THE annual Malton and Norton Folk Festival runs this weekend with events extended to an extra day.

Starting tomorrow with a meet-and-greet session at the Union Inn in Norton from 7.30pm, the music and entertainment runs through until Sunday.

On Saturday, the main events take place in Malton Market Place with the festival hosting dance teams from across Yorkshire and beyond.

A procession through the town starts at 10.30am, followed by Morris dancing until 3.30pm Elsewhere, music sessions will be taking place at Suddaby’s Crown Hotel and the Blue Ball Inn.

An evening concert at Suddaby’s features Gilmore and Roberts, Plumhall, Moonshine Creek and regular supporters, Two Black Sheep and A Stallion. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are £12.

The festival finishes on Sunday with a lunchtime music session at the Railway Tavern in Norton from noon to 3.30pm.

Visit maltonfolk.co.uk for more details.