - 27th June
St Albans Folk at the Festival, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Run as part of the St Albans Festival ...Also includes day of dance, St Michaels Street dance out, pub music sessions.
Droylsden Folk Festival, Droylsden, Greater Manchester
"Droylsden Folk Festival Weekend has put itself firmly on the map as one of the premier folk music festivals in the North West of England, attracting well-known performers and local artistes with its friendly, laid-back approach to having a good time."
1st - 4th July 2010
North Wales Bluegrass Festival, Conwy, North Wales
2nd-4th July 2010
Sark Folk Festival, Sark, Channel Islands
Maverick Festival, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Alt-country, Americana and the New Tradition
Two Rivers Folk Festival, Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Well Dressed’ Festival, Ashover Nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Cleckheaton Folk Festival, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
Confirmed artists include: Dougie MacLean, Artisan, Eliza Carthy with Saul Rose, The Young Un's, London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra, Hissyfit, Kimber's Men, John Prentice and Jill Drury, Bruce Michael Baillie, Ugly Mug Jug Band
8th - 11th July 2010
Stonehaven Folk Festival, Aberdeenshire
9th - 11th July 2010
West Somerset Folk Festival, Minehead, Somerset
Singarounds ~ Sessions ~ Folk Club ~ Workshops ~ Herbaceous Border
, SomersetThe friendliest folk festival in England, held at the beautiful village of Priddy, high on the magnificent Mendip Hills in sunny Somerset
Folkstation Festival, Isle of Wight
"FolkStation is a special folk festival; certainly not the biggest but it is a unique experience. Located at the award winning Havenstreet steam railway, the festival has built up from a “fringe” group of folk musicians who gathered together to play at railway events over 34-year history of the railway."
Ely Folk Festival, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Each Ely Folk Festival is better than the last, with an impressive guest list and programme of workshops, concerts, displays, ceilidhs and children's entertainment. The musicians appearing at the Ely Folk Festival reflect the rich diversity of the modern music scene, with a mixture of established favourites and newer talent.
Bromsgrove Folk Festival, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Based in and around The Bowling Green Inn this small, friendly (the friendliest?) festival guarantees that if you have a ticket you will see the artist you have come to see and what a great line up of artists Artisan, Colum Sands, ColvinQuarmby, Balshazzar's Feast, Anthony John Clarke, My Sweet Patootie, Lucy Ward, Fairfield, The BICA Band, The Tindalls, and others yet to be announced. Add dance displays, pub sessions, Singin' and Suppin' sessions, Artist Showcases, Morning Walks and The World Dry Foam Flinging Championships.
Furness Tradition Festival Weekend, Ulverston, Cumbria
14th - 17th July 2010
Hebridean Celtic Festival, Western Isles, North West Scotland
"This major Celtic music festival set against the glorious Gaelic culture and Hebridean heritage is currently entering its 13th year. A cornerstone in the wider European calendar of events, this unique festival is renowned for its dynamic programming, broad family appeal and fantastic welcoming community.
Major artists rub shoulders alongside a range of Celtic, world and homegrown performers creating a warm intimacy for an International audience. Make sure you don’t miss this years stunning event."
‘Simply one of the best festivals in the world.’
16th - 17th July 2010
Mansfield Folk Festival Rugby Club. Eakring Road. Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 3EW
Friday night 7-30pm - midnight. Mega acoustic jam session.
Saturday. All day folk concert. 12 midday until 12 midnight. numerous entertainers.
Onsite catering all weekend. Licenced Bar. Free admission, Free camping for tents and caravans.
16th - 17th July 2010
The Somerton Morris fringe, Somerton, Somerset
16th - 18th July 2010
Saddleworth Folk Festival, Saddleworth, Greenfield, Oldham, Lancashire
"Guests include, Bernard Wrigley, Dougie MacLean, Elbow Jane and more"
18th - 25th July
The Fiddler's Green Festival, Rostrevor, Co Down, Northern Ireland
22nd - 25th July
Trowbridge Village Pump Festival, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Trowbridge Village Pump Festival takes place at Stowford Manor Farm in Wiltshire, one of the most picturesque settings in the country for an event of this type. The festival features internationally known acts from the world of Folk/Roots music.
