Name: Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair 2024
Start: 2024-05-11
End: 2024-05-11
Location: Wolverton Manor

Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair 2024

Saturday 11th May 2024
Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight, PO30 3JS, England MAP
£12 in advance or £14 on the gate. Children under 12 free

Daily capacity: 1,200

Last updated: Mon 11th Mar 2024

Wolverton Manor, Shorwell provides the backdrop to the Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair featuring bands/artists each year along with locally produced food, children's activities, tea tent and not forgetting the Real Ale tent.

Now in its 12th year, the event returns on Saturday 11th May 2024, raising money for Leukaemia Research and Brighstone Primary School.

Line-up

Special guest artists at Wolverton Folk & Blues this year include MISSISSIPPI MACDONALD, 3 DAFT MONKEYS and RUTHLESS BLUES.

As well as the Main Stage, the popular 'Beer Tent Acoustic Stage' will make a welcome return providing a full and varied programme, featuring some of the best Folk & Blues musicians the Isle of Wight has to offer.

Other Bands/Artists confirmed include: The Raw Blues Project (feat. DICK TAYLOR of THE PRETTY THINGS), Sorrel Nation, Hashtag, The Bohemians, Shtum, Damien Paul Band, Brighstone Barnacles, Wild Roses, Ben Jordan, Rose & Ed, VULGA (Ventnor Ukes), The Country Bumkins, Moonshine Border Morris plus more to be announced.

For the details as available please see the line-up page.

Tickets

Tickets are available from local outlets (see below), or available on the gate on the day.

Advance tickets available from: Waterstones Bookshop, Newport; The Village Shop, Brighstone; Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, Wootton Bridge; Brighstone School and Orchard Brothers, Freshwater Bay

Children under-12 are free. No ticket required but must be accompanied by an adult.

More info

With an IW real ale beer tent, Tea Tent, Bar-be-que, children’s activities, craft stalls and Morris Dancing, The Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair is set to be a great opportunity to enjoy top live music and great festival food, set against the backdrop of the beautiful West Wight scenery.

Ferries

For those travelling to the island, there are various ferry options available, see Red Funnel or Wight Link for details.

Accommodation

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

More information will be here when available.