A day long Festival of Folk and Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, on Saturday 10th May 2025 between 11.30am to 8pm.
From the successful launch in 2011, the family friendly festival raises funds to support Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Care, plus local school, Brighstone Primary.
A firm fixture on the Island’s event calendar
The Wolverton Folk and Blues Fair has become a firm fixture on the Island’s event calendar, 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 and Blues this year include….
- Europe’s number one Blues Harp and front man Steve ‘West’ Weston and his band The Bluesonics
- Cornish and Welsh rising Folk stars Piskey Led
- UK Blues award nominated Stompin’ Dave Electric 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 and Blues musicians the Isle of Wight has to offer.
Other Bands/Artists confirmed for Wolverton 2025 include:
- The Hanging Baskets
- Damien Paul Band
- Something About Mondays
- The Bohemians
- Chasing Scarlett
- The Ohmz
- East Cowes Shanty
- Lee Signey-AKA-The Infamous Rooster Fish
- RazorJake
- The RUG Band
- Hugh Wright sings BOB DYLAN
- Ruby and
- Moonshine Border Morris
A great day out
With an IW real ale beer tent, Tea Tent, 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 Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) Cancer Care and Brighstone School.
Buy your tickets now
Ticket are priced at £12 each, (£15 on the day). Children aged 12 and under enter free of charge.
Advance tickets available from:
- Waterstones Bookshop, Newport
- The Village Shop, Brighstone
- Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, Wootton Bridge
- Brighstone School
- Orchard Brothers, Freshwater Bay
For more information or enquiries email: [email protected] or visit the facebook page.
News shared by Tim on behalf of the festival. Ed
