The day has arrived and we cannot wait to welcome you to the event.
There is a lot going on and you can check this out either on Facebook or on our website www.summerfest.org.uk but, and there is always a but, we do need to share some safety and other do's and don'ts with you just so you know in advance and can come properly prepared.
Gates open at 10:30 am, Bars open at 11am
There are two entrances
Sponsors & their guests, Volunteers and Performers should use the Airfield Pavilion entrance
All other ticket holders should go to the main entrance (see attached map)
Last entry is 6pm and closedown is 8pm.
Re-entry is allowed using your festival wristband, which we give you on the day and you will also need to be served alcohol.
Dogs whilst family friends are not allowed on the site, except for registered assistance dogs
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and remain your responsibility through the day. We encourage you to write your phone number on your child's wrist band in case you get separated. Only our organised ball games are allowed on site; Please don't bring your own footballs.
Location: We are back at the Tibbs Road recreation ground on the new housing development behind the CO-OP, near Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station. The nearest postcode is HP17 8FJ
The Family zone is open from 10:30am until 6pm
Getting there:
We strongly advise you to use public transport or walk. The railway station with the bus stop is very close.
The only onsite parking is for blue badge / disabled customers.
There is public parking available at the Haddenham & Thame Parkway, a 5 minutes' walk from the event. There is a space to drop off people and belongings at the festival site before parking your car in the station car park.
The adjacent roads are privately owned and are for residents only and will be manned by security. Any parking must be in line with the law and access for emergency vehicles must be maintained at all times. Any parking contravening the highway code will be reported to the relevant authorities.
Getting in
For everyone's safety and security, we will be enforcing a bag check at entry
No alcohol can be brought onto or taken off the site
Food for personal consumption only may be brought in.
To speed up your entry please get in the correct lane at the entrance. If you have lost your ticket(s) go to find my tickets and select MANAGE TICKETS, enter your email address and you will be emailed a link to your tickets
This is an open-air event, please take precautions to avoid sunburn; This year there is a water refill station available near the pavilion.
Bars: will only accept vouchers which can be purchased on site, using a card or cash close to the entrance and by card in the main bar; Vouchers are priced at £1; Ales are priced at 5 vouchers per pint or 2½ vouchers for a ½ pint. ; Prices for other drinks will be clearly displayed. If you purchased vouchers in advance, you will get these at the entrance. There is also a fantastic range of alcohol free drinks available as well.
Sponsors and Volunteers receive a 20% discount on drinks vouchers (i.e. 5 vouchers will cost £4 instead of £5)
Food vendors will accept card or cash but NOT vouchers.
Gazebos – for everyone's safety we have a limit on the number of gazebos this year. Permits are available but once we reach the limit, no more will not be allowed on site. It's going to be very breezy so secure gazebos down very well.
Recycling – we are trying hard this year to ensure that items recycled are not contaminated with incorrect items. A manned recycling point has been set up ensure items end up in the correct bins. Please help to reduce our environmental impact.
The weather forecast is currently looking OK, cloudy and breezy with a high of 22C but come prepared, but most important of all come ready to have a great day out.
See you soon and help us raise more money for local good causes while having a great time
The Summerfest Team
