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Beer and Music Festival
Supporting the youth community of Fairford
16th, 17th and 18th August 2019
Walnut Tree Field, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4JN
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 2019 is our 10th Anniversary! So come along for our biggest and best weekend ever!
When?
Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August 2019
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.
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FairFest is going green
Limited edition FairFest eco-cups will be available at £1 each to keep
...reuse them all weekend.
We're doing all we can to ensure there are no single-use plastics at the festival.
FLAMING FRIDAY
A night of fantastic food, fire and tunes!
Live music from acoustic guitarist and DJ Jules in the beer tent. 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.
Amazing Dodgy Burgers - handmade burgers cooked under the bonnet of a real American Dodge Charger!!
Whole chickens cooked on The Outside Inn Company's giant 16ft BBQ trailer (probably the biggest mobile BBQ in the world!). You must try our fire roasted chicken wraps and corn roast, and the pizzas are back! 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!
10 bands and acts 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 ...
Traditional Hog Roast
Lynwood’s new Coffee Pod serving amazing coffees and snacks
...more food stalls to be announced ... check our Facebook page for regular updates.
All new Children’s activities for our 10th anniversary...
Bouncy castles will be available for the kids all day long - wristbands are £3 per day or £5 for the whole weekend.
Children’s activity tent including arts & crafts and our giant chalkboard.
...more activities coming soon.
Trade stands, workshops, face painting and professional Henna tattoos.
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2019 headliners - The Shadow Monkeys
Our very first headliners from 2009 - Breeze - are back
Genghis Khan with local artist Jackie Cribley
Indy rock band Cheshire Brooks
Steve Degutis and The Connections
Local band The Stories
Acoustic guitarist Jim Kier
The Farrell School of Irish Dancing
...and more to be announced...
CHILL OUT SUNDAY
Relax and enjoy!
Come and enjoy the tunes, have a beer and a bite to eat.
Cool acoustic music from guitarist Joe Slone, soloist Chris Reed, and the famous Farmer John (Oooo Aarrr!!) in the beer tent from midday - bring your instrument and join in the open mic session!
Not to be missed - dog racing from 2pm - bring your pooch for a spin (weather permitting)! Then have a bet on the charity tote - terrier racing at 3pm.
And NEW for our 10th anniversary - Rock 'n' Rock Bingo! Time to be confirmed soon.
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 9 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 Festival Trust
Fairford Primary School
Fairford Tennis Club
The Farrell School of Irish Dance
Eleri and Poppy
All have benefitted as a result of your amazing support for FairFest, so come help make our 10th festival 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. Please note, all refills are full price.
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.