Hi Music Lovers. Well, it is time to give you the latest in the up coming Apple Hollow Music Fest which will take place in Franklin Quebec in mid-July. Go to the web site and check all the sections in the main menu. You are also most welcome to join our discussion group. There is still a little work to be done on the site but we are not quite ready to release this additional information. As it is now I am sure you will be pleased in the scheduled line up so start planning to attend. www.applehollowmusicfest.org

The last weekend of June each year. Still a young festival (first year was 2006), it will only grow if people give it a chance to grow. Various Morris Dancing sides; Singarounds; Vilage Fete type events; camping facilities; Beer Festival. A Day of Music to be added soon. The vision is for it to be a cross between The Rochester Sweeps Festival and the Black Horse Music Festival.

4 days of old-time music in Berkeley, California, held in mid-September. Concerts, square dance, string band contest, jamming, workshops, open mic -- Please visit our website!

2nd weekend in June, to coincide with the original date of the event. Small friendly one-site festival with concerts, ceilidh, singaround and sessions festival apparently last occurred in 2007

A small friendly folk festival in beautiful Worcestershire Countryside. We bring top artists to the midlands but the underlying aim is to get to know everybody at the Festival by their first name.

The Deep Roots Music Cooperative is a non-profit organization in the Annapolis Valley dedicated to celebrating our musical and cultural heritage. The mandate of the organization is to develop year-round musical programs culminating in an annual festival, and to encourage meaningful connections between cultures, community groups, artists and audiences. Our vision for the organization is one that truly does consider and celebrate the heritage of this area. We intend to be inherently multi-cultural as a celebration of our unique history of settlement and our geography, which have combined to make a distinctive culture well worth celebrating. We will include history and geography in our programming in refreshing and interesting ways. Our concept for the Canadian Deep Roots Festival embraces the wide range of musical styles that fall under the general heading of roots music, and will present interesting themed workshops and programming projects that will feature performers playing together. The primary Website for the festival is http://www.deeprootsmusic.ca/ - but that URL seems to crash browsers.

"A RIGHT OLD SONG AND DANCE" Durham Folk Party takes place on the last full weekend of July each year. It is a celebration of folk song, music and dance which began in 1990 after the demise of the excellent Durham City Folk Festival and has developed into an important part of the music year of the city. Camping is at the recently re-built Durham Amateur Rowing Club which is along Green Lane at the top of Old Elvet in Durham and which has showers and toilets. The rowing club and pubs such as the Dun Cow, and the Shakespeare are the venues for song and music while the Market Place is the setting for the famous massed dance displays. The Town Hall is the venue for the Saturday night ceilidh.

Comprehensive UK site with festival news, info, tickets, reviews and photos.

This section of Fairport's website provides information about Fairport's Cropredy Convention, their annual three-day festival of music and good cheer. It is updated regularly so please revisit frequently.

Folk College is a fun and friendly weekend of playing and listening to folk music — a fantastic three days of workshops, jam sessions, concerts, and group playing. The camp is designed for musicians with eclectic tastes. Within one weekend, you’ll have a choice of workshops ranging from oldtime to Celtic to blues to international, and you’ll get to sing, dance, play, and listen.

A register of people willing to help out UK based festivals. As stewards or members of the Task Force.

Geneva, Illinois; Sponsored by the Fox Valley Folklore Society (which is nearing its 30th anniversary). The fest is held over Labor Day weekend featuring two days worth of music and storytelling on eight stages in a beautiful park setting giving you over 100 hours of entertainment and education. Over 25 years running!

A relaxing weekend of folk music at a camp in the Berkshires, hosted by the Folk Song Society of Greater Boston. Everyone is welcome!

Fyvie Folk club hold their folk festival in late Summer. Singers and musicians are welcome to perform. Fyvie is in the beautiful North East of Scotland. Visit our web site or email fyviefolk@4i2i.com for more details.

