A day long Festival of Folk and Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight PO30 3JS on Saturday 11th May 2024. 11.30am to 8.00pm.
From the 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 guests
Special guest artists at Wolverton Folk and Blues this year include….
- Rising British Soul/Blues Artist MISSISSIPPI MACDONALD
- Award winning UK Folk stars 3 DAFT MONKEYS
- British Blues Legends RUTHLESS BLUES
Beer Tent Acoustic Stage
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 and Blues musicians the Isle of Wight has to offer.
Other Bands/Artists confirmed include: The Raw Blues Project (feat. Dick Taylor of The Pretty Things), Sorrel Nation, Hashtag, The Bohemians, Damien Paul Band, Brighstone Barnacles, Wild Roses, Ben Jordan, Rose and Ed,
VULGA (Ventnor Ukes), The Country Bumkins, Moonshine Border Morris plus more to be announced.
Plenty of refreshments
With an IW real ale beer tent, Tea Tent, Bar-be-que, children’s activities, craft stalls and Morris Dancing, The Wolverton Folk and 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.
In aid of Leukaemia Research/Cancer Support and Brighstone School.
Secure your tickets now
Ticket Information: £12, (£14 on day). Children 12 and under enter for free.
Advance tickets available from:
- Waterstones Bookshop, Newport.
- The Village Shop, Brighstone.
- Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, Wootton Bridge.
- Orchard Brothers, Freshwater Bay.
For more information or enquiries email: [email protected] or check the Facebook page.
News shared by Tim on behalf of The Wolverton Folk and Blues Fair. Ed
