John in Hull, as has already been stated this year the Regatta weekend and the first weekend of the festival overlap. Both events fill the town on their own so accomodation unless pre-booked will almost be impossible to find (unless you've more jam than Hartleys). However several pubs (in addition to the Tap & Spile) welcome folkies with open arms. The East (old) side of the river tends to be quieter, so the Bord (John & Barbara) Black Horse (Steve & Lyn) and Endeavour John & Rosie)and the Middle Earth will be good places to look for music and where the hosts are ameniable. The Plough on Baxtergate probably has the most varied sessions in as much as the front room two back rooms the beer garden and the concert room all host sessions which go on all day. If you're not buying a ticket, Stoupes Cross Farm up near the Abbey is the nearest campsite. Good Luck. I'll be there all week with family. Yippeeeeeeeeee