Folk Club's Harvest Festival
Glengall Wharf Garden is the location for Folk Club's Harvest Festival, celebrating Autumn and Lammas. The event includes music, singing led by Elin Gittens, a garden procession, Mummers 4 Lammas with costumes by Theo Dunne, and bread sculptures by Ola Otog. A Hat Making workshop with Felix Matilda Rose is offered. Earlier, fruit pressing will produce fresh juice. The evening ends with a communal meal; attendees should bring food and a blanket. A bar is available.
What to Expect
Lammas celebration with music, procession, and mummers play
Event Details
Duration
3 hours
Ages
Family friendly
Neighborhood
Peckham
Timed Entry
No
Featured Performers
- Felix Matilda Rose
- Elin Gittens
- Ola Otog
- Hannah Danson
- Theo Dunne
- F.A.T Studio
Organizer
Folk Club
Food & Drink
Communal meal (BYO food), bar available
Local Insight & Ratings
Scare Factor
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, community
Vibe
Celebratory, traditional, community-focused
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $$ – Get tickets
- Accessibility: Glengall Wharf Garden is a volunteer-run outdoor space. More information on getting there is available via the event details URL.
- Pets: No pets allowed (service animals welcome)
Tips & Advice
- Bring a blanket and food to share for the communal meal after the main festivities.
- Consider bringing fruit (apples, pears, plums) for the 'Clarke' communal fruit press session earlier in the day to make fresh juice.
- Email wearefolkclub@gmail.com if the ticket cost is prohibitive, as they are committed to accessibility.
- Dress in layers as Glengall Wharf Garden is an outdoor space, and the event runs into the evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- Communal meal
- Hat Making workshop
- Fruit pressing session
- Bar profits support Glengall Wharf Garden
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lammas?
Lammas is the first harvest festival of the year, traditionally celebrated around August 1st, marking the beginning of the grain harvest.
What should I bring for the communal meal?
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and a blanket to share for the communal meal that follows the evening's performances.
Can I bring my own fruit for pressing?
Yes, if you have surplus apples, pears, or plums, you can bring them to the F.A.T Studio's 'Clarke' communal fruit press session earlier in the day to make fresh juice.
Are there options for those who cannot afford the ticket price?
Yes, Folk Club is committed to accessibility. Please email wearefolkclub@gmail.com if the ticket cost is prohibitive, as they operate on a 'NOTAFLOF' (Not Always The Lowest Of Fees) basis.
What kind of performances can I expect?
Expect a mix of old folk customs, new silly rituals, and revivalist tales, including music, singing, a procession, and a mummers play.
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