THE Dartmoor Folk Festival returns to South Zeal, near Okehampton, from August 7 to 9 for a fantastic weekend celebrating traditional music, song, dance and community.

Phil Beer.
Phil Beer. (DFF)
Rocking Horse Money
Rocking Horse Money (DFF)

Whether you're a lifelong folk enthusiast or discovering the festival for the first time, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

The weekend features concerts in the Victory Hall, lively ceilidhs, pub sessions, workshops, dance displays, children's activities, craft stalls, a church service, Dartmoor ramble, music sessions and plenty of free daytime entertainment throughout the village.

The Bismarcks.
The Bismarcks. (DFF)
The Carrivick Sisters.
The Carrivick Sisters. (DFF)

This year's festival welcomes an outstanding line-up of guest performers alongside local musicians, dancers and storytellers, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all ages.

Artists include the Phil Beer Trio, Blair Dunlop Band, Arthur Coates and Jenn Butterworth, Phil Beer (solo), The Carrivick Sisters, Rocking Horse Money, The Bismarcks, Jill and Bernard Blackwell, Adelaide Taylor and Anthony Croft, Ezmay Grace, Katie Howson, Dartmoor Harmony and the Dartmoor Pixie Band.

The Phil Beer Trio
The Phil Beer Trio (DFF)
Will Pound and Jenn Butterworth.
Will Pound and Jenn Butterworth. (DFF)

There will be the junior Dartmoor Broom Dance Competition and the Junior and Adults Dartmoor Step Dance competition.

Children’s activities include storytelling, Rise and Shine with Entertainingly Different, a duck race, face painting, Punch and Judy and more.

Adelaide Taylor and Anthony Croft.
Adelaide Taylor and Anthony Croft. (DFF)
Blair Dunlop Band.
Blair Dunlop Band. (DFF)

Afternoon entertainment on the Saturday and Sunday is free-of-charge, events from 1.30pm.

There will be food and drink stalls, ice creams and a bar.

With beautiful Dartmoor as the backdrop, it's the perfect summer weekend for families, friends and visitors alike.

At one of the concerts at the 2025 Dartmoor Folk Festival. IMG_9539
At one of the concerts at the 2025 Dartmoor Folk Festival. IMG_9539 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Weekend tickets and camping passes are on sale now, so don't miss your chance to be part of one of Devon's best-loved folk festivals.

Alan Quick, press officer, said: “Book early to secure your place for an unforgettable weekend of music, tradition and fun.

Broom dance finalists at the 2025 Dartmoor Folk Festival.
Broom dance finalists at the 2025 Dartmoor Folk Festival. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Jill and Bernard Blackwell, left, and Ezmay Grace, right.
Jill and Bernard Blackwell, left, and Ezmay Grace, right. (DFF)

“It really is a beautiful little festival in the heart of Dartmoor and people tell us it is their favourite family festival.”

Find out more and book tickets at www.dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk

Dartmoor Harmony.
Dartmoor Harmony. (DFF)