Cream of the folk scene set to light up moorland festival

Three days of music, song, dance and crafts at event that aims to preserve traditions of Dartmoor. Athwenna Irons reports

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A TOP lineup of established and up-and-coming artists are on the bill for this year's Dartmoor Folk Festival.

Headlining the event at South Zeal near Okehampton will be English folk band The Demon Barbers, which are well-known for their energetic live performances, fusing traditional folk instruments with drums and electric bass guitar.

Now in its 48th year, the Dartmoor Folk Festival aims to showcase the very best music, song and dance from Dartmoor and beyond - and many of the events and activities are free or by donation.

Taking place from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10, the event features a mix of concerts, workshops, ceilidhs, dance displays, family events, children's activities, stalls, food and drink, a church service, a walk on Dartmoor, pub sessions, a duck race and much more.

Other highlights include the Dartmoor Broom Dance championships and Dartmoor Stepdance Championships.