# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Folk on the Rec
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎻 FOLK ON THE REC
A Community Folk Music Festival

Gather with friends, family and neighbours for a gentle day of live folk music, fresh air and good company.

Folk on the Rec is a celebration of local grassroots musicians, traditional sounds and simple pleasures — music played on real instruments, shared food, cold drinks, and children dancing on the grass. Set beneath the trees at Old Heath Recreation Ground, it’s a festival made for slowing down and enjoying the moment.

Across the day you’ll find: 🎶 Live folk music & acoustic sets
🍺 A welcoming bar
🍲 Food & drink made with care
🛍️ Local makers & stalls
👨‍👩‍👧 Gentle, family-friendly activities

Bring a blanket, pull up a spot, and let the music carry the afternoon.

📅 Saturday 5th September
⏰ 11am – 6pm
📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Organised by The Rec Events
📩 theremarket@outlook.com

A proper community folk gathering — simple, soulful, and open to all 🌿🎶
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/folk-on-the-rec/200029567710110
- **Event Categories**: music, music-festivals, festivals, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 860

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Colchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Colchester old heath Recreation Ground
- **lat**: 51.879812290708
- **long**: 0.91818803766624
- **full address**: Colchester old heath Recreation Ground, Old Heath Rd,Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Folk on the Rec
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Folk on the Rec being held?
  - **A:** Folk on the Rec takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am at Colchester old heath Recreation Ground, Old Heath Rd,Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Folk on the Rec?
  - **A:** Folk on the Rec is organized by The Rec Community Market.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Folk on the Rec is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 860+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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