One of the festival scenes quiet achievers of 2015 is back for another year. Folk In Broke is the festival for adventurous music & nature lovers, set in the picturesque landscapes of Broke in the Hunter Valley, and we think you’re gonna love what they have planned for 2016.
The Festival
Folk In Broke features 11 bands (see the full line-up below) who will take to the festival’s single stage, but that’s just the beginning.
The Busk Stop & Speakers Corner provides an open mic for festival goers making sure punters will be treated to music & entertainment all day long.
McNamara Park will also be dotted with bespoke vendors from Sacred Tree Markets, and pop-up food stalls serving a wide array of delicious flavours.
Sales are limited to 300 tickets, so it’s nice and intimate without losing any vibe.
WHEN: Saturday, November 12
WHERE: McNamara Park, Broke
TICKETS: ticketbooth.com.au/event/folkinbroke2016
Broke – A Hidden Gem
Broke is undoubtedly one of the most scenic parts of the Hunter Valley Wine Country region. Overlooked by the Brokenback Mountain Range & Yellow Rock it’s a very special place to hold a festival.
Situated in a wide section of the valley, the surrounding hills frame some of the best scenery in the area with the striking Brokenback Mountain Range and iconic Yellow Rock providing an impressive backdrop. The natural beauty of the region coupled with the great food, relaxed accommodation, skill and dedication of the locals has seen many couples choose Broke as the ideal place for their Hunter Valley wedding.
How To Get There
Broke Fordwich is an easy ten minutes drive from Hunter Valley Gardens and other major attractions, less than two hours drive from Sydney via the historic township of Wollombi and just over an hour from Newcastle.
Make a weekend of it
The scenic Broke Fordwich stretch of the Wollombi Brook has quietly developed into a quality wine tourism region where visitors can enjoy premium wines, fresh olive oils and innovative farm gate products, wonderful restaurants and cafes, luxury Hunter Valley accommodation, local wine tours, and most importantly, a tranquil rural experience which is far removed from the hustle and bustle.
If you’re headed to Broke for the Festival on Saturday why not make a weekend of it and Explore the 15+ Cellar Doors around the beautiful local area on Sunday. If you’re feeling adventurous and looking to explore a little further afield why not take a quick 20-minute trip down Broke Road and visit Pokolbin.
Where to stay
Like Wollombi Music Festival the festival site itself is surrounded by the camping area. However unlike Wollombi McNamara park is a Singleton Council run facility so if you’re camping you can stay the Friday & Sunday night (longer if you like).
Here are a couple other suggestions…
Pemberley Grange Hunter Valley Getaway offers six stylish and spacious self-contained king suites (2 with spas) with private terrace and sweeping views of local vineyards and the Brokenback Range.
The farm has 16 cottages on site ranging from 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms. All up we can sleep over 80 guests in comfort and style and there’s plenty to do on site with a pool, spa, sauna, tennis court and of course feeding the alpacas and other animals on site.
More options can be explored by visiting the Broke Fordwich website.
The Artist Line-up
BAKOOMBA
BLACK BIRD HUM
MITCH POWER
LIZ STRINGER
THE COCONUT KIDS
THE WAYWARD HENRYS
FLETCHER PILON
THE RHYTHM HUNTERS
GEORGINA GRIMSHAW
THE BLUES PREACHERS
BIC ERLE
WHAT: Follk In Broke
WHEN: Saturday, November 12
WHERE: McNamara Park, Broke
TICKETS: ticketbooth.com.au/event/folkinbroke2016
