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Chester Folk Festival '08

last updated : Fri 18th Jan 08
 
Date:  Friday 23rd - Monday 26th May 08
Location:  The Morris Dancer pub and other venues in Kelsall, nr. Chester, Cheshire - MAP
Cost:  £45 - w/e ticket b4 30/4/08 (£50 thereafter); 10 - 18 years - half price. Day/evening tickets avail.
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The dates for 2008 are confirmed as Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May (Spring Bank Holiday Weekend).

This annual event offers workshops and concerts, dances, sing-a-rounds, folk clubs, ceilidh, and children's entertainment (with Panic Circus) plus markets selling crafts and musical instruments.

This year's line-up includes the following artists: Tanglefoot; John Spiers & Jon Boden; Chris While & Julie Matthews; The Churchfitters; Sid Kipper; Chris Wood; Cloudstreet; Kerfuffle; Grant Baynham; Shona Kipling & Damien O'Kane; Bill Whaley & Dave Fletcher; Steve Turner; Monsieur Pantin; Mary Humphreys & Anahata; Cock & Bull Band; Gloworms; Shake a Leg; English Rebellion; Dave Hunt; Cat Kelly; The Time Bandits; Full House; The Waite Collective; Breeze & Wilson; Fyrish; Roy Clinging & Neil Brookes; Graham Bellinger; The Doghouse Roses; Charlotte Peters Rock; The Witchmen; Bradshaw Mummers; Chester City Morris Men; and the White Hart Morris Men.

TICKETS
Tickets are now on sale using the form available on the website or from the Morris Dancer pub in Kelsall after 1st March 2008. Early Bird discounts are being offered until 30th April 2008. Prices are as follows:
Adult weekend tickets - £45 before 30th April 2008; £50 thereafter.
Day tickets: Saturday or Sunday - £19; Monday - £16.
Afternoon only: Saturday or Sunday - £10; Monday - £8.
Evening Only: Friday - £7; Saturday or Sunday - £13; Monday - £9.
Children: 10 - 18 years - half price (under 10’s free).
CONCESSIONS - for students, OAPs and unwaged: £5 off weekend tickets; £2 off day tickets; £1 off afternoon or evening tickets. (please bring evidence of eligibility with you to the festival).

CAMPING
Free camping is available for weekend ticket holders only. It is wise to book early as spaces are limited.


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