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UK festivals in August

19 Jun 11 - 01:33 PM (#3172934)
Subject: UK festivals in August
From: Johnjo

An Irish friend is thinking about coming to the UK in August, and asked about possible festival visits. I've suggested Whitby, but what else is on in August? Thanks

John


19 Jun 11 - 02:25 PM (#3172961)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: GUEST,cobra

Try this, the Folk Roots festival guide (sorry, cannot make the blue clicky thingy work:-

Folk Roots festival list Aug 2011


19 Jun 11 - 02:26 PM (#3172962)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: GUEST

Oh yes I can!


19 Jun 11 - 02:57 PM (#3172980)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: OlgaJ

Try Moira Furnace Folk Festival 19th/20th/21st August. Smallish, inexpensive and great fun. www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk


19 Jun 11 - 03:24 PM (#3172994)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: Richard Bridge

Broadstairs if you like that sort of thing


19 Jun 11 - 04:16 PM (#3173015)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: Tootler

Saltburn: 12, 13 & 14 August

Website


19 Jun 11 - 04:16 PM (#3173016)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: Rafflesbear

That's Broadstairs 5th to 12th August


19 Jun 11 - 04:36 PM (#3173029)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: Johnjo

Thanks for all the suggestions.


19 Jun 11 - 04:52 PM (#3173037)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: Herga Kitty

For another small, inexpensive and friendly festival, 12-14 August, there's white horse folk festival !

Kitty


19 Jun 11 - 05:16 PM (#3173051)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: Herga Kitty

Also, of course, the 3 consecutive festivals in Devon - Sidmouth,Dartmoor and Bideford!

Kitty


20 Jun 11 - 01:58 PM (#3173405)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: GUEST,AEOLA

Shrewsbury 26 -- 29th


20 Jun 11 - 02:35 PM (#3173422)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: GUEST,bigdrummergirl

Shrewsbury is sold out


20 Jun 11 - 02:48 PM (#3173432)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: Jack Campin

Auchtermuchty, Mull of Kintyre, Innerleithen.

http://www.tmsa.org.uk


20 Jun 11 - 04:17 PM (#3173480)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: Steve Hunt

Wadebridge Folk Festival is 26th-29th August


20 Jun 11 - 06:08 PM (#3173557)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: Richard Bridge

As will appear - two things are relevant to know. Which part of the UK, and what type of festival - big star-studded ones, or little ones where you can make music yourself?


21 Jun 11 - 05:10 AM (#3173727)
Subject: RE: UK festivals in August
From: nickp

Towersey