Wessex Folk Festival 2026
Thank you for Attending!
Thank you to everyone who attended our open meeting last Tuesday. Your presence, your ideas and your willingness to engage so constructively made the evening encouraging. It was heartening to see such strong support for the future of the Wessex Folk Festival, Weymouth and to hear so many thoughtful, forward‑looking contributions.
The festival has grown from its beginnings in the late 1990s into the much‑loved community event we know today because volunteers have repeatedly stepped up, shared responsibility and worked together. The open meeting showed that this spirit is still very much alive. The positive tone of the meeting, the respect shown between speakers and the practical suggestions offered give us real confidence as we go forward.
We were especially encouraged by those who expressed interest in volunteering. Strengthening the team is essential and knowing that people are willing to offer their time and skills is a huge boost.
The Wessex Folk Festival has always depended on its community and this meeting demonstrated just how strong that community remains. With continued support, ideas and involvement, the future of the festival looks promising.
Thank you once again for your commitment and enthusiasm. Please remember to sign up to become a friend of the festival if you’ve not already done so: Friends of the Wessex Folk Festival – WFF . The AGM will be on Monday 14th September – please keep an eye open for the details. We look forward to working with you as we carry the festival forward for years to come.
2026 What a Wonderful Festival!
We had the Weather and the crowds came and enjoyed two full days of Music, Dance and entertainment on Weymouths Picturesque Harbourside and Hope Square. There were Food and Drink stalls that were enjoyed with traders selling a variety of wares from Jewellery to Fudge!
Click on the Link below to see the Air Radio Interview with the Chair of the Festival
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See More Images from this Years Festival. Here