Isle of Wight Folk & Blues Festival

19th-21st September 2008

Not to be missed - a growing festival on the musical Isle of Wight for a different interest market and variously described as a friendly festival with lovely vibe in a beautiful location. The Folk & Blues Village caters for internationally renowned musicians providing a great mix of folk, blues & rock music reminiscent of the late 60's for a wide audience, with Island food, wine and real ale on site. Rather flatteringly described as similar to Cambridge on a smaller scale, the line up is still to be announced for 08 so keep an eye on their website.

'07 musicians included Tanna, Fairport Convention, The Hamsters, State of Undress, Johnny Dickinson, Coalporters, Papa George, Tony McPhee, Dick Taylor with Phil May & Frank Holland, Jim Moray, Lisa Knapp and a whole host of other top names. This is a family friendly festival too, with Under 12's entry free and a childrens' craft and mini circus tent. Tickets on sale from January 2007.

For more information Tel 01983 856200 or visit www.iowfolkblues.co.uk

Dates

Date of event 19 Sep 2008 - 21 Sep 2008

* 12pm - 11pm everyday

Tickets Information

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, at Whiteley Bank turn right for B3327 to Ventnor.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, at Whiteley Bank turn right for B3327 to Ventnor.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater, A3055 to Ventnor.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No.1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 3
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 3
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 Newport and change to 3.
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.