Join us for the 30th
Tenterden folk festival
“Tenterden, the Jewel of the Weald”
Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th October 2023
tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
info@tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Guests will include: Brown Boots (Will Allen & Martin Clarke), Ceol Na Mara (Emma Clarke & Jim Richards), Dick Miles, Discovery (Jeff & Elaine Gillett), Drywood (Denise Dryburgh & Phil Underwood),
Erin Mansfield, Keith Kendrick & Sylvia Needham, Mary Hollins, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, Milton Hide (Jim and Josie Tipler), Pete Coe, Pip Ives, Sheila Park, Sound Tradition, Steve Turner, Swing the Bridge (caller Pete Coe)
Plus our regular and local guests
Bob Kenward, Chris Roche, Gavin & Julie Atkin, Jerry Crossley, John & Di Cullen, Morrigan, Portside, Rattlebag, Roger Resch, Spare Parts, Sue Watson, Travelling Folk, Vic & Tina Smith, .Vic Ellis
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Free Music Stage & other showcase guests
Ashford Folk Band, Ceol Na Mara, Discovery, Drywood, Highworth Folk Band, Invicta Ukulele Club Band, Milton Hide, Howlerz Band, Yardarm Folk Orchestra More to be confirmed
Up to 50 Morris sides and dance display teams
Ticketed events include:
Thursday evening concert, concerts, barn dance, special shows, workshops, meet the guests, folk clubs, Sea songs and shanties session and much more
Free events include:
Craft & street stalls, free music stage, dance stage, Morris dancers, dance displays, procession, song & music sessions, street theatre, etc.
Festival director: Alan Castle, E: alan@tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk T: 01233 626805
Infrastructure & logistics: Richard Cartwright E: Richard @tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Crafts & stalls: Margaret White E: info@tenterdencraftfair.org.uk
Stewards and workforce: E: chiefsteward@tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Dance co-ordinator: Spud Jones E: dance@tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Tenterden Folk Festival Registered charity No. 1038663