A one day festival of award winning contemporary folk artists in the leafy grounds of Hatfield House.
Fairground side stalls • Craft tent • Family Friendly
• Music stalls • Recycled gifts
• Delicious food • Real ale bar
Children’s activities
“A great chance to see several of folk's prime movers in one day”
The Guardian 'Pick of the Week'
“Folk by the Oak 2008 was a fantastic festival - let’s hope it’s the first of many!”
Folk and Roots
“A sunny, family friendly day out with some great artists”
Spiral Earth
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Registered Charity No. 1106746
Folk By The Oak is supporting the Hatfield based charity The Willow Foundation which provides special days for seriously ill 16 – 40 year olds. 50p from each ticket is donated to The Willow Foundation. We are really pleased to announce that a total of £5250 was raised through the 2009 event, which includes the ticket contribution and your kind donations on the day.
Stalls at Folk by the Oak 2010:
If you run a stall (food, craft, music etc) and are interested in coming along to Folk By The Oak then let us know - info@folkbytheoak.com
Media Partner
Line-Up 2010
Bellowhead
Winners of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Live Act 2010, 2008, 2007
Michael McGoldrick And Friends
Musician of the Year - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2006
Jackie Oates
“Deservedly becoming yet another young celebrity in the new folk scene” – The Guardian
Mawkin:Causley
“One of the best outfits to emerge in recent years” – Channel 4
Emily Smith
“As far as I’m concerned she can walk on water” - Mike Harding, Radio 2
Spiro
“Unsettling, exhilarating and highly impressive … Fascinating and, I suspect, unique.” - fRoots
Megson
“A marriage made in heaven” – Songlines

