Lack of publicity in my opinion. I was in Hawes the previous weekend and saw nothing about it, in fact I've only discovered the event after seeing this thread. I rarely need an excuse to go to the Dales, but a folk event as you've described, AND at £8 for a day ticket....well if I'd have known I very seriously considered attending.

I hope it's better next time around.

John
...who's going to Hawes the day after tomorrow (just for fun & cheese)