Once a year the small town of Sidmouth in East Devon becomes the home of folk….
The Sidmouth Folk Festival has been running for 60 years. For one week it is normal to wear funny hats, bells on your knees and busk in the streets. We have been going to the festival for over 30 years.
There are food stalls.
‘Texture used Waterfront1’
Music stands where you can buy anything from a tin whistle to an accordion.
texture used kk_waterfront1 as a backdrop and Kim’s template and brush. Also a brush by Katie Pertiet
Meeting old friends and making new ones….
There was a lot of this….
And this…
Some interesting costumes
Crafters….
And of course the seafront, which is lined with traders and dance teams all playing their instruments, shouting out instructions and generally having a wonderful time…
This is a collage of some of the wonderful people you meet along the sea front. The dance team The Cornish Wreckers a dance side from Cornwall, and a young girl playing some amazing fiddle ….
This is only a tiny peep into the wonderful world of the folk festival…..
Mark and I are going to another festival at the end of August I hope the weather will be kind to us so I have another opportunity to showcase some more wonderful artists…
Linking up with Kim for Texture Tuesday and Helen for A Weekend Walk…..
Thanks for visiting……
Oh Viv, these are so fantastic, each and every one! Beautiful and festive!
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Beyond fantastic! Love it all but especially the glimpse of the Cornish dancers. I so hope I can come visit the UK one day!
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This looks like a really fun festival. Food, music, location and all that color captured beautifully. You have created a travel brochure with your photos, I want to go!.
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Ha…that looks like so much fun!
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Wow, what a great collection of festival images. They really convey the flavour of the event. Full of energy!
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I am always so happy when you post images like this so I can see more of England. Love seeing this type of stuff and how you live and the dress. Just wonderful Viv.
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what a delightful way to spend a day – looks like so much fun!
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The festival looks like a lot of fun!! I love each and every one of your photos. I feel like I just took a little vacation. 🙂
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I’m with Barbara Viv… love seeing England through your eyes…. I adore the seascape….the crafter one really is stunning as well…..
You captured the fun of it all…. beautiful.
have a wonderful week…. xo
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Love this series – love the people, the tones …
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Wow, Viv! Great images capturing this wonderful festival! Truly wonderful.
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You’ve certainly captured the flavor of this fabulous festival!
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Wow – you’ve really captured the atmosphere of the festival. I love your people photos – you should do more!! And thanks for linking up!
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Looks like a great festival, Viv !
Enjoyed your photos, all beautifully captured !
Nice week,
Sylvia
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What a great community tradition and how fun it looks! You must have had a glorious day with your camera!
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What summer fun! Your photos all (as a collection) have such a lovely tone. I especially like the lighting and the colors in the lemonade stand image. You found a great place to take colorful photos!
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Adorable lemonade stand. Look like cool adventure.
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Great adventure and yes some very interesting costumes.
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Looks like great fun. Your images tell a delightful story. I love the seaside pic with the “moon” in the sky!
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