Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair

Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair A One Day Festival of Folk & Blues Music in the scenic grounds of Wolverton Manor, Isle of Wight. Cornish & Welsh rising Folk stars PISKEY LED.

Taking place in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight on Saturday 10th May 2025. 11.30am to 8.00pm. From the successful launch in 2011, 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 e

ach 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....
Europe’s number one Blues Harp and front man STEVE ‘WEST’ WESTON and his band THE BLUESONICS. UK Blues award nominated STOMPIN’ DAVE Electric Band. 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 2025 include: The Hanging Baskets, Damien Paul Band, Something About Mondays, The Bohemians, Chasing Scarlett, The Ohmz, East Cowes Shanty, Lee Signey-AKA-The Infamous Rooster Fish, RazorJake, The RUG Band, Hugh Wright sings BOB DYLAN, Ruby, Moonshine Border Morris plus more to be announced. 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: £12.00, (£15.00 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: [email protected]

Thank you for helping to make Wolverton 2026 a great event! The day was a big success and we managed to raise a total of...
12/06/2026

Thank you for helping to make Wolverton 2026 a great event! The day was a big success and we managed to raise a total of £11,900 for local good causes, including:
-Southampton Teenage and Young Adults Cancer Unit: £10,000
-Brighstone School Association: £1,350

Once again, many thanks for your support, and we hope to see you next year!

Dave, Tim and the team :)

Thanks Isle of Wight County Press for a great review + photos in today's paper.
15/05/2026

Thanks Isle of Wight County Press for a great review + photos in today's paper.

Thanks Isle of Wight Observer!
14/05/2026

Thanks Isle of Wight Observer!

We've been nominated for an award!Voting is now open for this year’s Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards!🏆We are nominated i...
13/05/2026

We've been nominated for an award!

Voting is now open for this year’s Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards!🏆

We are nominated in the Things to do / best event
category.

If you enjoy Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair please give us your vote!

VOTE HERE:
https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/isle-of-wight-guide/isle-of-wight-awards

Voting closes 31st August.

Thanks Isle of Wight County Press for a lovely review and some great photos!
13/05/2026

Thanks Isle of Wight County Press for a lovely review and some great photos!

Great music enjoyed in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in the spring sunshine

Wow, what a fantastic day! Thank you EVERYONE that came and supported the 14th Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair 2026.Raising ...
11/05/2026

Wow, what a fantastic day! Thank you EVERYONE that came and supported the 14th Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair 2026.
Raising funds for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer care at Southampton Hospital and also Brighstone School Association. We will publish funds here when we get the final numbers.

We hope you agree, it was a super line-up of top class, UK and Island-wide musicians gracing the main and acoustic stages. Thanks to all the local musicians & bands that kindly donated their time to play and support our event.
Thanks to all our special guests this year: Errol Linton , The Thumping Tommys, Ray Cashman & Lucy Piper, for putting on a great show and sounded amazing!
Also thanks to the following that helped make the day a success:
Jane Patterson - Wolverton Manor.
Geoff and the team at the Real Ale bar.
Richard Taylor Rockhopper Sound running the beer tent stage.
Widget Productions / NDL Electrical / Rob Berry for Sound/PA on the main stage.
Doug Alldred for MC-ing the stage.
Brighstone School Association for the tea tent/kids activities.
Clare, Lucy, Sue, Judy & Barbara on the gate.
Brian Thompson & team for car parking.
Brighstone Landscaping for mowing the site.
Philip & Aubrey Morris for stage.
Simone Dickens - Coco Design Co for poster design / art installation !

And the sun shone again for us!!
Tim & Dave
Please do put up any photos/videos you have of the day, we'd love to see them x

1st prize in raffle family tickets to Three Rivers Music Festival. Winning ticket number 43 2nd prize fruit basket from ...
10/05/2026

1st prize in raffle family tickets to Three Rivers Music Festival. Winning ticket number 43

2nd prize fruit basket from Brighstone VillageShop winning ticket number 72

Prizes can be collected from Brighstone Village Shop from Monday. Please have your tickets with you.

Today is the day! We are looking forward to seeing you all for a great day of fabulous live music on 2 stages, great fes...
09/05/2026

Today is the day! We are looking forward to seeing you all for a great day of fabulous live music on 2 stages, great festival food, craft stalls and of course the real ale bar!
Gates open 11.30am.
Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leads.
Tickets available on the gate. Children 12 and under are Free.
We accept Cash or Card for the gate and the bar.
See you there! x

From The Mississippi Delta to The Isle of Wight! Ray Cashman & Lucy Piper drop in to Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair as part...
04/05/2026

From The Mississippi Delta to The Isle of Wight! Ray Cashman & Lucy Piper drop in to Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair as part of their UK tour!

A big thanks to our friends at Three Rivers Music Festival who have kindly donated tickets to their lovely festival as t...
03/05/2026

A big thanks to our friends at Three Rivers Music Festival who have kindly donated tickets to their lovely festival as top prize in our raffle! Tickets on sale on the day, so bag some tickets and make it a two-Festival May!

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Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle Of Wight
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PO303JS

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