The All Saturday Ticket to the Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival 2010 gives access to All Artists and All Venues on Saturday 19th June 2010.

SATURDAY 19TH JUNE
There's also – while we're on the subject of things not happening – no parade through the town on Saturday morning this year. It's been left out of the event in an effort to cut down the Policing costs, which are carving an even bigger hole in our budget every year. It has cut some money off the estimate, but we still have a fair old whack to pay. In case you're wondering, it's over 5% of our turnover! Anyway, it'll give you more time to see the boats, visit the stalls and have a look at the wonderful Flower Festival in the Church, and there will be lots of dancing to keep you amused before you head to the Marquee for the afternoon concert – which is a biggie!

Headlining are Mabon, the exciting six-piece Celtic band from Wales. If you haven't heard them, the music they play isn't just from Wales, it covers the whole range of Celtic sounds, and it really swings. Supporting are Nicol & Cool, aka Ken Nicol and Phil Cool, featuring the guitar virtuoso and member of Steeleye Span with Phil showing his more serious side as a singer and songwriter – although there will be a fair bit of humour as well! Also appearing in this concert will be finger-style guitarist and songwriter from Nottingham Nigel Beck, who's making a big name for himself on the circuit.

Late afternoon/early evening there's a Comedy Showcase at the Royal British Legion with Dom Collins, Keith Donnelly and friends, then we're into the evening concerts:

In the Marquee we've got Show of Hands, widely acknowledged as the finest acoustic roots duo in England; or trio when, as here, they appear with Miranda Sykes. Supporting are Stoke-based The Queensberry Rules, one of Britain's most exciting folk roots acts, and Tom Palmer, one of the country's best-loved songsters carrying on the troubadour tradition.

In the Civic Hall there's the Festival Ceilidh, with All Blacked Up and caller Fee Lock, for those of you with the energy to get up and dance.

TICKET INFORMATION
MFAB does not issue conventional paper/card tickets except for individual concerts — in common with many other festivals and similar events, wristbands are issued to weekend and day ticket holders, as once attached, they are non-transferable. This allows you to enter multiple  ticketed events accordingly.

Tickets/wristbands will be available for COLLECTION ONLY from 4pm Friday 18th June, from the Festival Box Office (located on the main site close to the marquee). Bring proof of purchase and, proof of concessionary eligibility.