Folk On The Quay 2013

Folk On The Quay takes place in the Dorset town of Poole and is a FREE access and colourful folk festival happening on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June 2013 with ceilidhs and Morris dancing and concerts on multiple stages in the street overlooking the harbour.

Line-up

Headlined by Spiers and Boden plus Pete Christie, Dyer:Cumming Ceilidh Band, Owl In The Sun, The Roving Crows, Ranagri, Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra, Cheikh Mohamadou Diop, Willowen, Ninebarrow, The Plenty, Exmouth Shantymen, Mahoney and the Moment, Dorset Ceilidh Band, Samba Panashe, and more.

There will be two outdoor stages, one located opposite the Thistle Hotel. The road will be closed off so that Folk On The Quay can enjoy outdoor standing concerts and ceilidh dances in the late afternoon. Another stage is opposite the Poole Arms and The Portsmouth Hoy. Pubs on Poole Quay are entering into the spirit of the festival and will also be scheduling pub gigs. There's also good food (especially fish dishes) and real ale on tap. There will also be a host of Morris acts, childrens activities, workshops, and more.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

For more information see the Folk On The Quay website.

More information will be here when available.

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