FAQs

WHAT IS THE LATEST ENTRY?

7PM IS THE LATEST ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL SITE. HOWEVER IF YOU ARE NOT THERE BY 4PM, WE WILL ASSUME THAT YOU ARE NO LONGER COMING AND YOUR TICKET MAY BE OFFERED TO ANYBODY WHO IS WAITING.

WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL ENTRANCE?

THERE IS JUST ONE MAIN ENTRANCE, LOCATED RIGHT BY THE CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA.

PLEASE NOTE: THE PATH ALONG THE RAILWAY FROM ESHTON TERRACE WILL BE CLOSED. IF YOU ARE ARRIVING FROM ESHTON TERRACE, SIMPLY FOLLOW THE DIVERTED PATH PAST THE SKATEPARK TO REACH THE FESTIVAL FIELD.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE ARRIVE?

· GATES OPEN: ARRIVAL BEGINS AT 12:00 PM.

· LATEST ENTRY: THE ABSOLUTE LATEST ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL SITE IS 7:00 PM. HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVEN'T ARRIVED BY 4:00 PM, WE WILL ASSUME YOU ARE NO LONGER ATTENDING, AND YOUR TICKET MAY BE REALLOCATED TO SOMEONE WHO IS WAITING.

· TICKET CHECK: PLEASE HAVE YOUR TICKETS READY TO SCAN ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR PRINTED ON PAPER.

· SAFETY CHECK: OUR SECURITY TEAM WILL DO A QUICK, MANDATORY BAG CHECK AT THE GATE TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE.

· WRISTBANDS: YOU’LL RECEIVE AN AGE-APPROPRIATE WRISTBAND, WHICH YOU’LL NEED TO ENJOY THE ACTIVITIES AND BUY DRINKS FROM THE BAR.

WHAT CAN I/CAN'T I BRING WITH ME?

TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS A FUN AND SAFE TIME, WE ASK THAT YOU TAKE NOTE OF WHAT IS AND ISN'T ALLOWED ON SITE:

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:

· TICKETS

· WATER (WATER BOTTLES ARE PERMITTED BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL NOT BE ANY WATER REFILL STATIONS)

· SUN CREAM AND A HAT

WHAT YOU CAN BRING:

· PERSONAL PICNICS AND SOFT DRINKS.

· CAMPING CHAIRS AND PICNIC BLANKETS.

· REGISTERED ASSISTANCE DOGS

WHAT YOU CAN'T BRING:

· OUTSIDE ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES.

· WEAPONS OR SHARP OBJECTS.

· GLASS

· PETS (EXCEPT REGISTERED ASSISTANCE DOGS).

· FOOTBALLS OR SPORTS EQUIPMENT.

· GAZEBOS.

· COMMERCIAL TAKEAWAY FOOD (PLEASE SUPPORT OUR AMAZING LOCAL FOOD VENDORS INSTEAD!).

· UNAUTHORISED TRADING OR CHARITY COLLECTIONS

CAN I BUY FOOD AND DRINK ON SITE?

YES! WE HAVE SOME WONDERFUL OPTIONS LINED UP DEPENDING ON THE DAY YOU VISIT:

· SATURDAY: ENJOY A BRILLIANT SELECTION OF FOOD TRADERS SERVING PIZZA, STREET FOOD, GOURMET BURGERS, HOT DOGS, CHURROS, ICE CREAM, COFFEE, AND DONUTS. THE BOWLAND BREWERY LICENSED BAR WILL ALSO BE OPEN FROM 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. BOTTLED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR £1 PER BOTTLE.

· SUNDAY: WE INVITE YOU TO BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC AND ENJOY OUR FREE BBQ (AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS). A COFFEE AND DONUT VAN WILL BE ON-SITE, BUT THERE WILL BE NO OTHER FOOD TRADERS OPEN. (PLEASE NOTE: NO ALCOHOL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON SUNDAY).

DOES THE SITE TAKE CASH AND CARD?

YES, MOST OF OUR VENDORS AND THE BAR ACCEPT BOTH CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS. HOWEVER, WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND BRINGING A LITTLE OF BOTH JUST IN CASE!

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE THERE ON SATURDAY?

THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY, AND THE BEST PART? ALL ACTIVITIES ARE COMPLETELY FREE!

· ADULT CRAFTS

· SALON (FESTIVAL FACE PAINTS & NAIL ART)

· MUSIC WORKSHOPS: BEATBOXING, DJING, AND LIVE BAND SESSIONS.

· FOOTBALL ZONE: INFLATABLE FOOTBALL PITCH AND A FOOTBALL CAGE.

· INFLATABLE FUN: HELTER SKELTER SLIDE, INFLATABLE ASSAULT COURSE, AND A BOUNCY CASTLE.

· SCAVENGER HUNT (FUN FOR ALL AGES!).

· CHILDREN’S CRAFTS

· UNDER 5S TODDLER AREA FOR THE LITTLE ONES.

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SUNDAY?

SUNDAY FEATURES CHURCH AT THE CASTLE, A VIBRANT FINALE TO OUR FESTIVAL WEEKEND—AND EVERYONE IS WARMLY INVITED!

· 10:15 AM: GATES OPEN
· 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: AN ENERGETIC CHURCH SERVICE WITH MUSIC LED BY THE ICONIC CAROLS AT THE CASTLE BAND.
· AFTERWARDS: BRING A PICNIC AND STICK AROUND FOR A FREE BBQ, LIVE MUSIC, AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES.

ACCESSIBILITY

WE WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE A COMFORTABLE VISIT. THE FESTIVAL IS HELD ENTIRELY ON A FLAT GRASS FIELD, MAKING IT EASY TO NAVIGATE FOR PRAMS, PUSHCHAIRS, AND WHEELCHAIR USERS.

· FACILITIES: ACCESSIBLE TOILETS AND BABY CHANGING FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE ON-SITE.

· SOUND LEVELS: WHILE WE CAREFULLY MONITOR AND MANAGE OUR VOLUME LEVELS, THE FESTIVAL CAN GET A BIT LOUD. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BRINGING EAR PROTECTION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN OR ANYONE SENSITIVE TO NOISE.

WHERE CAN I PARK?

THERE IS NO PARKING DIRECTLY ON-SITE, BUT MULTIPLE PUBLIC CAR PARKS ARE LOCATED JUST A SHORT WALK FROM CLITHEROE CASTLE GROUNDS. YOU CAN FIND A FULL LIST OF LOCAL COUNCIL CAR PARKS AND LOCATIONS RIGHT HERE: RIBBLE VALLEY CAR PARKS