Folk by the Oak

Folk by the Oak An uplifting, family friendly festival of the finest folk, roots and acoustic music in beautiful leafy parkland
www.folkbytheoak.com

Folk by the Oak is a festival of folk's finest acts, gathered in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting summer day of music. Artist applications: [email protected], trading applications: [email protected], general enquiries [email protected]

Those fine people from Young Miscellany are running a free taster session on the 11th October! 💃🕺If your young people en...
15/09/2026

Those fine people from Young Miscellany are running a free taster session on the 11th October! 💃🕺

If your young people enjoyed Young Miscellany's performances or joined in the Maypole dancing at Folk by the Oak this year, or if dancing is their thing, then this one's for them!

The session runs from 10:30am - 12:30pm at their usual practice venue: Park Hall, 23a Leyton Rd, Harpenden AL5 2FH.

They welcome all families with children aged 6-17 who would like to try.
You just need to bring comfy clothes and shoes. All other equipment and refreshments are provided.

If any families would like to join in, please email: [email protected], that way theyll know who to expect!

Enjoy! 😊

"There can't be many places better to be…" 🌳We're rather chuffed. came along to FBTO this year, and their review of Sea...
26/08/2026

"There can't be many places better to be…" 🌳

We're rather chuffed. came along to FBTO this year, and their review of Seasick Steve's set had some very kind words for the day - calling us “one of the most laid-back festivals around, and just the place to be on a long, hot Sunday afternoon”. We're inclined to agree!

Steve strolled on as the sun dropped towards the tree line, opened with a knowing "this is a folk festival, right?", and worked through what felt like a different homemade guitar for every song. Cigar boxes, a plank-and-wire diddley bow played with an old screwdriver, hubcaps and a broom handle. Raw blues, a few tall tales, and by the end he was down at the front shaking hands and signing guitars.

A proper showman, and a golden-hour set we won't forget in a hurry.

Read the full review over on Americana UK 🔗

Since our very first festival back in 2008, Folk by the Oak has been proud to support the same charity, year after year,...
20/08/2026

Since our very first festival back in 2008, Folk by the Oak has been proud to support the same charity, year after year, the wonderful Willow Foundation 💜

And this year you outdid yourselves. Thanks to ticket contributions, the raffle, the silent auction, and everything raised on site, Sunday brought in an incredible £14,156.30 for Willow, the highest total the festival has ever raised!

A special mention to their pop-up shop, which was a genuine highlight this year, a treasure trove of pre-loved fashion that went down beautifully with the crowds. Add the bubbles and craft activities keeping little ones busy, not to mention a stunning Willow session in The Grove from of Leeds Conservatoire 😊

Every penny goes towards something that truly matters. Willow is the only UK charity providing special days and treats for seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40, precious time away from the reality of serious illness, making memories with the people they love.

18 years of doing this together, and it means as much as it ever did. Thank you - for your generosity, and for being the kind of crowd that gives so freely.

🔗 To find out more about Willow’s work, head on over to their website

They’re here!The full album from Folk by the Oak 2026 has finally landed on our desk and, well… wow 🤩We’ll be sharing ou...
13/08/2026

They’re here!

The full album from Folk by the Oak 2026 has finally landed on our desk and, well… wow 🤩

We’ll be sharing our favourites with you over the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled, you might just spot yourself 👀

And in the meantime? Only 339 days until we do it all again!

Pop your name on our mailing list and you’ll be first to hear when tickets go on sale 📩

📸 - Tammy Marlar

We asked for your favourite shots from the day, and you have kindly shared some amazing ones with us 📸Our comments fille...
10/08/2026

We asked for your favourite shots from the day, and you have kindly shared some amazing ones with us 📸

Our comments filled up with the festival as you saw it. It's been an absolute joy scrolling through them all!

Picking a winner was no easy task… but one image stopped us in our tracks.

Congratulations to SB Kawasaki - a truly beautiful capture of the tree at golden hour and a worthy winner of our photo competition!

Today we wanted to celebrate our fantastic festival photographer Tammy Marlar Photography ! 📷💚When she is not in our fie...
05/08/2026

Today we wanted to celebrate our fantastic festival photographer Tammy Marlar Photography ! 📷💚

When she is not in our field taking incredible snaps – she is an astonishing and accomplished nature photographer.

Her travels this year have yielded some pretty epic photography with her work taking her to Zambia, Greece, Bulgaria and India (as well as Hertfordshire!).

We thought you’d enjoy this magnificent selection of the highlights of her trips…

04/08/2026

Every year, The Grove comes alive for what has quietly become one of our favourite hours of the whole festival, the ceilidh! 💃

Watching people stumble out of the tent afterwards, giddy and grinning from all that dancing, it was the perfect way to see us into the evening.

A huge thank you to and the Lost Boys for leading the way this year and getting everyone up on their feet and spinning 🫶

One of the loveliest things about Folk by the Oak is just how much there is for younger festival-goers to get stuck into...
02/08/2026

One of the loveliest things about Folk by the Oak is just how much there is for younger festival-goers to get stuck into, all within sight and sound of the music 🎶

Over in the Family Area and The Grove, little ones had their pick of the day: fairy dancing and a maypole, puppet shows in the Little Spinney, circus skills, face painting and bubbles, craft tents full of things to make and take home, storytelling between the sets, and even a unicorn or two. Add climbing and archery, singing workshops and a family ceilidh, and there was barely a moment to sit still!

And while the kids were busy? Grown-ups could stretch out on a picnic blanket with the music drifting over - everyone sorted, all in one lovely spot 💛

📸 - &

Folk by the Oak returns to Hatfield Park on Sunday 18 July 2027 for a day full of amazing music, food and plenty of thin...
30/07/2026

Folk by the Oak returns to Hatfield Park on Sunday 18 July 2027 for a day full of amazing music, food and plenty of things to do for all ages 🌳

Consider this your friendly nudge to keep the date free!

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Hatfield Park
Hatfield
AL9 5NQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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