Bumper crowds are expected for the 26th Swanage Folk Festival, when it gets under way this weekend.
The popular three-day event which runs from September 7 to 9 is based at Sandpit Field, where the concert marquee and festival bar is situated, but it includes displays across town and a dance parade on the Saturday.
Event spokesman Stephen Parker said: “The evening concert programme features some of the best musician’s around. We are thrilled to have Oysterband back to headline our Friday night concert supported by local Folk Award nominees Ninebarrow.
“The Saturday night features the effervescent Flats and Sharps and the new super-group Narthen, featuring sisters Jo Freya and Fi Fraser together with Lester Simpson and Barry Coope from Coope, Boyes and Simpson.”
There will also be opportunities to get involved with workshops, music sessions, and enjoy a range of free children’s entertainment. Festival programmes are available from Swanage Tourist Information Centre.
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