About Farmfest 2023
Farmfest continues to have an ever-growing number of faithful fans. This is certainly down to the unique atmosphere that the festival induces, which is one of relaxation, calm, and serenity. Don’t get us wrong, with decorated dance tents around the grounds, playing all manner of dance classics, and a huge lineup of bands signed, there is literally something for everyone.
With the festival on the smaller side of things, there is a wonderfully tranquil, aggression-free atmosphere. The camping area is really quite close to the main stage; at Farmfestival you’re never too far away from the action.
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Keeping its laid back, sponsor free, handmade aesthetic, the festival features stalls, organic food, organic cider from a local community orchard, crazy golf, Punch & Judy and a children's tent. The weekend is unlike most festivals, it is as relaxing as it is fun.
This is the sort of festival where people help each other put up their tents, where stag parties unite with families and groups of school leavers. Despite the amounts of organic cider being drunk, there really is very little boisterous behaviour, the overall tone is one of unity and peace.
People are simply there to drink, dance and have a good time. Surely that’s what all good festivals aspire to be.
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Farmfest information & FAQs
Farmfestival is located on the A359 between Bruton and Frome, about 1.5 miles from Bruton. There are regular trains into Bruton Station. Bruton is 130 miles south west of central London and 30 miles south of Bristol... as the crow flies.
Please do not walk to the site from Bruton or Castle Cary train stations. The A359 is a fast and dangerous road. Taxis are available from Bruton and Castle Cary stations.
The postcode for Sat Nav is BA11 4NX. This postcode will direct you to Nunney Catch Roundabout. From there the festival will be sign-posted.
Farmfest offer a free carers ticket to attendees in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). Tickets should be purchased in advance and you should let the festival know your camping preference so a dedicated campsite can be built to the required size. Please contact hello@farmfestival.co.uk
The Farmfest team will be happy to help should you require assistance from them over the weekend. Please tell Farmfest in advance if you know this to be the case so that they can ensure people will be available. Again, please contact hello@farmfestival.co.uk
Farmfest takes place on Thursday 3rd - Saturday 5th August 2023
yes, there is camping available at farmfest.
General camping at Farmfest is completely free on Thursday, Friday + Saturday.
You cannot park in the camping area, but the car park is only a few minutes walk away.
There is only one entrance to the site, which will be clearly visible from the car park. Stewards will guide you to the camping area.
BOUTIQUE GLAMPING IN ‘THE GLADE’
Welcome to ‘The Glade’, Farmfest’s answer to Boutique Glamping.
This year all glamping guests will have access to hot showers, exclusive toilets and a bit more peace and quiet! Please
note these tickets do not include entry. Entry tickets must be purchased separately.
Campervans, caravans and motorhomes are welcome, but you are required to purchase a campervan pass. One campervan pass is required per live-in vehicle to gain access to the campervan field. These need to be purchased in advance of arrival with your festival entry ticket.
weekend tickets
adult from £99 +bf
teen (13-17) from £60 +bf
child (4-12) from £10 +bf
all under 4s go free
Farmfest is located in Bruton, Somerset
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Way back in 2006, Farmfestival was born. It was the brainchild of a small group of friends in Somerset who decided that they wanted to create a simple, cost effective festival for their friends as an alternative to the large festivals that already dominate the English festival calendar.
As the years went on, the festival gathered serious momentum, as loyal followers and newcomers alike were introduced to the unique festival at Gilcombe Farm, Bruton, with good times and great bands being the main attraction.
The larger the festival has become though, the organizers haven’t sold out, but stayed true to their adamantly sponsor-free, lo-fi DIY aesthetic combining with the genre busting music policy to create the unique atmosphere.
Farmfestival is run by volunteers. The festival was not set up to make money, but to create an event that stood up to the growing number of over-priced and overly corporate festivals dominating the U.K every summer. Every year donations are made to the charity Practical Action and local organisations including Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
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