Folk By The Oak Festival is a one-day bite-sized acoustic music festival in the leafy grounds of Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire.
Previous headliners have included The Levellers, Show of Hands, and Billy Bragg, while their Acorn Stage has hosted the likes of Stick in the Wheel, Grace Petrie, Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys and Elephant Sessions. There's also a wide selection of inspirational arts/craft stalls, workshops, circus acts, a real ale bar, food, markets and more, plenty for all ages. You can bring your own food and drink to Folk by the Oak and chill out on the beautiful leafy site in front of the main stage, soaking up the atmosphere of this stunning festival.
News
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Cara Dillon to Play Exclusive set at Folk by the Oak
Cara Dillon will play an exclusive set at Folk by the Oak, Hatfield House on Sunday 24 July, bringing together an all-star line-up of musicians.
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Folk by the Oak announces return of Keston Cobblers'
Performing on the Acorn Stage in 2014, the Keston Cobblers’ Club gave a foot stomping, crowd pleasing performance, winning them an invitation to play the Main Stage at Folk by the Oak on Sunday 19 July 2015, where they will join the likes of Bellowhe
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Folk by the Oak announces Unthanks and Bellowhead
Folk by the Oak will once again be bringing an exciting and eclectic festival ‘line-up of headliners’ to the Queen Elizabeth Oak Field at Hatfield House on Sunday 19th July. Mercury Music Prize nominees The Unthanks and Britain’s most successful trad
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Guitar Great Richard Thompson to play Folk by the Oak 2014
Folk by the Oak returns for its 7th annual festival on Sunday 20 July at Hatfield House, and critically acclaimed guitarist Richard Thompson will be joining their ‘line up of headliners’ for this one day festival of captivating music featuring some o
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Last 2 Main Stage Acts for Folk by the Oak 2013 Announced
A festival of folk’s finest acts gathered together in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting summer day of music.
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Folk By The Oak Festival Announce New Stage
Folk by the Oak will be celebrating its fifth festival in 2012, and will once again be filling Hertfordshire’s beautiful Hatfield Park with equally beautiful folk and acoustic music on Sunday 22 July.
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Folk by the Oak announce Jim Moray as their Festival Patron
Folk by the Oak are proud this year to welcome award-winning Jim Moray as Festival Patron.
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Folk by the Oak is Five!
Show of Hands, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Cara Dillon, Breabach, Chris Wood, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, and Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo.
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Folk By The Oak Line up 2011
The line up for Folk by the oak festival has been announced. Seth Lakeman and more!
Past & Future Events
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