The Black Horse Festival 2003

A small festival often featuring renowned world musicians, taking place annually in the grounds of The Black Horse public house.

On Friday, 7:45-11.30pm, there's a Blues night including Louis Turpin with Roger Hubbard, Colin Gibson and Liam Genockey, The Elevators Big Band (with brass),and The Red Stripe Band.
On Saturday from 1.30-5pm, there's to be a folk concert with Pip Ives, John Burgess, Le Trio Perdu, John Spiers and Jon Boden, and Bill Jones (with Sarah Wright).
Saturday evening offers us folk, roots and rock from 7:45-11.30pm with The Fold, E2K, and the Ledge.
Sunday is to be a day of World Dance with Zubop (global dance) and Hanny(modern Latin from Cuba) in the afternoon. Le Trio Perdu, Abdelkader Saadoun, and Silinder Pardesi (bhangra music) perform in the evening.
Monday is to be a Young Bands afternoon with Jack 8 Jill, Mumm-ra, Overland, Lucid (used to be known as Track 5), and Lazy Creek.
Monday night is billed as 'party night' and features The Tar Babies, 20 Dead Camels, and the Blackman Brothers Big Band.

There is ample parking for this event, which is held in a marquee. There is a bar selling real ales and food is available either from the barbecue, or the Black Horse. Collections are made for one or more selected charities.

Camping is not available on site but there are plenty of camp sites in the locality. For full details, contact tourist information.

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