The countdown is on for this year’s Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival.
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With just two weeks to go until the event, planning is in full swing and the program is now out.
From fun dance workshops to some of the best bands in Australia and even a dedicated Youth Tent, there is something for everyone at this wonderful event.
Featured artists include 19 Twenty, Rhythm Hunters, The Northern Folk, Fred Smith Trio, Mal Webb, The Low Down Riders, Giffen, Nick Rheinberger, The Rosie Burgess Trio plus 40 other acts in six different venues.
The Bush Music Club are again running their popular Sapling Sessions, teaching Australian tunes to young musicians 8-16 years.
Most of the action takes place at the showground, but concerts and other activities are also being held at The Friendly Inn, Kangaroo Valley Public School, St Joseph’s Church and The Anglican Church.
There are dance workshops all weekend, plus a welcome bush dance in the hall on Friday night and the dancers’ dance in the hall on Saturday night.
Workshops include Irish, Scottish, Bush, Morris and English.
There is also a fantastic kids’ festival, featuring Maypole with Molly, circus skills with Bite Sized Circus, Brea Likes to Daydream, Charlie and the Rockalots, Naomi’s Craft Tent and more.
Accompanied children under 12 get in for free.
Tickets are on sale now at www.kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au or from Southcoasttickets.com.au.
