Fifty years of Folkie

Fifty years of Folkie

In early 1974, a group of friends from central Victoria discussed the need for a local folk festival and decided that Maldon was an ideal spot. The first two festivals, held at the Bill Woodfull Oval, were little more than social gatherings for 150-200 musicians and listeners. They consisted of sessions at the Kangaroo Hotel, camping at the oval, sessions around the campfire and a concert on the Sunday afternoon. The next 11 years (1976-1986) sa…