Your guide to Shrewsbury Folk Festival

One of the biggest events in the folk music calendar is returning to Shropshire.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival is held at the West Midlands Showground from 28 to 31 August.

Thousands are expected to attend, with musical acts, dancing, workshops and a youth festival on the schedule.

Here is everything to expect from the four-day event.

Gates open for Thursday camping ticket holders from 15:00 to 18:00 BST.

For Friday camping, they open from 07:00.

Day ticket holders can get in from 12:00 on Friday and 09:00 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Attendees should already have received e-tickets.

The festival starts at 15:00 on Friday, finishing at about 00:00.

On Saturday and Sunday, it begins at 12:00 and finishes at 00:45, while on Monday, things kick off at 12:00 and finishes at 18:00.

West Midlands Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF

Yes - there is a car park field on site.

Campers get a free car park pass on arrival, while parking for non-campers can be either booked online or paid for by cash or card on the day.

Car parking is available from 12:00 on Friday and is manned by volunteers in the day and patrolled by security at night.

• Getting there via bus:

National Express runs coaches into Shrewsbury.

You can also get a bus to and from the site into Shrewsbury on Saturday and Sunday.

They leave the festival site at gate 1 every 15 minutes and will run between 09:00 and 18:00, with the final bus arriving back at the showground at 18:05.

• Getting there via train:

Shrewsbury train station is a 10-15 minute walk away from the showground.

• Getting there via bike:

There are no specific areas where you can leave bicycles.

One side of the festival perimeter is a chainlink fence which bicycles can be chained to.

There are five main stages/areas across the four days: Severn, Pengwern, Sabrina, Village and Dance Tent.

Musical acts include names like Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders; Fantastic Negrito; Cara Dillon; Dustbowl Revival; and Talisk x Gardener Brothers: Unleashed.

The full timetable can be found here.

Barbecues are allowed as long as they are constructed properly and are at least 18 inches (45.7cm) off the ground.

Open fires on the grass and disposable barbecues are not allowed.

Organisers say a bucket of water or sand should be kept nearby in case of an emergency.

They should be situated away from tents and caravans and should not be left unattended.

"We are constantly reviewing the situation in light of the weather and recent wildfires and may revise our guidance," organisers said on the event website.

"Look out for updates via email and social media and for signs on site."

• Pandemonium! festival for children aged from birth to 11. Includes music, dance, crafts, storytelling, drama in a dedicated zone in the main arena

• Refolkus - a space for 11 to 20-year-olds to music, dance, learn circus skills, henna tattooing and more. Located in The Reef

• Morris and dance performances

• The Siskin Folk Club - a dedicated venue for sing-a-rounds, music sessions, and the festival choir will also host a Sunday morning multi-faith gathering

• Morning yoga and pilates

• Workshops, including singing, songwriting, instruments and crafting

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