Folkstation Returns To The Wight Tonight

Today sees the return of a very unique festival on the Isle of Wight.

Men of Wight vs Bloodstone Border Morris MenHow does live music, dance, songs, sessions, bands, workshops, real ale and on-site camping grab you?

If that sounds like something you’d fancy this weekend, you don’t need to travel far.

Havenstreet Steam Railway are playing host to the fourth Folkstation festival.

Return for the festival
Now in it’s fourth year, this lovely little festival features some great artists from the folk scene.

The festival opens tonight at 6.30pm with morris dancers, and a ceilidh with Caulkheads and special guests.

There’s a diverse line-up over Saturday and Sunday with loads to choose from. Sit back and enjoy live music or take part in workshops. Watch the many morris dancers or listen to story-tellers.

Tickets
There’s a wide variety of ticket types, so if you fancy only going along for a day or evening you can.

Adult ‘All inclusive weekend ticket’ £60
Adult Friday evening only £10
Adult Saturday (day until 18:30) £20 (including train)
Adult Saturday (day until 18:30) £12 (excluding train)
Adult Saturday (evening from 17:00) £25
Adult Sunday (day until 18:30) £20 (including train)
Adult Sunday (day until 18:30) £12 (excluding train)
Adult Sunday (evening from 17:00) £10
Child ‘All inclusive weekend’ (5-15 yrs)* £10 (including train)
Child Saturday (day until 18:30) £6 (excluding train)
Child Sunday (day until 18:30) £6 (excluding train)
Infant (0-4 yrs)* Free

Pop over to the official Folkstation Website to book your tickets or subject to availability all tickets will be available to purchase at the gate.

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