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with Ely Folk Festival
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Ely Folk Festival is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company organised by local volunteers. The festival has is a key event in the Ely calendar bringing over two thousand visitors from near and far to Ely for the duration of the festival weekend and its benefit to the city both culturally and commercially is significant. There are lots of ways to get involved with the festival – read on for more details…
Stewarding over the festival weekend
Our festival simply couldn’t happen without our incredible team of volunteer stewards. They are the heart of the event — welcoming visitors, keeping everything running smoothly, and helping create the friendly atmosphere that makes Ely Folk Festival so special. Volunteering as a steward means free access to all the music, fresh air, camping and friendly festival vibe. It’s also a great chance to meet new people and soak up the unique atmosphere that makes Ely Folk Festival so special. For just 12 hours work across the weekend you’ll enjoy full access to the festival plus free camping. You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that keeps the festival safe and welcoming.
We are lucky that so many lovely people volunteered to steward at our 2026 festival – a huge thanks to you one and all. Our steward application process for the 2027 festival will open later in the year.
Raise money for Ely Folk Festival while you shop
This year, every time you shop online, you can help raise free donations for Ely Folk Festival —at no extra cost to you! We’ve partnered with easyfundraising, which means over 8,000 retailers will donate to our cause whenever you shop with them. From everyday essentials to special purchases, every shop you make can make a real difference!
Find out more and sign up here today! https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ely-folk-festival
Thank you for your support!
Advertise in our 2026 Festival Programme
We produce a colourful programme for each festival and this year we will create a special 40th anniversary edition. There are a range of advert sizes to book. Email programme@elyfolkfestival.co.uk for details.
Sponsoring the festival
We are interested in talking to local businesses and patrons who might be interested in supporting the festival in some way, perhaps through sponsoring a concert or event over the weekend, or donating or lending equipment, materials or other in-kind support to help the festival remain successful. If you are interested and would like to talk to a member of the festival committee about supporting the festival, please contact us via marketing@elyfolkfestival.co.uk in the first instance. Many thanks to our regular sponsors for the festival – their support helps us continue to offer a great festival: Spiral Earth, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
Festival committee volunteering
Ely Folk Festival relies on a committee of volunteers and other supporters to ensure it happens each year. We’ve steered its growth from a small local event to a firm fixture on the national festival calendar combining the best of national and local talent. We’re on the look out for fresh talent to join our festival committee or help in other ways to ensure Ely Folk Festival continues to thrive and grow. If you are interested in lending time or other support to help us make it happen, please drop an email to queries@elyfolkfestival.co.uk. No previous festival-organising experience necessary, just a willingness to help a greet weekend music event continue in Ely. Download our leaflet which provides more information EFF Recruitment Leaflet 2026
