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Beer and Music Festival4th-6th August 2023
Supporting the youth community of Fairford
FairFest is back for 2023 with headline act Kova Me Badd
Walnut Tree Field, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4JN
Follow our Facebook page for updates. See you soon!!
What is FairFest?
FairFest is a FREE event brought to you by a team of hardworking volunteers from Fairford Rugby Club. We bring together the best of local bands and musicians, family entertainment, great food and refreshing beers and ciders for a perfect 'sunny' summer festival ... all weekend long!
And 2023 is on! So come along for an amazing weekend!
Funded by the Build Back Better Market Town’s Fund
When?
Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August 2023
Music, food and bar from 6pm Friday, 12pm Saturday and Sunday.
Why?
FairFest is held each year to help out local youth activities, clubs and projects.
Keep up with our latest announcements - follow us on Facebook
FRIDAY
Fantastic food, fire and tunes!
Music from DJ-Jules with silent Disco till 1am.
Bouncy castles will be available for the kids from 6pm - wristbands are £3 per day or £5 for the whole weekend.
Amazing food stalls open from 6pm.
We'll also have the award-winning Cotswold Chippy
Amazing Thai dishes from Apinyas Thai Kitchen.
Plus more exciting new food stalls appearing this year - check our Facebook page for regular announcements.
FLAMING FRIDAY
Fantastic food, fire and tunes!
Live music from acoustic guitarist and DJ Jules in the beer tent from 6pm, followed by a silent disco from midnight.
Over 30 Real Ales and traditional Ciders. Full bar open from 6pm till midnight.
Bouncy castles will be available for the kids from 6pm - wristbands are £3 per day or £5 for the whole weekend.
Lynwood's Coffee Pod will be open from 10am and Airstream Diner from 11am.
Amazing Dodgy Burgers - handmade burgers cooked under the bonnet of a real American Dodge Charger!!
Whole chickens cooked on giant 16ft BBQ trailer (probably the biggest mobile BBQ in the world!). You must try our fire roasted chicken wraps and corn roast, and Pizza in the Park are back with their wood-oven-baked crispy based pizzas! Yeeha!!
Our giant braziers will make the night glow around you ... and are perfect for toasting marshmallows!
We'll also have the award-winning Cotswold Chippy and the FRFC Buttie Van will be serving their famous footlong hot dogs.
Plus more exciting new food stalls appearing this year - check our Facebook page for regular announcements.
BIG TUNES SATURDAY
A massive day of live music and amazing food!
Live music from midday till midnight on the outdoor stage.
Over 30 Real Ales and traditional Ciders. Full bar open from 12pm till midnight.
Hot and cold food all day including ...
Apinyas Thai Kitchen serving incredible Thai dishes
Fish and Chips from The Cotswold Chippy
Oink
Gilo's Car BBQ
The Coffee Post
...more food stalls to be announced ... check our Facebook page for regular updates.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
Bouncy castles will be available for the kids all day long, Friday to Sunday -
wristbands are £3 per day or £5 for the whole weekend.
Kidzone activity tent on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm
including space-themed crafty fun & games.
Have a go at Beach Volleyball on Sunday.
...more activities coming soon.
Trade stands, workshops, face painting and glitter tattoos.
CHILL OUT SUNDAY
Relax and enjoy!
Come and enjoy the chilled beach party vibes, have a beer and a bite to eat.
Cool music in the beer tent from midday!
More afternoon events to be announced - check our Facebook page for regular updates.
FAIRFEST SPONSORS
Huge thanks to all our amazing sponsors - without you this fantastic festival would not be possible ...big love!!
You can join in the fun too - Sponsor a Barrel and see your name and/or logo on one of our full size beer barrels, in pride of place at the bar all weekend. We only have a limited number of barrels so make sure you get in quick!
Or maybe you’re a bit more adventurous and would like to sponsor other parts of the festival ... perhaps the main stage or bouncy castles are more your thing, or even the toilets ... everyone will be paying them a visit at some point! Let us know below... every sponsor will appear on our website, be displayed at the festival and mentioned on our Facebook page.
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WHO HAS FAIRFEST HELPED?
In the last 10 years of FairFest, and with your support, we have been able to donate over £7500 to local groups and clubs, including...
Fairford Rugby Club Youth and Seniors
Fairford Town Charity
Fairford C of E Primary School
Fairford Tennis Club
The Farrell School of Irish Dance
Eleri and PoppyAll have benefitted as a result of your amazing support for FairFest, so come help make 2023 even bigger and better, having a fantastic time and helping do great things for your town and community.
THE SERIOUS BIT
Entry to FairFest is FREE all weekend. All we ask is that you enjoy the music and purchase your food and drink from the lovely local vendors inside the festival.
No food or drink can be brought into the festival site. Thank you for your co-operation.
Children's bouncy castles can be used with a wristband. These can be purchased from the festival and cost £3 per child for one day, or £5 per child for the whole weekend.
There may be charges/donations requested for other activities and these will be clearly displayed at the festival.
We're aiming for a 'zero single-use plastic' festival - you can help by purchasing a limited edition reusable FairFest cup for just £1. Bring it with you each day and refill it throughout the festival. Bring your FairFest cup from previous years and reuse it. Please note, all refills are full price. Cups provided by HappyCups.
All information about the festival will be published here and/or on our Facebook page as soon as it becomes available, but if you need any more details or would like to speak to the organisers please contact us.