There is going to be more of this kind of problem in years to come.

Saul has given up for 2009, after 2007 floods and a near problem this year, and Shrewsbury Showground was flooded three weeks after the festival, a near miss. Expectations that floods don't happen in summer is way out of date. Given the economic climate as well, a lot of people will decide at the last minute and that is a stress that may cause organisers to cancel.

Here we are discussing entertainment, business, employment, that calls itself Folk. A return to "Folk" Festivals may be the answer.