YES!! We may be having to set up in the absolute pouring rain, but by the weekend, it'll be glorious sunshine according to the weather man. Great news!

We've managed to draw together some of the finest festival cuisine in the country. Some brand new to Purbeck, and some of our old favourites. We've also ordered all the beer and cider - I hope you're all thirsty! Find out more about our food and beer providers...

Thursday night is a nice early start to the festival for the early arrivals. No individual Thursday tickets are sold - it's just a bonus night for the weekend festival goers. And it's always a good'un. This Thursday will be no exception with the aural delights of...

Wow - what a night! Thanks to everyone who came down to support the night at O'Neills Bournemouth last night. Considering it was a completely open mic event, the standard was incredible. A few of the acts that got through to the voting round of the Purbeck Rising...

Something good is brewing regarding workshops and bluegrass at Purbeck Valley Folk festival this year. We have Hot Rize, the cream of US bluegrass joining us, and the best UK bands: Flats & Sharps, Cardboard Fox and Thunderbridge. And when we have all the details...