You can forget Creamfields, Bestival and T In The Park – here are the biggies…
The World Bog Snorkelling Championships, Llanwrtud – August 31st
People from all around the world turn up for this one. Fancy dress is optional as you swim through a stream of shit.
www.green-events.co.uk
The Welsh International Walking Festival, September 18th – Llanwrtyd, Wales
Fuck me. Awards handed out for people who find the most individual route, the largest team walking group and best overseas group. Now I know the Welsh are crackers.
The National Mud Festival, Llanelli, Wales – September 5th
A festival to celebrate the muddy side of wetlands including walks, mud sculptures, soothing facials and spa treatments, talks and other activities. And the chance to learn everything you need to know about mud.
www.wwt.org.uk
The Exbury Scarecrow Festival, Beaulieu – August 31st.
Home of the best classic cars in the world. This is a festival dedicated to the 70s/80s children show ‘Worzel Gummidge which was filmed here. If your kid is scared of scarecrows, maybe one to miss.
‘Latitude’, Southwold, Suffolk – July 16th-19th
Jo Brand, The Pet Shop Boys and singers from The Royal Opera House headline. What a line up. Not.
www.latitudefestival.co.uk
The Coniston Water Festival, Lake District, Cumbria – July 3rd-4th.
Brilliant. Stone skimming championships, an ‘It’s A Knock-Out’ comp and duck racing. Who needs Sasha?
The Garlic Festival, Isle of Wight – August 15th-16th
A village fete feel, strewn with straw hats, Morris dancers, coconut shying, welly throwing and five stages of music. But don’t think you’ll get a snog.
www.garlic-festival.co.uk
The Flaming Tar Barrel Festival, Ottery St Mary, Devon – November 5th
Alright alright – not in the Summer. But any festival where the highlight is people carrying lighted tar barrels through the streets has to get a mention.
www.otterytarbarrels.co.uk
