Music lovers saw 176 artists take to three stages over the space of two days at the town’s second free folk festival.
Thanks Folk For The Ivy was staged for a second year at The Ivy bar in Southgate with many more performers both local and from further afield, attracted to attend based on the gathering reputation.
Performing on the Forever Ivy Stage. Sharon Cannings of Candacraig band from Ruskington. They were the final act of the festival. Gig coming up on October 21 at Sleaford playhouse. Photo: Holly Parkinson.
The team of volunteer organisers had stages both upstairs and downstairs at the pub as well as in the yard to the rear.
There were even buskers playing in the street outside to tempt people in to hear the talent on show.
Upstairs on the Bridge Stage. Photo: John Gill.
The whole team worked tirelessly to look after everyone and make sure people enjoyed coming to Sleaford.
There were visitors and musicians who travelled from as far as Ireland, Scotland and Kent but also plenty of local performers from Lincolnshire.
A spokesperson for the team said: “It was a great effort from a lot of people in our community to make it work.”
Sleaford Ukulele Orchestra take to the stage on Saturday afternoon..
Performers on the Forever Ivy Stage at the folk festival. Dave Smith Trio band with lead singer Dave Smith (middle), Patty Vetta (left) and Tony Harris (right). The band's first gig as a trio. Photo: Holly Parkinson.
Musicians having a sing around in the bar on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Holly Parkinson
Revellers cheering on the bands. Photo: Holly Parkinson
Revellers at Thank Folk for the Ivy Festival. Photo: John Gill
Some of the organising team at Thank Folk for the Ivy Festival. Photo: John Gill
The audience at Thank Folk for the Ivy Festival. Photo: John Gill
The audience inside The Ivy.: Thank Folk for the Ivy Festival. Photo: John Gill
Music upstairs on The Bridge Stage: Thank Folk for the Ivy Festival. Photo: John Gill
Performing at the Thank Folk for the Ivy Festival. Photo: John Gill
Jock Mclelland singing at the Thank Folk for the Ivy Festival. Photo: John Gill
Gallery: Thank Folk for the Ivy Festival. Blues Busters Duo played some Sunday afternoon blues and bass player known in Grantham as 'JC' reported that it was the first time he had been back to The Ivy in Sleaford for 50 years, having played a gig upstairs all those years ago. Photo: John Gill
Gallery: Thank Folk for the Ivy Festival. Photo: John Gill
Gallery: Thank Folk for the Ivy Festival. Photo: John Gill
