A one day festival of award winning contemporary folk artists in the enchanting grounds of Hatfield House.

Bring a picnic, sit back and absorb yourself in wistful ballads or dance along to jigs and reels surrounded by ancient trees in the beautiful Elizabeth Oak Field. For a location map please click here.

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

JSL Productions look forward to inviting you back to another day of some of the finest acoustic music you’ll hear today with our unique line-up of headliners.

Registered Charity No. 1106746

Folk By The Oak is supporting the Hatfield based charity The Willow Foundation which provides special days for seriously ill young adults aged 16 - 40. 50p from each ticket will be donated to The Willow Foundation. We are really pleased to announce that a total of £4345 was raised through the 2008 event, which includes your generous donations on the day and our donation from the tickets.

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