THE Numeralla Folk Festival is back again, the famous event has been running for 47 years, one of the longest running in Australia. Musicians from far and wide as well as prominent locals will make their way to the Numeralla Hall for the three-day event.

Starting on Friday January 26, and wrapping up on Sunday January 28, there will be lots of music, jamming, and free activities for festival goers to enjoy.

“What makes this very special from our point of view, is that it’s all about participation and enjoyment," Numeralla Folk Festival committee member Fran Robertson said.

“You can also just sit and watch if you want to. The main objective is for people to immerse themselves in folk culture."

On Saturday and Sunday there will be a poet’s breakfast on. Fran advised any budding poet can join in.

“People can make themselves a cup of tea or bring their breaky and sit around in a group and present a poem. They might bring along one of their own, or it could be a famous poem they like,” Ms Robertson said.

On Saturday morning there is a yoga workshop. There will also be a drumming workshop on Saturday, where African hand drums will be provided.

The most prominent activity is the blackboard concert on Saturday afternoon. If people would like to perform in that they need to be at the hall by 10am Saturday morning to put their name on the black board.

“There are some very fine musicians that play in the blackboard concert,” Ms Robertson said.

“This is the kind of festival that top of line musicians come to relax, sit by the river, and enjoy the scenery.

“It’s not just locals that come to enjoy Numeralla Folk Festival, there are people from out of town, South Coast, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, far and wide that will make their way.”

On Saturday night there is a bush dance, which anyone can join in. Musicians are welcome to join the band for the bush dance.

Sunday morning there is a country market which runs until lunch time. The rest of Sunday is for relaxation and enjoying the atmosphere.

“People are likely to be playing music and jamming around the hall,” Ms Robertson said.

There is a kitchen and a bar operating at the festival where participants can purchase home cooked meals, drinks, home-made cakes, and slices.

"The whole Numeralla community volunteers which is one of the things I like the most about the event,” Ms Robertson said.

“It brings everyone together; you get a chance to see your friends and neighbours that you may not have seen throughout the year.”

Ms Robertson advised any profits made through food and drink sales go back into the community.

“Any community group that volunteers at the festival will receive a share of profits from food and drink sales, for example, the upkeep of the Numeralla Hall.”

“If people would like to book a stall at the markets or find out more about the festival, there is more information on the Numeralla Folk Festival Facebook page.

“The Folk Festival Committee would like to thank Snowy Monaro Regional Council for their ongoing support of the festival.”