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05/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our like and share post to win a Team Jersey on behalf of Kelso Wheelers and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team.

The winner chosen at random is Sandy Thackeray. Sandy please ping us a message and will put you in touch with Oscar’s mum Sharon Onley 👏👏👏

05/09/2026

Entries CLOSED

UPDATE -
Last chance to get a chance at winning a team jersey!! You have until 2pm this afternoon (Saturday) to like and share this post and a random lucky winner will be chosen and contacted.!

Entries CLOSED

UPDATE -
Last chance to get a chance at winning a team jersey!! You have until 2pm this afternoon (Saturday) to like and share this post and a random lucky winner will be chosen and contacted.!

With the Tour of Britain starting and finishing again in the Borders, on Sunday 6th September, in Earlston, not Kelso this year, however they do come as close as Broadloan.

Here’s your chance to WIN a Oscar Onley team jersey on behalf of Netcompany INEOS and Kelso Wheelers.

All you need to do is to Like and Share this post and a winner will be chosen at random. Good Luck!! 🤞

02/09/2026

Entries CLOSED

UPDATE -
Last chance to get a chance at winning a team jersey!! You have until 2pm this afternoon (Saturday) to like and share this post and a random lucky winner will be chosen and contacted.!

With the Tour of Britain starting and finishing again in the Borders, on Sunday 6th September, in Earlston, not Kelso this year, however they do come as close as Broadloan.

Here’s your chance to WIN a Oscar Onley team jersey on behalf of Netcompany INEOS and Kelso Wheelers.

All you need to do is to Like and Share this post and a winner will be chosen at random. Good Luck!! 🤞

02/09/2026

A little bit of fun…and a lot of truth! If you haven’t visited Kelso yet…this is your time. Quaint cobbled streets, history at every turn, breathtaking riverside walks and the most gorgeous independent shops, cafes and restaurants just waiting to welcome you. Come on over!

31/08/2026

Kelso is calling you…who should you bring?

30/08/2026

KELSO FOLK FESTIVAL 2026
FRIDAY 4th to SUNDAY 6th SEPTEMBER

Tickets for the individual concerts or the whole weekend are available both at Brown's Newsagents in Kelso or at the link below. They can also be purchased at the Friday night Oak Room sessions (cash only) or on the door on the evening.

CONCERTS:
• FRIDAY 4th - Evening Concert - Heron Valley preceded by Miwa Nagato-Apthorp & Sam Gillespie.

• SATURDAY 5th - Lunchtime Concert - Kiddars Luck preceded by Den Miller and local talent.

• SATURDAY 5th - Evening Concert - Malinky preceded by Katie Spencer & Alex Lyon.

• SUNDAY 6th - Lunchtime Concert - Rant.

WORKSHOPS:

Workshops are all at the Abbey Row Community Centre - running from 9:30am - 11:00am:

• Guitar Tunes with Donald Knox

• Unaccompanied singing with Keith and Louise Giddens

Workshops are £5.00 payable directly to the leader/s.
Arrive 15 minutes beforehand. The Centre is 50m from the main Old Kirk venue.
To reserve places please email [email protected]

SESSIONS:

We are usually lucky with the weather over the Festival weekend so for this year! We have a number of non-ticketed options for those of you who prefer to just enjoy the various sessions on offer (mostly in and around the Square:

Friday - 22:00 – 24:00 Session - Cobbles Inn - hosted by Cobbles Band.

Saturday -
14:00 – 17:00 - Singaround - Oak Room - hosted by Kiddar’s Luck.
14:30 – 17:00 - Trad Tune Session - Saddler’s Bar.
14:00 – 14:30 - Rag Bag Morris - Square.
14:30 – 15:00 - Kelso Pipe Band - Square.
15:00 – 17:00 - Open Air Mic - Rutherford’s - hosted by Pete Gillespie.

Sunday -
14:30 – 17:00 - Farewell Session - Oak Room - hosted by Keith & Louise Gittens

For those who have been unable to obtain tickets, we hope to offer informal sessions in the Cross Keys Hotel on Friday evening and Saturday before the Singaround. Details will be circulated once these are confirmed.

TICKETS:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/113692

FURTHER INFORMATION:
www.kelsofolkfest.org

27/08/2026

Comment Summer or Autumn…

Are we ready for Scotland to look like this again? There has definitely been a shift in the last few days as we see more mention of Autumn…but are we there yet or are we still in Summer?! Comment Summer or Autumn and let us know what season you think we are in!