Chester Folk Festival 2011

The dates for 2011 are confirmed as Friday 27th to Monday 30th 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.

Line-up

The acts confirmed include Mabon, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Belshazzars Feast, Finest Kind, Jez Lowe, Damien Barber & Mike Wilson, Sara Grey & Kieron Means, Spinndrift, Colum Sands, The Carrivick Sisters, George Papavgeris, Les Barker, Pete Grassby, Winter Wilson, Barron Brady, and Phil Hare.

With Dance Bands and Callers confirmed including The Aardvark Ceilidh Band, Blackbeard's Tea Party, The Time Bandits, Albireo, and Dave Hunt.

Tickets

An early bird weekend ticket is priced at £55 (£62 after 30th April 2011). All day tickets are also available priced at £22 for Saturday or Sunday, and £17 for Monday. An afternoon only ticket for Saturday or Sunday is priced at £11, with a Monday afternoon ticket priced at £9. An evening only ticket for Friday is priced at £7, Saturday or Sunday are priced at £14, with a Monday evening ticket priced at £10. Children tickets for those aged 10 - 18 years are half price (under 10's free). There are also concession tickets for students, OAP's and unwaged with £5 off weekend tickets, £2 off day tickets, £1 off afternoon or evening tickets (please bring evidence of eligibility with you to the festival). To buy tickets, click here.

Camping

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

More information will be here when available.

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