Folk Festival again draws huge crowds to Port Fairy

WITH a host of international artists, an array of family-friendly activities and street markets, last weekend’s ‘Folkie’ again drew large crowds to Port Fairy.

By Staff Writer

Folk Festival again draws huge crowds to Port Fairy - feature photo

An estimated 30,000 plus people packed the seaside town over the four-day event, eager to hear local and visiting artists and to soak up the festival atmosphere.

According to organisers, over 500 musicians took to the stages to entertain the large crowds and more than 700 volunteers worked across the weekend, helping to make the 48th Port Fairy Folk Festival another hugely successful one.

Despite the warm weather, crowds were also eager to explore the local venues, restaurants, cafes and seaside.

The festival is a not-for-profit event, with any profits made through tickets sold going straight back into the local community.

Among the many highlights for festival goers was special performances by Missy Higgins, Peter Garrett, Jon Muq, Little Quirks, Troy Cassar-Daley, John Smith, Vika and Linda, Ruthie Foster and many more.