A festival held on the 2nd weekend of June each year in Morris, IL, USA. Features Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer, Harp, Autoharp, etc. Workshops, Concerts, Old Time Dance, Jamming, Instrument Vendors, etc.

the friendly family festival in the south west of scotland...always on the mayday weekend every year.......free campsite...concerts, ceilidhs, pub sessions, workshops...... friday evening through sunday night..... for details of next year's festival see website phone (44) 01560 321102 for info phone (44) 01465 712128 for accommodation or tourist board

"....one of the most smartly programmed acoustic fetes in the country." Boston Globe "...one of the best traditionally oriented folk festivals in North America." Dirty Linen

Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering is a fun and friendly weekend of playing and listening to folk music - a fantastic three days of workshops, concerts, jams, dancing and friendship. Activities are held at Greenwood Furnace State Park in central PA, about 30 miles south of State College. This is a gorgeous location with beautiful mountain views, miles of hiking trails, and a six acre lake for swimming and fishing. Musicians of all instruments and levels are welcome, and there are also options for singers, dancers, and non-musicians. There's a choice of about 45 workshops on topics ranging from old time tunes to musical games to harmony singing to arranging music. Jam sessions will take place throughout the weekend. You'll have a chance to perform at open stage and also as part of a group performance Saturday evening. There will be a staff concert each evening, followed by staff-led jams, singing around the bonfire, and a contradance with open band.

Takes place on the second weekend in May (the one after the Bank Holiday weekend) in the Yorkshire Pennine town of Holmfirth. Small and friendly with lots of participation. Don't expect big stars but do expect lots to be going on in all the pubs and hotels of the town over the weekend and the streets to be thronged with Morris Dancers.

Held on the Inishowen Peninsula in northern Co. Donegal each March, the Seminar brings folk singers from around the world together with singers from one of Ireland's richest traditions. Concerts and scholarly talks are interspersed with intimate pub singing sessions. Millennium Seminar guests include Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson.

The 4-day Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts (JFFA) festival, celebrated every Memorial Day weekend, features over 125 performances of music, dance and theater from around the world, including musical workshops, a street fair, public art, and special activities for children.

TMSA festival held in the town of Keith in north east Scotland from the second Friday in June every year.

Karelian and Finno-Ugric music meet music from other parts of the world at Kihaus in early July.

A selection of photographs from scottish music festivals

Folk festival held in Middlewich, Cheshire, UK, usually in June yearly.

A truly amazing show. Check out their site and do attend.(no activity on Website since 2005 - is this festival still running?)

This festival has run annually in Newcastleton, Scotland, since its foundation in 1970. Based on competitions it is the place to either test your skills before recognized judges or to spot the stars of tomorrow. Sessions etc for the non-competitive.

This weekend has been running many years now & attracts fine singers from all corners of the UK. Held ever year over the Whit Bank Holiday Weekend. Location the Plough Inn Norwell near Newark Nott's

Check out web site of this great little Canadian festival.

A friendly town based festival held in March/April each year (dates vary).

The Philadelphia Folk Festival is a three-day extravaganza of traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, crafts, camping, and children’s activities, held in August on the Old Pool Farm near Schwenksville, PA, attracting some 20,000 to hear music that includes some of the best known names in the folk genre along with up and coming performers. The Philadelphia Folksong Society, parent organization of the Philadelphia Folk Festival has unveiled a new website providing complete information about the program, camping and campgrounds, family activities, directions, lodging, and Festival history, along with the ability to purchase tickets and merchandise on line.

Sing, Dance and Play at Roger's Rant. The mini festival with the big welcome, where all can be stars, at Milborne St Andrew in Dorset in the UK

A small, friendly Festival in a picturesque setting on the edge of the Pennines. Emphasis is on participation with lots of excellent singarounds, workshops and sessions - also concerts, ceilidh, dance displays, craft fair, campsite (with Moor and Coast providing a late-night food / song tent), parade, and young people's entertainment which includes Young Musicians workshops and Young Poet of the Year competition. Ring Ali on 01457-870391 or check out our award winning website on www.safra.org.uk.

The San Francisco Folk Music Club opens its treasury of talent to the general public every June - for free!

A traditional music extravaganza spotlighting singers and instrumentalists specializing in the unique and varied tradition of music of the sea. Local artists, and performers from across the country and Europe, will bring the rich 19th century seafaring heritage alive at several stages on Hyde Street Pier, and aboard the 1886 square-rigger Balclutha. Come experience maritime history by hearing the songs, trying a hand at shipboard work (like raising a sail to the sea chantey beat) or by creating traditional arts and crafts of the sea. Held every year in September or October. At San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. On Hyde Street Pier at Fisherman’s Wharf. (URL is for the park - check the events calendar. No date posted for the 2009 festival as of May)

Set in beautiful Central Oregon, Sisters Folk Festival is held every September. Go to www.sistersfolkfestival.com for performers, ticket info....

