Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair

Start: Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:30AM
End: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:00PM

From the successful launch in 2011, and now in its 14th year, the family friendly festival raises funds to support Teenage & young adult Cancer care plus local school, Brighstone Primary. Wolverton Folk & Blues has become a firm fixture on the Island’s event calendar, 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.... Award-winning UK bluesman ERROL LINTON and his band. UK’s finest Bluegrass and Folk stars The THUMPING TOMMYS. USA Delta-Blues supremo RAY CASHMAN + Lucy Piper 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 for Wolverton 2026 include The Gilkicker Weevils, Second Time Around, Milo, Doug Alldred & The Silver Lining, The Bohemians, Feck! The King Bees, Brighstone Barnacles, The Purple Emperors, Berlingo Flick, The Hollow Creek Band, F9 Uking The Blues, Our Annie-R and Moonshine Border Morris. With an IW real ale beer tent, Tea Tent, 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 Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Care and Brighstone School. Supported by Red Funnel Ferries. Ticket Information: £14.00, (£16.00 on day). Children 12 & under, Free! Advance tickets 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