Good morning Ely Folk! Another great day yesterday. Hope you all had a brilliant time. Lots more to come today! Photos by Andrew Moore

Hello Ely Folk, today’s the day! We can’t wait to see you all and our lovely stewards, shown at their final briefing last night are looking forward to helping you have a great time. See you later!

Hello Ely Folk! Here are our tasting notes for you to have a browse though before you arrive. Decisions, decisions…

Hello Ely Folk! Not one, not two but three starshades this year. Yes, we’ve managed to get an extra one in for you. Hope you like it.

Morning Ely Folk, and another hot one it is too! Starshades up though, bar taking shape, see you tomorrow!

Hello Ely Folk! Another scorcher already on site but our flooring crew have arrived and are beavering away already. One of them came in this absolutely fabulous car!

Hello Ely Folk, more hot weather news. Because of the temperatures and fire risk we won’t be allowing barbecues of any type on site. If you were planning to use one please make alternative arrangements. Sorry for the inconvenience but we’re sure you understand the reason.

Good morning Ely Folk, and a particular good morning to Samantha Robbins who now has a family ticket to the festival as the winner of our competition in conjunction with Ben’s Yard Ely. Congratulations Samantha, and if you get in touch with us here we’ll sort things out for you.

Hello Ely Folk.The temperature is forecast to be 30+ on Saturday so regrettably we’re going to cancel this year’s Dog Bingo.The dogs welfare has to come first and it’s simply not fair to have them out in that heat for that long. Thanks for your understanding and hopefully it’ll be back next year.

Hello Ely Folk! Looks a bit different now doesn’t it. Lots more to be done, and it’s a bit hot… 🥵 but we’ll get there.

Hello Ely Folk! Just to let you know that our online box office will close at midnight on Wednesday 8 July. After that tickets can be purchased from Visit Ely in Oliver Cromwell's House or on the gate only (if we have them). Don't miss out!

Hello Ely Folk! Today's news may be of some small interest toa few of you... Yes, it's the festival beer lists! Subject to change of course and in some cases the ABV may vary a little so do recheck when you arrive. Happy drinking!

And so it begins Ely Folk! The organisers’ palatial HQ has arrived together with the first of their luxurious limousines.

Hello Ely Folk, we're on the radio again! Thanks to Stuart Green and @thefolkclub.bsky.social for previewing us and also featuring The Ashen Keys who will be playing for us on Festival Saturday, Check out the show here: www.mixcloud.com/stuart-green...

Hello Ely Folk! We'll be running our photo competition at the festival so if you fancy bagging a pair of tickets for next year's event check out all the details here and give it a go. elyfolkfestival.co.uk/workshops-co... Below are last year's winners from Tea Tiddler and Rebecca East. Good luck!

Hello Ely Folk! A bit of admin for you today. This year we will be scanning all your tickets rather than crossing you off a list so please have your tickets available, either on your phone (preferred as it doesn't waste paper) or printed out. Many thanks.

Hello Ely Folk! Great news, 🐾 Dog Bingo is BACK at Ely Folk Festival! We're looking for ten friendly dogs to take part in one of our most popular family activities on Festival Saturday. The character limit on Bluesky is too small for full details so please check our Facebook page for info.

Hello Ely Folk, we need your help! A food trader has pulled out so we need a replacement. Ideally someone who does lunchy lighter food. If you know anyone please tag or get them to email us at traders@elyfolkfestival.com. Thanks very much! Photo by Neil King of @fateamagazine.bsky.social

Hello Ely Folk! Today we have another podcast for you courtesy of Sue Marchant, this time with the lovely Georgia Nevada, who'll be playing the festival on Friday evening. Have a listen here shows.acast.com/spotted-in-e...

Hello Ely Folk! If you haven't taken the plunge yet why not come for an evening? On Friday we have 11 acts including @merryhellband.bsky.social Gerry Colvin Lizzy Hardingham and Old Man Boom! And a ceilidh with Frog on a Bike, fab food and an amazing bar. All for £36! elyfolkfestival.co.uk/tickets/

Hello Ely Folk! Today we have a little podcast from Sue Marchant's Radio Shows with the great @jonboden.bsky.social. Fascinating chat and of course you can see Jon at Ely Maltings on Friday June 19th. Tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/elyar...

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Hello Ely Folk! A reminder that it's not long before the fab gig we're helping put on as part of Ely Arts Festival. Friday 19th June is the day with @jonboden.bsky.social Lizzy Hardingham and Cliff n Prue. More info and tickets here: www.elyartsfestival.org/whats-on-202...

Hello Ely Folk! We've highlighted all the lovely traders we'll have on site but don't forget that 5 minutes away is the fabulous Ben’s Yard Ely with lots of wonderful shops including a lovely cafe. There's even an adventure playground for kids! Do make time to have a wander up to it.

Hello Ely Folk! Delighted to add Pig Dyke Molly Dancers, Peterborough Morris, Fenstanton Morris and Rockingham Rapper to this year's sides. There will be dancing in the Saturday parade through Ely and on site from 4.30pm Sat and 3.00pm Sun and two workshops on Sunday morning. Dancing shoes time!

Hello Ely Folk! Today we can show you our 2026 site plan. It's got a few changes: Day tickets and Emerald campers will park in Lavender field. The rest of the camping will be in Apricot which has it's own car park at the top of the field. Should be less walking for everyone. Hope you like it!

Hello Ely Folk! Today we complete our trader line-up with our non-food people who have lots of fab things for you. We welcome Guga Handlooms, As You Like It Design Heart of Oak Fiddles Thrive Wellness Liquorice Textiles Maddogg Designs Groovy Sue's P J Music Sense of Wonder and Greenhouse.

Hello Ely Folk! Today we're delighted to announce our food traders. We will be welcoming All wood fired, Maya Rainbow Cuisine, Moor & Coast, Tibetflavour, Hunkydory, East Coast Gelato, Blackbirds Nest coffee, Gluttony Fudge, Leon Lewis, Your Burger Zone, Crepe Expectations and Will’s Bakes.

Hello Ely Folk! We're running our Nightingale competition as usual with the prize being playing on the main Peregrine stage like last year's winners Woodwards Duo. Sign-up: Information Tent midday Saturday. Competition: 5pm Saturday. Good luck to all. Photo: Neil King of @fateamagazine.bsky.social

Hello Ely Folk! Today we have a little podcast for you from our own Sue Marchant of Sue Marchant's Radio Shows interviewing festival favourite Gerry Colvin who will of course be performing this year. Well worth a listen. shows.acast.com/spotted-in-e...

Hello Ely Folk! We have three Meet & Greet sessions this year with Georgia Shackleton, Sherburn Bartley Sanders and Gerry Colvin giving you an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the artists and their music in the small intimate setting of our Nightingale marquee. Not to be missed!