Wolverton Folk and Blues Fair

We decided to go to this at the last minute, as it was a lovely sunny day and we had nothing better to do. Good choice! The fair was set in a sloping sheep paddock overlooking the Jacobean Wolverton Manor on the outskirts of Shorwell, and overlooked by chalk downs on two sides. At the bottom of the slope was the main stage, with a dancing area in front. To the left was a tea tent and on the right hand slope were food vans and Plaza Ices. There was also a beer tent with additional music.

 

We set out our picnic blanket, and proceeded to scoff our picnic while listening to some fantastic local folk and blues bands. The only one I recall the name of is Brighstone Barnacles, who were a group of chaps singing local sea shanties. Very good. Kiddo found some friends and went off to play while I sat and soaked up the sun listening to the music and people-watching.

 

A lovely afternoon and evening was had in the sunshine, in a beautiful setting, and we shall definitely go again next year.