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Foolhardy Folk Festival

Arboretum, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 4ED

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Foolhardy Folk Festival

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Sunday 25 August 2024
Nottingham Arboretum

Now in its fourth year, this family-friendly, one-day event mixes the finest acts from the UK festival circuit with real ales, craft beer, and street food in a truly gorgeous city centre setting.

Beans on Toast handpicks the line-up from his favourite songwriters and bands on the planet and then hosts the day itself playing two shows, opening and closing the event. Featuring:

  • Beans on Toast 
  • Will Varley 
  • Black Water County 
  • Samantics 
  • Rioghnach Connolly & Ellis Davies (Honeyfeet) 
  • Lady Nade 
  • Jack Francis 
  • Bassie Gracie (Poet In Residence) 

All ages are welcome, but any under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

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Tickets: £35 (plus booking fees)
Under 11s: Free

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