23rd - 25th July 2010
Truck Festival Steventon, near Abingdon, South Oxfordshire
one of the UK's bestmall festivals (they have an award to prove it), a truly unique blend ofvillage fete and Woodstock, free ofany sponsorship or corporateagenda. It's about music, community and being outdoors. Founded by Robin and Joe Bennett on a farm within a welly wang from their family home, it now attracts over5,000 revellers. Well known for a DIY attitude and for spotting the next big thing first, TRUCK has seen the likes of everyone from Ash to The Lemonheads to Garth Hudson grace its stages. With astrong charitable ethos (the RotaryClub flip burgers and the vicar sellsice-c creams) the event has raised thousands for local and national causes.
Warwick Folk Festival, Warwick, Warwickshire
Rolling Hills Festival, Melrose, Scottish Borders
Over the weekend of July 23, 24 and 25th The Rolling Hills Folk Club brings you a weekend of folk song, music and dance, as well as a beer festival and craft fair in the Scottish Borders town of Melrose.
Friday night at the Wynd Theatre features Bob Knight, while over in the Corn Exchange there will be a ceilidh with Brechin, Wilkinson and Martin
Saturday morning in the Corn Exchange there will be a craft fair from 10:00 am to 2:00pm bringing you the amazing crafts from the immediate area of Melrose
Saturday night is the main concert in the Corn Exchange with Ian Davison and Carissa Bovill, Sylvia Barnes and Sandy Stanage and Archie Fisher
On Sunday there will be a concert from 2:00pm to 5:30pm with mainly local performers.
The Big Tent Festival, Falkland, Fife
"Exhibitions, debates, poetry, children's workshops, demonstrations, local food village along with a fusion of folk and world music.
25th July 2010
Folk by the Oak 2010, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire
"This bite-sized festival returns to the historic leafy grounds of Hatfield Park in Hertfordshire for its third year on Sunday 25 July 2010. Although still shiny and new, Folk by the Oak has already built its reputation as a relaxed, family friendly event where the high quality line-up takes top priority. As well as an award-winning selection of contemporary folk and acoustic artists, it features a craft fair, workshops, children’s activities, storytelling, circus skills, real ale bar, music stalls, recycled gifts and delicious food.
Folk by the Oak is a lazy Sunday afternoon featuring some of the best artists that today’s folk scene has to offer. If your budget or your schedule won’t stretch to one of the big festivals, this is the perfect way to catch a showcase of folk’s finest live acts packed into one sublime summer day. It’s easy to get to (Hatfield train/tube station is just 5 minutes walk away, and there’s ample free parking), it’s stress free (with one site and one main stage – just pick a spot, open up your deckchair, and relax!), and you can even bring your own food and drink, and enjoy a picnic while you watch. It’s an intimate event of only a few thousand people; small enough to be relaxed and safe, but with plenty of atmosphere and lots to join in with if you fancy it.
Line-up for 2010 to be announced, so keep in touch with Folk by the Oak:
- Become a fan at the new official Folk by the Oak Facebook page:
29th July - 1st August
Cambridge Folk Festival, Cambridge
Book early...
30th July - 1st August 2010
Lomond Folk Festival, Balloch, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire
A fantastic family weekend of traditional and folk music and song.
For info visit www.lomondfolkfestival.com 0r call 01389 757561.
30th July - 6th August
Sidmouth Folk Week, Sidmouth, Devon
The best of folk music, dance and song in a holiday at the seaside in East Devon. Concerts, dances, ceilidhs, dance displays, crafts, workshops, sessions, street theatre. Something for all the family with lots of special events for children.
5th - 8th August 2010
Stokes Bay Festival, Stokes Bay, Hampshire
"Enjoy some great live music in a family-friendly atmosphere at one of the
safest and most relaxed festivals of the summer held in a picturesque
setting at unspoilt Stokes Bay, with its stunning views across the
Solent and the English Channel to the Isle of Wight."
6th - 13th August 2010
The Broadstairs Folk Week, Broadstairs, Kent
13th - 15th August 2010
Pontardawe Festival, Pontardawe, Neath Port
"Folk, roots, celtic and world music and dance for all the family + childrens events, litfest, real ale bar and lots more in the heart of the picturesque Swansea Valley."
Saltburn Folk Festival, Saltburn, Cleveland
20th - 22nd August 2010
Moira Furnace Folk Festival, Derbyshire
"There will be craft, music and food stalls, a real ale bar, open air concerts at the furnace amphitheatre, an opening night ceilidh, sessions and sing arounds in local pubs and main site, Saturday night grand concert, boat trips and tractor rides.