Cruises, tours, festivals for musicians and their fans. See website for current schedule.

Event InfoName: Tredegar House Folk Festival Tagline: Music, Dance, Beer and Cider Location: Tredegar House City/Town: Newport, United Kingdom Contact InfoPhone: 01633896347 Email: cris.bartlett@gwentcamra.org.uk Best local beers and cider, accompanying international and local musicians and dance sides. Family friendly, in the grounds of Tredegar House just off M4 Junction 28

UK Festivals, mini festivals, Sessions, Whats on, folk clubs, MP3, CDs etc.

Friendly,fun and frolic at picturesque location on the banks of the River Severn within sight of the Malvern Hills. Takes place every year during the first May Bank Holiday. See website for details.

A four day festival in the heartland of the United States. All types of acoustic music, contests, crafts, food, camping. Festival site proper is dry, campgrounds are not. Both tent and RV/caravan camping available. This festival has it all. 3rd Weekend in September, Thursday thru Sunday.

Held every year on the May Bank Holiday.

A Festival over Easter weekend, in Woodford, Cheshire. A mix of local and national/international names. "6 days and nights of magic"--The Woodford Folk Festival is an explosion of authentic folk culture, and is about expressing ourselves and our community--past, present and future--through music, dance, comedy, craft, concerts, through jam sessions, over a beer or over a cup of tea. No festival in 2009, but they hope to be back in 2010.

UK-based website with excellent selection of gig, venue and artist information

Includes a good list of U.S. house concert venues.

Folk music, storytelling and dance events in Norfolk

Max's Blog About the State College, Pennsylvania Traditional Music/Dance/Event Scene.

With Baccapella, a festival of the yule season. Other events and publications also on the web-site.

A resource for fans of folk music with a regularly updated events guide for the London area along with links to venues and artists.

Havering Folk Club meets every Wednesday at 8pm at The Golden Lion, Romford, Essex

Long established folk club in Eltham South London.

Weekly club, meets every every monday 8.30pm for singaround. Singers musicians and poets all welcome. Guests booked monthly. The Royal British Legion.Brooker Road. Waltham Abbey Essex. Tel 01279 413665

Fortnightly Acoustic Jam Session and Sing around at Tudhoe Victory Club, Nr Spennymoor, Durham

Friendly singing sessions every Friday in Dublin city centre with open floor and sometimes guest singers.

Folk songs/tunes around the room every other Wednesday alternating with all styles workshop; all starting 8:30pm in the Function Room - the Bull, central Barton-Le-Clay

Club promoting Trad. Folk & Blues Music.

Information on the Bothy Folk Club & folk music related activities in Southport and surrounding area (UK)
(link OK April 2009)

Friendly singaround/session with occasional guests 2 miles up the hill from Turf Moor football ground in the delightful Kettledrum Inn. Wednesdays 9 pm. (link OK April 2009)

Current month and archived issues of Central Florida Folk, Inc newsletter. Covers all known "folk" events in Central Florida and many around the State. Includes links and contact info and politically-almost-correct music jokes.

In the tiny village of Lynn, PA a small group of industrious folk music lovers have created a unique, formall concert hall from an abadoned church. All concerts are FREE - one show per month from Sept. thru May. See website for more info and schedule. Artists who have performed include: Aengus Finnan, Jez Lowe (3x), James Keelaghan, James Gordon, Michael Jerling, Jory Nash, Eve Goldberg, Ken Whiteley, Tom Flannery and many many more.

Information on local clubs and singarounds, in the Fylde area of Lancashire England, also a section on The Fylde Folk Festival held in Fleetwood, Lancashire every year

Friendly folk club in Real Ale pub. Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK;
from the people that brought you Gainsborough Folk Festival... (that's Mucatter "Sooz" and her mates)
See Festival Links section of this site or the Festival section of our own website for details.

2nd Thursday of Each Month from 8pm Mainly Come All Ye but with occasional guest singers.Now mostly at a private residence - Check out the website for more information.

Friendly folk club in NW England - alternates GUESTS/SINGERS

Web page for the Railway Folk Club at Heatley, Lymm, Cheshire - keep up to date with our guest list...

