The Return of Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair for 2023

Mar 13, 2023

A day-long Festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight PO30 3JS on Saturday 13th May 2023. 11.30am to 8.00pm.

From the successful launch in 2011, the family-friendly festival has been gaining momentum with fantastic bands/artists each year along with locally produced food, children’s activities, tea tent and not forgetting the Real Ale tent!

Special guest artists at Wolverton Folk & Blues this year include….

London’s Premier Jump-Blues/Swing Band  JUMP66.

Award-winning UK Folk stars THE SHACKLETON TRIO.

British Blues Supremo THE ROBIN BIBI BAND.

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: Grizzly & The Grasshoppers, The Crew, The Bohemians, Amy Joliffe, The Purple Emperors, Red Sqwrl, Wight Ukers, Bexter, Julie Jones, Feck!, All Washed Up, Moonshine Border Morris plus more to be announced.

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.

In aid of Leukaemia Research/Cancer Support and Brighstone School.

Ticket Information: £10.00, (£12.00 on day). Children 12 & under, Free!

Advance tickets will be available from:

Waterstones Bookshop, Newport.

The Village Shop, Brighstone.

Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, Wootton Bridge.

Brighstone School.

Orchard Brothers, Freshwater Bay.

For more information or enquiries:

email: iwfoodnfolk@gmail.com

web:   www.facebook.com/WolvertonFolkandBlues