Fairport Convention and Lindesfarne will headline Ilfracombe Folk, Roots & World Music Festival at Ilfracombe Holiday Park on 20-22 October.
Following the great success of last year’s event the festival has decided to go with a new genre, with two blockbusting headliners and has made a promise to be one of North Devon’s finest festivals in 2017.
The rest of the line-up comprises of:
Friday: TBA – Papillon – Folklaw – Galley Beggar – Emi McDade – Kezia
Saturday: Lindisfarne – Gilmore & Roberts – Said The Maiden – Mia And The Moon – Crumbling Ghost – Alice Gullick
Sunday: Fairport Convention – Wille & The Bandits – Richard Digance – Linda Em – Luke Daniels – The Broadside Boys
Expect sets that incorporate a creative mix of original new material plus old-time classic numbers.
Situated in a beautiful part of the country, the holiday park has been extensively refurbished by the new owners with fully furnished apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms and a range of other great facilities, including:
Two heated indoor pools – sauna – fully equipped gym – Indian cuisine & takeaway – Free WiFi in the clubhouse – launderette – bar meals – general store.
With accommodation for the weekend being just a short walk away from the music guests won’t need to worry about getting home or to a hotel at the end of each night. And car parking is free for the weekend.
A stroll into Ilfracombe, to see world-renowned artist Damien Hirst’s Verity sculpture in the picturesque port is only a matter of minutes. Alternatively, there are a selection of award winning beaches in and around the area, with secluded coves ,wide stretches of golden sand, and crashing surf.
Early Bird Ticket are only £119 per person – includes three nights self catering accommodation (Based on 2/3/4 Sharing)
Early Bird Ticket (single occupancy) are only £145 – includes 3 nights self catering accommodation
Day Tickets are only £25 per person
Tickets can be purchased by calling 01472 349 222 or online at http://www.ilfracombefolkfestival.co.uk/tickets.html
To find out more about line up and the festival in general, please visit http://www.ilfracombefolkfestival.co.uk/index.html
The music starts at 2 p.m and ends at 11.30 p.m each day