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In addition to the music marquee, the Gate to Southwell Folk Festival brings you an extensive programme of street entertainment, appealing to children and adults alike. Acts will be performing throughout the weekend in the town and at the festival site.

On the Site

This year there will be a separate open mic stage. Phone Steve Bliss on 07790 776959 for details and to book a slot. Dance displays will take place in front of the beer tent.

At the Workhouse

The National Trust Workhouse will again play host to 2 workshops on Saturday and Sunday mornings and this year there will also be dance displays in the rear courtyard.

In the Town

The festival site is within 10 minutes walk of the centre of Southwell where there will be open air stages on Saturday and Sunday, pub sessions and dance displays at various locations around the town. At present we are waiting confirmation that the continental market is taking place in which case the main street will be closed to traffic.

In the Minster

Recently voted 'Best Vocal Group' in the Canadian Folk Music Awards, Tanglefoot will perform a short acapella set in the Minster on Friday lunchtime, supported by Ruth Notman and Mick Lawlor. The concert starts at 12.15 pm and admission is free.

We are also hoping to arrange a performance by Handsworth Sword and Abbots Bromley Horn Dancers on Saturday morning. Further details to follow. Don't forget later that day the Gate procession will arrive at the Minster sometime around 5.15 pm. After presenting the 'Southwell Pence' there will be a short service and dance in the Minster.

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