The friendly festival, by the sea!
Wessex Folk Festival around the Old Harbour, Weymouth

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The King's Arms in Trinity Street
The Kings Arms pub in Trinity Street.

Want to enter our song writing contest? Here's how to find out more.

 

Many, many thanks to all our 2008 festival supporters -

Chatsworth Hotel, Weymouth

Kings Arms pub, Trinity Street

The Wednesday night music crowd at the Sailor's
Return

Sailor's Return pub


The Tree Fellahs

Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Weymouth Pavilion





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many thanks for their sponsorship to Dave and Judith
of the Chatsworth Hotel and King's Arms pub

Where you are now!
 Click here to find out what's happening Find out how to enter the songwriting competition Want to know more? Her's how to contact us. Go to the links page

6 to 8 June 2008
around Hope Square and the Old Harbour in Weymouth

Get your concert tickets now!
We've got limited space at both the Last Night's Fun and Dick Gaughan concerts so be sure to get your tickets as soon as you can.

Beetlecrushers added to dance listing for Saturday and Sunday
Updates to most pages including dance, pub sessions, links and showcase!
A Minor Fiddle Orchestra and Way Out West (from Arizona) added to our guest list. (see What's On)
Plus Festival Ceilidh (See Dance page).
Places to Stay, Showcase Guests and Tickets for all events
"Our aim is to encourage, promote and support (without prejudice) live performance, especially that which is rooted in the traditions of the area."

So much going on for you to enjoy .........
click on the links above or below to check out the latest information!

  • concerts - featuring both local to Wessex and nationally known performers such as Last Night's Fun, Dick Gaughan, Three Tuns o' Grass, Djambo, Jodie Jones, Jigsaw, Bag of Rats, Way Out West and many more
  • dance displays and ceilidh - a celebration of morris, Appalachian, Scottish and Irish set dance (to name but a few!)
  • workshops - bodhran, Bluegrassing your fiddle, DADGAD guitar, Irish Set Dance, banjo
  • pub sessions - music, song - sessions to suit all tastes
  • showcase open-mic style acoustic sessions showcasing performers local, national and international.

Also, in the years running up to 2012, we're holding a
song writing contest
£100 cash prize.........Entry deadline 10 May 2008

Rules and how to enter

To mark the part that Weymouth & Portland are going to play in hosting the sailing events. Songs must have a maritime theme (however tenuous!)
Contact the contest organiser Mike McDaid

   
Want to be kept up to date with who we're booking and what we're doing?
Then e-mail us with "Info please" in the subject line and we'll make sure you get the up-to-the-minute news and, nearer the festival, a free, printable programme!
   

Come back soon for the latest information on the 2008 event!

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Site last updated 16 May, 2008

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The Chatsworth Hotel
The Chatsworth Hotel

Some pictures from 2007


Bill and Balloons at the 2007 festival
Bill, the mandolin he made and balloons ready for the race at the 2007 festival

 

Festival people
Mary, Paddy, Jo, Nigel, Celia and Ange - festival people all!

 

Triskele at the 2007 festival
Triskele performing on the main stage in 2007

 

Fleur de Lys find time for tea!
Fleur de Lys find time for tea!

 

No Mean Feet doing their thing at the 2007 festival
No Mean Feet working up their usual storm!