Children's entertainment, including bouncy castles, face painting and Punch and Judy, Morris Dancing and Civil War re-enactments."
Innerleithen Music Festival, Scottish Borders
Concerts, workshops, sessions, late night club, open stage and outdoor events featuring both national and local stars in lovely location amongst the Border hills.
21st - 27th August 2010
Whitby Folk Week, Whitby, North Yorkshire
"There are around 600 events packed into the week and the main emphasis of the festival is on the traditional music, dance, song and storytelling of the British Isles and Ireland."
26th - 30th August 2010
Towersey Village Festival, Towersey, Oxfordshire
"Famed for being one of the most relaxed, family friendly festivals of its kind, Towersey Village Festival returns for the 46th edition with its eclectic mix of concerts, workshops, dances and dedicated youth and children’s programmes."
27th - 30th August 2010
Wadebridge Folk Festival, Cornwall
Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Confirmed artists include: Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds, Adrienne Young, Jackie Oates, Kimber’s Men, Lucy Kaplansky, Michael McGoldrick Big Band, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, Richard Shindell, The Young’uns, Cara Dillon, Dervish, The Old Dance School
3rd - 5th September 2010
Wallingford Bunkfest, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
"Concerts... dance displays... ceilidhs... beer festival...
a huge Craft Fair... Fab Food... children's BunkFest...
folk club... vintage displays... music on river boats... storytelling fringe... "
Moseley Folk Festival, Moseley Park, Birmingham B13 8DD
38th Fylde Folk Festival, Fleetwood, Lancashire
A three-day celebration of traditional and contemporary folk music, song and dance. Concerts, Workshops, Clog Dancing Contest, Young Performers Competition, Meet The Artists, Youth Events, Musicians sessions, Singarounds. Book early online at www.marinehall.co.uk
10th - 12th September 2010
Swanage Folk Festival, Swanage, Dorset
"A weekend of concerts, dance, sessions, workshops, a ceilidh, a craft fair, children's entertainments, trade stalls, around 50 traditional dance sides in a grand parade Saturday afternoon through the town and ending on the sea front."
17th - 19th September 2010
Mendip Autumn Folk Festival, Pelting Drove, Priddy, Somerset
Friday Night 8pm till late individual performances and Jam Session in Club Marquee
Saturday individual performances, group sessions at various on site locations.
12 noon, Session In the Club Marquee till teatime
Saturday Evening 8pm till late Grand Concert in main Marquee (Free) ( Not To Be Missed)
Sunday General relaxed day with various entertainment’s
Sunday night 8pm Survivors session in Club Marquee
23rd - 26th September 2010
Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival, Longford, Ireland
Celebration of Irish traditional, American bluegrass, and Folk music
Consisting of nightly concerts, masterclass workshops, outdoor concerts, street & pub sessions
1st - 3rd October 2010
Ingleton Folk Weekend, Ingleton, North Yorkshire
Situated in the Yorkshire Dales - Everything free except for the 2 main concerts.
8th - 10th October
Banbury Folk Festival, Banbury, Oxfordshire
15th - 17th October 2010
Music in the Mountains, Top of Coom, Cork, Eire
A warm welcome from Eileen & Tim Your hosts.
And in our opinion the best Guinness you will taste anywhere!
A fun filled weekend of Sessions, Concerts and Storytelling.
With Fabulous Local Musicians and Singers, Special Guest Appearances .Irish Dancing and young Local Musicians. Storytelling, and general fun and frivolity!
Contact John & Marie freespiritceol@live.co.uk
This is a free event, with no Paid Artists, all who take part do so for fun, love of Music and Craic if you would like to come along and take part please contact us for more details.
(Local Accommodation etc)
Warm up sessions organised Locally Throughout the area leading up to the weekend, Why not come early and make a week of it!
All Singers, Musicians, Storytellers and Audience Welcome.
It’s also a great area to Tour, Ring of Kerry and Bearra ,Lakes of Killarney,
Kenmare etc all within easy reach
15th-17th October 2010
Bollington Folk Music Weekend, Bollington, Cheshire
"The weekends are based around three singarounds with additional acoustic sessions, dancing, storytelling, workshops. An ideal weekend for singers and musicians who want to be involved."