Summer festivals in Sheffield and South Yorkshire: 12 events to look forward to as we hit the warmer months
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May is finally here which means it’s almost time for some cracking events in the sunshine in and near Sheffield. This year there is no shortage of festivals to attend - whether it’s food and drink, drum and bass, or catching budding filmmakers’ latest pieces of work. There are even two new festivals taking place this year, and others which are celebrating several decades running. Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox, with The Star’s free emails If you’ve not got a holiday...

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