Mad Nanny Folk Club, Letchworth & Baldock's folk club, meeting twice a month for open floor and guest artistes.

Web site of the Nenagh Singers Circle with useful information on other clubs, sessions and festivals around Ireland. (appears to have disbanded - Website not working)

Ottawa -- pick/pass/play: on your turn, lead a song, request a song, or pass; we favour generally folk and traditional songs. (link updated April 2009)

King's Arms, Melrose, Scottish Borders. First and third Fridays - 8.30 start. Singers, poets, story-tellers and musicians most welcome.

A folk club with a different guest performer each Friday from September to June inclusive. No membership fee. All singers, players and listeners welcome.

This Saturday night session is a mix of Irish & Scottish Ballads plus a few trad tunes thrown in for good measure. All passing singers & musicians are always very welcome.

Our resident singers' and musicians' material is mostly traditional, as are most of the guest performers we book, but we do like to hear other kinds of music as well, and very much appreciate visitors who perform contemporary, country, blues, or their own material. Even when our guest diary is full floor singers are especially welcome. South Shields Folk Club was formed more than forty years ago and for many years was known as the Marsden Inn Folk Club. We reverted to the original name after leaving the Marsden Inn and for a few years we met at the Old Ship in Harton. We will be meeting every Sunday evening at 7.30 pm in the South Shields and Westoe Club function room. This is also the home of Westoe Rugby Club, South Shields Cricket Club, and Westoe Lawn Tennis Club. It's in Dean Road and the postcode is NE33 4EA.

Friday nights, September through June in Sunapee, New Hampshire. Open mike on the last Friday of each month.

The small hall with a BIG reputation. Always a great programme of top flight acts. Folk, roots, blues. Also films, dance and theatre. A superb little venue run by an enthusiastic team of volunteers. Lovely bar, warm welcome, free parking.

Suffolk's premier folk club that meets at least twice a month featuring top artists from around the world.

Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario - pick/pass/play: on your turn lead a song, request a song, or pass

A weekly singers' venue with a monthly guest. Warm and friendly atmosphere... well worth a visit! The Bull's Head, Oldham Road (A62), Failsworth, Manchester

Meets on the 2nd Friday of most months Royal British Legion Club. BRINKLOW.

Traditional music and song at Tonbridge Folk Club, Rose and Crown, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent. First and third Mondays of each month, 8-11 pm. Musicians and singers welcome.

Tuesday sessions, starting at 8.30pm. No membership fee. Singers /musician / listeners all welcome.

Folk club in Australia. 3PM, Second Sunday of the month, Brunswick Hotel, 140 Sydney Rd, Brunswick Victoria

Wigan Folk Club Website

A list of Singaround weekends where there are no guest artists just the attendees. If you like to sing, play or just listen or know of such a weekend please visit.

The Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering brings together autoharp practioners and enthusiasts from around the world for five days of workshops, concerts and 'round the clock music-making. For over 18 years, MLAG has had concerts and workshops from some of the folk world's best musicians -- and they come just because no matter what they're famous for, they also happen to play the autoharp.

We host a three-day music camp called the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat where we teach traditional Irish music on fiddle, flute, harp, whistle, Uilleann pipes, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, tenor banjo, accordion, concertina, bodhran and piano. We also have classes in singing in both Irish Gaelic and English and a large number of music enrichment classes. Seven internationally-respected Irish players will join the teaching staff this year as guest instructors including Matt Cranitch and James Kelly on fiddle, Mick Moloney on tenor banjo, Mickey Dunne on Uilleann pipes, June McCormack on flute, Pat Egan on guitar and Danny O’Flaherty on singing ballads. The retreat is always held the last weekend in October in Midlothian, Texas at a comfortable, scenic camp there. For more information, please visit our website at www.oflahertyretreat.org. The event is organized by the Traditional Irish Music Education Society, a non-profit group whose mission is “to assist and encourage people in their learning and playing of traditional Irish music through educational programs and performance events.”

Conference to be held Aug. 6-9, 2005 at Goddard College, Plainfield, VT., USA. Featuring singer-songwriter Deidre McCalla, writer and activist Grace Paley, and host of other storytellers, writers, activists, musicians, all focused on the transformative power of music, writing and storytelling. Email: TLAconference@goddard.edu