Port Fairy Folk Festival Unveils First 2020 Artist Announcement

26 August 2019 | 12:03 am | Staff Writer

“What a line-up we have in store."

International legends lead Port Fairy Folk Festival’s first 2020 artist announcement.

Headlining the 44th event will be US icons Blind Boys Of Alabama, joined by Patty Griffin and John McCutcheon, while Irish talent Eleanor McEvoy signs on alongside UK artist YolanDa Brown and homegrown heroes CW Stoneking and The Maes.

“What a line-up we have in store for our 44th festival,” Program Director Caroline Moore said.

“I am delighted to announce these renowned artists for our next festival in March, which will also be filled with special events, family activities, and non-stop musical entertainment. This is a festival for every music lover – from the young to the young at heart.’’

The festival will return to Port Fairy, Victoria from 6-9 March, with tickets on sale from early September and more acts to be announced in the coming months.

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