When you think of festivals at the moment you’re mind is probably going to turn to the upcoming music heavyweights such as Reading/Leeds and V. But my colleague Vicky has tried to think outside the box and, in doing so, has put together this great guide to some weird and wonderful festivals that you might not know about. Some of them look brilliant. The 80′s Rewind festival in Henley is not too far from me… although I’m not so sure about brushing off the spandex…
The Out Of The Ordinary Festival 2009
A three day eco-friendly family festival from the 18th – 20th September, set in the lovely Sussex countryside. A chance to experience the Equinox Sunrise and really get back to nature, with solar-powered music stages, a green market and a zero waste policy. Tickets available via the site from just £57 for three days.
Festibelly 2009
A one day festival on the 29th August, this is an intimate event with only 1000 tickets on sale. Set in gorgeous countryside in Hampshire, it features up-and-coming new musical talent and street-art battles. At just £25 per ticket you’ll be able to watch some fantastic bands, eat some scrumptious food, and enjoy what’s set to be one big party. Oh and they’re throwing in camping for free!
Solfest 2009
Held on the August bank holiday weekend (28th- 30th August) at Tarnside Farm in West Cumbria, Solfest aims to create a great atmosphere through its sense of community. Welcoming everyone from all walks of life to four music stages, workshops and classes from Yoga to Burlesque; drumming to Sing-A-Long-A-Soundwave! Tickets are £85 for the weekend, and for some added luxury, why not rent a yurt or a squirt for the weekend?
One Love Reggae Festival
Head down to Port Lympne Safari Park in Kent from 21st-23rd August for three days of live reggae music. Not only will you be spoilt for choice with five stages playing everything from roots to ragga, but you’ll also have unlimited access to the wildlife park for just £5 extra! Where else in the UK can you chill out to drum beats in the company of rhinos, tigers and elephants? Weekend tickets are £70.
Wizard Festival
Is taking place from the 28th- 29th of August in Aberdeenshire. A Scottish festival for families and festival-goers alike in its third year, featuring fabulous bands and family entertainment. A ticket for the entire weekend only costs £70 – including camping!
80’s Rewind Festival
On the 21st – 23rd of August in Temple Island Meadows, Henley on Thames. If you’ve got love for the 80’s then this is the festival for you! All the original acts of the era will be dusting off their spandex and busting the moves on stage once more. You can visit the fun fair, comedy tent and eat all the posh nosh you like at this festival and you can even moor your boat for the weekend if you please! Tickets £90 including camping.
Newquay Fish Festival
Being held from the 18th-20th of September, this festival is not just for fans of the fruits of the sea, but those looking for a fun day out too. There will be live bands and entertainers, dolphin and shark-spotting trips, a fresh fish BBQ, beer tent and a sandcastle competition, just to mention a few of the activities lined up.
PS – please let us know if you have any alternative festivals of your own!
August 20th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Hi, I’ve sent an email a few days ago with no reply.
I always try to use Avis as your prefered saves time.
I’m trying to book a Luxury car from ORD 23/09 – 01/10 your price is over £400!
[A competitor] offer the same class of vehicle with the same insurance for £265 – why such a huge difference.
Do you have any discount codes to help?
August 21st, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Hi Edward,
Could you tell me what type of car you are trying to book and how you are trying to book e.g. through website etc? The website does look for the best available rate including any available discounts but if you’d like to call reservations on 08445 81 81 81 then we’ll see if there is anything we can do.
Chris
August 21st, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Hi Chris
Thanks for replying.
I’m wanting to book a Luxury car from Chicago O’Hare (ORD):
23/09 – 01/10 (8 Days).
dollar.co.uk price £264
netflights.co.uk offer Dollar @ £238!
All quotes include the same insurance as yours.
August 21st, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Hi Edward,
Sorry what type of luxury car are you looking at?
Chris
August 21st, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Chris
Your website shows:
Large : Luxury (Example of this range : Lincoln Town Car)
August 24th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Actually I went with my friends to 80’s Rewind Festival. We stayed there two days and had a lot of fun, which I wasn’t expecting at the beginning. It was my friend’s idea, who lives near Henley on Thames, but it turned out to be a relly great time. You should check it out next year.
August 24th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Thanks for the review. I’ll keep an eye out for it next year!