Visit our website for tickets and more info: dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk It was back in 1978 that local musician Bob Cann had the idea that he would like to start his own folk festival to help revive and preserve the traditions of Dartmoor, and in particular, the traditional music, dance, song and crafts of the area. The first three festivals were held in the grounds of Wood Country House near Sou
th Tawton, until 1981 when it moved to its present location in the picturesque village of South Zeal, on the edge of Dartmoor. Over the years the festival has grown making it possible to invite a high standard of folk artist from near and far, whilst maintaining its reputation for being a friendly, traditional festival. Highlights of the Festival include Ceilidh, Song & Music Sessions, Dartmoor Stepdance and Broomdance Championships, Dartmoor Fayre, Craft Displays, Dances, Music Hall, Sunday Ramble, Folk Service, Pub Sessions & Children's Events. There is also a Craft tent, Sideshows, Demonstrations, Dance Displays, Children's Entertainers and much more...
The festival continues to attract some of the top national and local artists as guests, maintaining its reputation as one of the top events in the folk calendar. Camping is available in fields close to the festival site, with events taking place in the nearby village hall and playing fields. Thanks must go out to all the past and present members of the Dartmoor Folk Festival Association, who over the years have given their time and effort voluntarily to the fund raising, organising and running of the festival, which will hopefully enable it to continue as it is for the next generation to enjoy. Thanks are also due to all those people who help us in setting up the Festival, by providing equipment, transport and all those one hundred and one essential items that go to make up the weekend.
