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Join The Atkinson for the Love Folk Festival, a thrilling amalgamation of traditional, upcoming, and alternative folk music. The spectacular lineup will feature headliners from the world-renowned folk music circuit and emerging newcomers that will surely leave everyone mesmerized by their musical brilliance! Apart from the main event, there will be a Busk Love Folk Acoustic Stage where many talented musicians can showcase their acoustic music and truly captivate festivalgoers with an auditory haven. Celebrate the most romantic weekend of the year with unique guest ales, and tantalize your taste buds with delectable homemade fare from the award-winning café, A Great Little Place. Enjoy dancing, singing, drinking, eating, and generally loving folk!

Love Folk Festival

Chippenham Folk Festival boasts a one-of-a-kind brand and has proudly upheld its values for over 40 years. Showcasing the pinnacle of English traditional music, dance, song, and folk activities, it is no wonder this annual event is highly attended by enthusiasts all around the country! From humble beginnings to flourishing success today, Chippenham Folk Festival continues to expand in popularity each year.Marking its 50th anniversary, the Chippenham Folk Festival will be held on May 26-29, 2023, in Chippenham, United Kingdom. With over 200 events to enjoy within formal festival venues, lively singing and dancing throughout the local pubs, and shows at three public stages near Island Park, this celebration is one you won't want to miss!

Chippenham Folk Festival

Establishing itself as a premier international event for roots and acoustic music, the Gate to Southwell Festival has become one of the most renowned festivals in its class. From Thursday, 29th June until Sunday, 2nd July 2023, campers will have an opportunity to revel in this festival experience - with camping available through Monday morning too!In 2021, the festival relocated to a picturesque new setting at Kirklington in lakeside parkland, which is 3 miles away from the previous site at Southwell Racecourse. Nestled just 8 miles off the A1 and 13 miles outside of Nottingham lies Southwell's beautiful market town, which is a perfect location for this event!Maximize your festival experience by camping onsite! You can drive your tents and equipment straight onto the campsite by the lakes with a vehicle ticket. If camping differs from what you had in mind, don't worry - there's also a free day car park near where everyone enters! For the most luxurious getaway, glamping is an incomparable adventure that offers a unique experience.Gate to Southwell welcomes well-mannered puppies at the campsite and festival arena, ready to have a good time.Discover the vibrant sounds of over 50 amazing artists performing on three main stages across four days! Additionally, there's a children's stage and workshop tent. The Lake Stage is the largest arena - the festival recommends bringing chairs to enjoy your favorite acts. For those seeking more folk vibes, head to the Folk Stage (without walls). Lastly, try out Frontier Stage – an open area where you can bring chairs or mats for full-on energy. The festival decided on this format due to popular demand from concertgoers in 2021/2022!Dancing, boasting a plethora of vibrant entertainment, is still a key feature at the festival. Ceilidhs and other folk dances regularly run each day of the event - guaranteed to bring joy and vigor to all!​Gate to Southwell Festival is a fun and entertaining extravaganza for all age groups - from children to young adults. Not only are there enjoyable activities available, but they also have educative workshops with instruments, storytelling sessions, and plenty of hands-on experiences. On top of that, you can expect street theatre performances, 'walkabouts' and music shows!

Gate To Southwell Festival

The extraordinary 2022 festival edition is sure to be hard to beat. Still, Exile Music Festival plans on taking it up a notch in 2023! This small, non-profit event is held at a private residence near Matlock and caters to families. So get your dancin' shoes ready and don some comfy clothes on June 30th-July 2nd, 2023, for an evening of unparalleled fun with the Exile Music Festival! Immerse yourself in the musical magic of the Exile Music Festival! Set in a picturesque spot amidst Derbyshire's countryside, this year will feature an array of incredible acts such as Alisa Marie, Good Habits, The Bakewell Tarts, Chris Cleverley, Gatehouse, and so many more. Focusing mainly on local bands with an eclectic mix of music genres, there's something for everyone at this spectacular event that you won't want to miss out on! Embrace the experience of Exile Music Festival and its beautiful countryside setting for up to 500 people. Fifteen to twenty of the best local bands, independent artists, and reasonably priced tickets make this a small summer music festival that promises an overwhelmingly positive family event.

Exile Music Festival

At the Shrewsbury Folk Festival every year, you can immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere of folk music and dance from around the world. It is an ideal family getaway for experienced folkies and those unfamiliar with the genre; make sure to bring your friends or come solo - either way, Shrewsbury Folk Festival will welcome everyone into a friendly community!Celebrated each year on the UK's late summer bank holiday weekend (usually August), Shrewsbury Festival first kicked off in 2006 as a direct successor to Bridgnorth Folk Festival, which first occurred in 1997. Initially taking place at The Quarry, the festival has since moved to West Midlands Showground, where it continues to be held annually and attracts visitors from all walks of life!Shrewsbury Folk Festival is renowned for presenting the highest quality musicians from the UK and abroad, consistently unearthing emerging talent, and offering a stage to established acts. Moreover, they ensure each performance is full of excitement and variety!Alan Surtees and Sandra Surtees, the founders of the Bridgnorth Folk Festival back in 1997, stand at the helm of the Shrewsbury Folk Festival. Together with a committed team of committee members, they oversee all festival projects and related events.John Jones and Steve Knightley, both of Oysterband and Show of Hands, respectively, have been patrons of this festival since 2011. Both renowned bands have graced the stage multiple times at the event over the past few years.All your requirements will be met with the utmost care when you arrive. The campsite is close to a venue, so you can easily access it and enjoy your stay here; where else could one park their vehicles next to their tents or caravans? The festival has some of the best caterers in the folk scene who are sure to tantalize taste buds! Not just this, but they also offer great bars, flushing toilets for convenience, and excellent showers for a refreshing experience.The Shrewsbury Folk Festival offers various activities and entertainment for children and adults, including workshops, organized sessions, and impromptu gatherings. On top of that, they provide free buses into town; an on-site shop with excellent selections; a craft fair filled with unique finds; plenty of parking space for cars; impressive dance displays, and friendly stewards ready to help!

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