Name: Lomond Folk Festival 2013
Start: 2013-07-26
End: 2013-07-28
Location: Balloch

Lomond Folk Festival 2013

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th July 2013
Balloch, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire, G83 0SA, Scotland MAP
£40 for weekend

Last updated: Mon 17th Jun 2013

Lomond Folk Festival takes place from Friday 26th until Sunday 28th July 2013. Now in it's 14th year, this festival offers a blend of traditional folk music and song including concerts, sessions and workshops, as well as a craft fair, kid's entertainment and a camping/caravan site, all on the banks of Loch Lomond.

Expect a free music in the Village Square all day on Saturday and Sunday, and ticketed performances each evening, which usually includes a Ceilidh on Friday night, and concerts on Saturday and Sunday in the Festival Marquee.

Line-up

Friday: a Young Folk Star Search judged by The Young Folk. They will play once the winner has been announced then the evening will finish with a ceilidh with the Iain Anderson Ceilidh Band. This will start at the earlier time of 7pm.
Saturday: Wolfstone with support from Drever McGuire Young and The Daddy Naggins.
Sunday: Shooglenifty, supported by The JSD Band, and The Raggle Taggle Gypsies.

This year there are also a few more extra features this year with an extended children's programme on Saturday and Sunday afternoon including a talent show, face painting, party mascots, workshops and more.

An extra marquee on site will host sessions during the day and in the evenings to give people a true folk festival experience.

Tickets

An early bird weekend ticket for all 3 shows is priced at £40, or individual tickets are priced at £15. To buy tickets online, click here.

More info

There will also be a craft fair and market including stalls from local community groups. In the adjacent St Kessogs Church Hall there are free music workshops, displays, crafts and activities for all the family.