THE UK’S MOST INTIMATE FOLK GATHERING

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 Hardraw Force, the famed waterfall of The Yorkshire Dales, may be well known as the setting for the world famous Hardraw Scaur Brass Band Competition, but, with a ‘live music’ heritage dating back to the 1800’s it comes as no surprise to find the site and it’s beautiful scenery is now home to an eclectic music scene.

Our varied line up provides a little something for everyone with particular emphasis on brillinat singing with a touch of humour…

The Artists

Friday evening concert –

  • Wytchazle ~ Steve Tilston ~ Aiken’s Drum ~ Bob Fox

Saturday afternoon -

  • Songwriting workshop with Roger Davies

Saturday evening concert -

  • Fergusson ~ Pat Sherry & Stuart Douglas ~ Roger Davies ~ Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley

Sunday  singaround -

  • Led by Roger Davies

Sunday afternoon outdoor concert -

  • Kwame D

Sunday evening concert -

  • Tim O’Connor ~Rosie Doonan ~ The Young’uns ~ Tom McConville ~ The Doonan Family Band

Running order and artist list provisional & subject to change in exceptional circumstances.

more information …

Last minute news!!! Vin Garbutt is still stranded in Singapore following his tour of Australia and suffering repeated delays owing to the volcanic ash debacle. He is now very unlikely to make it home in time to appear BUT we are lucky to have secured an appearance on Saturday night  by :

CHRIS SHERBURN & DENNY BARTLEY

who will not disappoint those looking for an evening of passionate music interspersed with hilarious laughter!!!

 

STOP PRESS! Single day tickets now available – see ticket information for details…

Spend May Day Bank Holiday weekend enjoying wonderful music at the Green Dragon Inn, Hardraw near Hawes in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales

The thriving market town of Hawes is home to Wensleydale Cheese and the Dales Countryside Museum. There are several craft workshops, antique and other speciality shops, a pharmacy, hotels, pubs, restaurants and cafés which, together with local tradesmen & 2 cashtills, will cater to your every need.

The name, Hawes, means a ‘pass between mountains’, and it stands between Buttertubs and Fleet Moss. The town is an excellent centre for walking and touring Wensleydale and the adjoining dales of Swaledale, Cotterdale, Dentdale, Garsdale, Wharfedale and Ribblesdale. Take a walk round the Hawes Town Trail, or Millennium Walk, or Pennine Way or along the River Ure, which is nearby. The three peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen y Ghent are all temping possibilities for keen walkers and Aysgarth falls are spectacular – especially after rain.

Show caves can be found at Stump Cross and White Scar near Ingleton. Castle Bolton is the nearest example of mediaeval interest but Richmond and Middleham are just along the dale. Gayle Mill, famous as a result of BBC Tv’s Restoration programme is now available to view just across the town of Hawes.