Cornwall Folk Festival takes place from Thursday Aug 24th to Monday the 28th.

Full details on their website www.cornwallfolkfestival.com.

Thurs 24th: Bonus Day celebrating birth centenary of Cornish poet Charles Causley and featuring Jim Causley, who will also launch his new album at this gig.

Fri 25th: Stomp into the weekend with Glasgow’s brilliant Dosca and Cornwall’s exhilarating 3 Daft Monkeys

Sat 26th: Legendary Scottish songmaster Dougie Maclean, with Cornish supergroup Dalla

Sun 27th: Irish Vocal Beauty Cara Dillon, plus charismatic rising stars Philip Henry and Hannah Martin

Mon 28th: English Channel special with Cornwall’s Black Friday and Brittany’s Marvailh

Plus throughout weekend:

• Fringe Tent showcasing regional talent
• Sessions and more in local pubs and cafes
• Town centre becomes Shanty St with live music and dance
• Workshops, craft fair and more