The Chippenham Folk Festival takes place from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May 2009. Now in its 39th year and having seen many changes since its beginnings in the village of Lacock many years ago, this festival still retains its 'village' atmosphere, and is packed with song, dance, workshops and dance displays. Over 200 events take place within the town centre.
The main ceilidh and concert events take place in the park by the river. Practically every pub and venue in the town is used for a wide range of sessions, workshops and smaller concerts and dances.
The line-up for 2009 includes Alison McMorland & Geordie, Askew Sisters, Barron Brady, Barry Goodman, Bella Hardy with Chris Sherburn, Belshazzars Feast, Bram Taylor, Brass Monkey, Brian Peters & Gordon Tyrrall, Calan, Craig:Morgan:Robson, Crucible, Damien Barber & Mike Wilson, Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews, Ed Rennie, Eddy Johns, Flossie Malavaille, George Papavgeris, Hanging Johnny, INU, Jack Crawford, John & Caroline Bushby, John Cave, Johnny Collins, Keith Donnelly, Mrs Ackroyds Band, Rosie Upton, Sara Grey, Steve Morris, Sylvia Watts, Tom Bliss, Tony & Pearl O'Neill, Vicki Swann & Jonny Dyer, Will Noble, and Zoox.
There is also a full programme of children's events (for season ticket holders only).
There is a large craft marquee, catering facilities and an open air arena in the park. The high street and historic market square are both pedestrianised, and are used throughout the weekend for busking, street theatre and processions and there's a huge street fair on Monday.
TICKETS:
Tickets are now available to buy. Early Bird discounts are as follows: £60 adult w/e ticket (£30 - 10-15yrs) b4 28th February; £66 (£33) b4 1st May; £76 (£38) thereafter. Day and evening tickets will be available from 1st May. There may be tickets for individual events on the door but these can't be booked in advance so are subject to availablity. To buy tickets, click here.
CAMPING:
Camping and caravanning are available to season ticket holders on riverside sites in the centre of the town at £15 per person for the weekend, kids aged 10-15yrs - half price.
More information will be here when available.
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