Fairport Convention and Friends in the Park

Veteran folk-rockers Fairport Convention celebrate 45 years on the road with special guests Tarras, 6-piece folk-rock band from the North of England, John 'Fake Thackray' Watterson, keeping alive the repertoire of comic songs by the late, great Jake Thackray, brilliant ragtime and jazz guitarist John James and the ever-colourful Exmouth Shanty Men.

Gates open 1pm. Music from 2pm until midnight. Showcase performances by the best of local talent 2pm - 3.30pm. Main concert starts at 4.30pm.

All-day bar PLUS rolling hog roast, barbecue, paella and tapas bar.

COME AND JOIN THE PARTY AND ENJOY A GREAT DAY OF MUSIC IN THE PICTURESQUE LAKESIDE PARKLAND OF BICTON COLLEGE.

Marquee event. Tickets: £39.50 or £45.50 from 1 May. Box Office: 01395 443419 or 07891 663044 www.bicton.ac.uk