Not just morris dancers but anybody who plays in a dance or ceilidh band is also likely to be booked up well in advance. Make sure of your venue in good time especially if you want a hall rather than just the back room of a pub.

One of the most important things is simply an awareness of what else is going on and what else the potential participants are likely to be involved in. Talk to other organisers to avoid clashes. It is worth having a chat with the editor of your local folk listings magazine if your area has one as he or she should hear about other events that you might miss.