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Wimborne Minster Folk Festival

8 Jun–10 Jun 2018 Venues, Wimborne, Dorset

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The Wimborne Folk Festival takes place in the stunning town of Wimborne in Dorset. Over the three day weekend you will be entertained by some of the finest English and Celtic music and dance on offer. With music, dancing displays, market stalls, kids entertainment and more there is something for everyone. Camping is available for weekend ticket holders and is only an eight minute walk from the town where all takes place.

Although there have been no acts announced so far, as the organisers are busy putting together another amazing weekend of artists and events, you can be sure it will be a fun time for all the family when the next one takes place in 2018!

Lineup

Fri 8th

5 acts

Greg Russell & Ciaran AlgarAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (evening)
Andy CuttingAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (evening)
Emily Mae WintersAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (evening)
Jonny PhillipsSquare (stage)
The VixensSquare (stage)

Sat 9th

54 acts

The Outside TrackAllendale Centre Main Hall
the drystonesAllendale Centre Main Hall
The Hut PeopleAllendale Centre Main Hall
Ange HardyMinster Church (evening)
Daria KuleshMinster Church (evening)
kadiaMinster Church (evening)
Gugge 2000Minster Green
Bowen and PoundsWillow Walk Stage
CamillaBWillow Walk Stage
Dom PragWillow Walk Stage
Emma Hardy & Paul DensonWillow Walk Stage
Footlight Performing ArtsWillow Walk Stage
Green DieselWillow Walk Stage
Jasmine BethWillow Walk Stage
Just Sing Junior ChoirWillow Walk Stage
One WordWillow Walk Stage
Paul ThomasWillow Walk Stage
Polly Morris BandWillow Walk Stage
StratusWillow Walk Stage
Antoine & OwenaModel Town Sensory Garden
Wareham WhalersModel Town Sensory Garden
Tom LewisAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (evening)
The TeacupsAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (evening)
Rowan LeslieAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (evening)
RoswellMinster Church (afternoon)
White Horse WhisperersMinster Church (afternoon)
Kit Hawes & Aaron CatlowSquare (stage)
Rod Jenkins BandSquare (stage)
The CourtiersSquare (stage)
Tin AngelSquare (stage)
WikkamanSquare (stage)
Gugge 2000East St (Rising Sun)
A Half of Murphy'sMicrobreweries Stage
Cider House RoundersMicrobreweries Stage
Court RogueMicrobreweries Stage
No DirectionMicrobreweries Stage
ScuttleShakeMicrobreweries Stage
Josie Duncan & Pablo LafuenteAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (afternoon)
Chris CleverleyAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (afternoon)
Kitty MacfarlaneAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (afternoon)
North DriveMinster Arms
Oka Vanga TrioMinster Arms
The CourtiersMinster Arms
Wood, Wire And WordsMinster Arms
Gugge 2000Square (not stage)
Antoine & OwenaOlive Branch Garden Stage
Ian W BrownOlive Branch Garden Stage
Jasmine BethOlive Branch Garden Stage
John MeritonOlive Branch Garden Stage
Kit Hawes & Aaron CatlowOlive Branch Garden Stage
Kitty MacfarlaneOlive Branch Garden Stage
Pete ChristieOlive Branch Garden Stage
SheboshkaOlive Branch Garden Stage
The Fabulous FezheadsRoyal British Legion (inside)

Sun 10th

29 acts

Kathryn Roberts & Sean LakemanAllendale Centre Main Hall
Ray 'Chopper' CooperAllendale Centre Main Hall
The Trials of CatoAllendale Centre Main Hall
Black SheepMinster Arms
John WardMinster Arms
Walker BroadMinster Arms
David RaymondModel Town Sensory Garden
Graham CarterModel Town Sensory Garden
Sweet PeasModel Town Sensory Garden
Gerry Colvin BandAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (afternoon)
TinderboxAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (afternoon)
plumhallAllendale Centre Quarterjack Suite (afternoon)
Folk OrcSquare (stage)
Just Sing Adult ChoirSquare (stage)
Barley Rye ChoirMicrobreweries Stage
The covesMicrobreweries Stage
Wareham WhalersMicrobreweries Stage
Amy GoddardMinster Church (matinee)
Louise JordanMinster Church (matinee)
Polly MorrisMinster Church (matinee)
Broken BiscuitsWillow Walk Stage
Dorset Youth Marching BandWillow Walk Stage
Good News ChurchWillow Walk Stage
Homesick GypsyWillow Walk Stage
Kate Griffin & Ford CollierWillow Walk Stage
Lottie LucidWillow Walk Stage
Mainstage Performing ArtsWillow Walk Stage
The Hut PeopleWillow Walk Stage
Alison FrosdickAllendale Centre Meadow

Unknown Day

10 acts

Alison and Jackunknown stage
Jasmine Watkiss and Chris Foxunknown stage
Jigfootunknown stage
Lucy Kitchenunknown stage
murphys loreunknown stage
No Strings Attachedunknown stage
Paul Openshawunknown stage
Pigs Might Flyunknown stage
The darwinsunknown stage
The Straw Horsesunknown stage

No line-up has been announced as yet.

Venue

Various venues in Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Camping

Meadows Camping is a picturesque, local, secure, well managed temporary campsite for the folk festival weekend. The site is just a 10 minute walk from the town centre over Julian's bridge.

Camping at Meadows Campsite is £7.50 per person per night (+ booking fee) when booked in advance online or £8.50 per person per night on the gate. Under 10's are free.

Location & Map

Venues, Wimborne, Dorset

Wimborne, Dorset, BH211AS

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Videos

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2018 — Official Video

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2018 — Highlights

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