A day-long festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor in Shorwell returns on Saturday 13th May.
From its successful launch in 2011, the family-friendly festival has been gaining momentum with fantastic bands/artists each year along with locally produced food, children’s activities, tea tent and not forgetting the Real Ale tent!
Special guest artists at Wolverton Folk & Blues this year include;
- London’s Premier Jump-Blues/Swing Band JUMP66.
- Award-winning UK Folk stars THE SHACKLETON TRIO.
- British Blues Supremo THE ROBIN BIBI BAND.
As well as the Main Stage, the popular ‘Beer Tent Acoustic Stage’ will make a welcome return providing a full and varied programme, featuring some of the best Folk & Blues musicians the Isle of Wight has to offer.
Other Bands/Artists confirmed include: Grizzly & The Grasshoppers, The Crew, The Bohemians, Amy Joliffe, The Purple Emperors, Red Sqwrl, Wight Ukers, Bexter, Julie Jones, Feck!, All Washed Up,Moonshine Border Morris plus more to be announced.
With an IW real ale beer tent, Tea Tent, Bar-be-que, children’s activities, craft stalls and Morris Dancing, The Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair is set to be a great opportunity to enjoy top live music and great festival food, set against the backdrop of the beautiful West Wight scenery.
The days’ festivities are all in aid of Leukaemia Research/Cancer Support and Brighstone School. Things kick off at 11:30 and last until 20:00.
Ticket Information: £10.00, (£12.00 on day). Children 12 & under, Free!
Advance tickets available from:
- Waterstones Bookshop, Newport.
- The Village Shop, Brighstone.
- Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, Wootton Bridge.
- Orchard Brothers, Freshwater Bay.
