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We’re delighted to tell you that local – and I mean very local – brewery Farr brew will have their famous ales on sale at our Main Stage all day! So no need to take any drinks in with you – Farr have it all in hand. Here are the Farr boys, stocking up.  

In the past 18 months a group of us have learnt how to make a folk festival.  Fancy making your own folk festival? It’s a piece of cake. Here’s your simple, 5-step guide:   See if anyone else is interested in making a folk festival. If they’re not, tell them that it won’t be all that […]

There’s a fantastic extra treat in store for those attending the Kimpton Folk Festival on July 9 – thanks to Joan Armatrading. Ben Smith, the local singer-songwriter who is launching the first show at the festival’s Memorial Hall venue, will now be joined on stage by his new musical side-kick Jimmy Brewer for what promises […]

 No need to bring a picnic to Kimpton! You’ve been hearing all about the wonderful music of Kimpton’s first ever folk festival. But time now to check out all the gorgeous eats and drinks we have lined up for you! We know you’re going to be delighted with what we are offering you on the Village Green, so forget about […]

A reminder that Kimpton Folk Festival will feature instrumental tuition sessions from some of the finest in the business. Bring your instrument and receive expert tuition – for a mere three pounds! Here is a summary of what is on offer: FIDDLE (12:30- 1:30) with John Dipper – Intermediate level or above. John will focus […]

Kelly Oliver leads a star lineup at Kimpton Folk Festival opener  Kimpton Folk Festival is going to provide some real headaches for folk fans with a wide variety of fantastic entertainment around its various venues. A major highlight is the lunchtime concert in the Memorial Hall, from 12 – 2.45, which features three superb acts – Hertfordshire’s Kelly Oliver and Ben […]