Two Rivers Folk Festival 2008

Two Rivers Folk Festival will take place in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, on the weekend of 4th, 5th, and 6th July 2008.

This year, The Oysterband are headlining on Saturday night in the campsite's Micky Sharpz Marquee with Tom Bliss, Keith Donnelly, Naomi Bedford; and Steam Chicken will be hosting the Saturday Campsite Ceilidh with Dave Hunt. There's an evening concert inside the grounds of Chepstow Castle from 7.30pm with The Baghdaddies, One String Loose, Swanvesta Social Club. Other artists include Ghost Of A Dog, Rachel Taylor Beales, Hickory Stick Boys, Richard Staines, Banshee, John Shaw And Alan Kirkpatrick, The Rosellys, James Hollingsworth, Rory Ellis, Wilcox And Brooks, Toreth, Billy In The Low Ground, Yap, Rocks And Gravel, Dr Sunshine, Sons Of The Sod, English Music Session, Festival Blues Jam, Guy Maile, The Anthill Mob, Ragtime Jug Orchestra, Blabbermouth, Stephen Light, and Bob Smith..

As well as concerts and two ceilidhs, there are 25 Morris teams with over 400 Morris Dancers performing from midday on Saturday, plus other traditional dance teams and a variety of sessions at venues around the town. The main venues are Chepstow Castle and the Two Rivers Stage at the bandstand. Other venues in the town include Florence Court, The Kings Head, and The Castle pub.

The festival also incorporates a Beer Festival, Food Festival, market and River Boat trips. There is a fully equipped campsite at Chepstow Racecourse and a shuttle bus service to and from town.

TICKETS:
Tickets are now on sale. Early Bird discounts were offered until 30th April 2008.

The full weekend wristband offers access to all events including workshops and is priced at £50. (£25(12-16 yrs)). Children under 12 years get in free.

Single Day Tickets: £25 - adult / £12.50 (12-16 yrs)- enables entry to all concerts/events/workshops, including the Headline at all venues on the chosen day, either Friday and Saturday.

Individual Concert Tickets:
Friday night - Micky Sharpz Marquee Concert at the racecourse - £20.
Saturday night - Main Concert at Chepstow Castle only - £20.

CAMPING:
Camping costs £5 per pitch for the whole weekend. The pitch is situated at Chepstow Racecourse, is flat and built on limestone, and drains extremely quickly, in the event of rain. There are hot showers, full bar, a campsite shop, performers marquees, a designated quiet area and a dog walking / loo zone.
Campers will be given a welcome pack, town and site map, shuttle bus timetable and complimentary festival programme when collecting their wristbands on arrival. The Weekend Season ticket for the shuttle bus costs an extra £2 and collection/drop-off points are clearly signposted.

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