User:Isleborne/FolkStation

The FolkStation Festival of Folk and Steam, commonly abbreviated to FolkStation, is located at the award winning Havenstreet Steam Railway on the Isle of Wight, the festival has built up from a 'fringe' group of folk musicians who gathered together to play at events over the 34-year history of the railway.

Location
The festival takes place in South West England at Havenstreet Railway Station which is two miles South West of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.

Organisation
Since 2008, the festival has been organised by a group of individuals collectively known as FolkStation Limited.

The festival takes the form of two covered stages and several smaller areas.

The festival is run by volunteers.

Catering, and some retail services, are provided by various small companies, typically mobile catering units.

2009
FolkStation 2009 took place between 10 and 12 July 2009.

Weather was poor with rain on the Friday evening and most of Saturday. However, the rain cleared on the Sunday and the site was dry.

2010
FolkStation 2010 will take place between 9 and 11 July 2010.