Folk by the Oak 2017

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Sunday 16th July 2017
Hatfield House, Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ, England MAP
Early Bird tickets £36.50
Daily capacity: 5,000
Last updated: Thu 9th Mar 2017

Featuring some of the best-loved acts in the Folk scene, on an ideal site Folk by the Oak is a one day folk festival for 5,000.

Now in its 10th year, set in the beautiful grounds of Hatfield House in Herts happening on Sunday 16th July 2017. The event runs from 2pm until around 10pm.

Line-up

The following acts have been announced:

Main stage: Levellers, Kate Rusby, Eric Bibb, Show of Hands, Shake the Chains, This is the Kit, Leveret

Acorn stage: Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys, Patch & The Giant, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, The Hut People, Fara, Kitty Macfarlane, London Youth Folk Ensemble

Other entertainment

In addition to the musical programme of contemporary folk and acoustic artists the family friendly event offers a craft fair, workshops, children's activities, storytelling, circus skills, real ale bar, music stalls, recycled gifts and a selection of tasty produce and a real ale bar on site.

Tickets

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Early bird tickets are currently on sale, priced at £36.50 until 31st March, from April onwards tickets will be priced at £39.50. Tickets for children (ages 5-15) are priced at £18.

Take a picnic

Festival goers are invited to bring a picnic, but for safety reasons no fires or barbecues are allowed. Refreshments and bar will be available. Seating and cover is not provided so chairs, tables, picnic blankets and umbrellas are all allowed. No dogs, other than guide dogs, can be admitted. This is a non-camping event.

Getting there

Hatfield train/tube station is just five minutes walk away, and there's ample free parking.

More information will be here when available.




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