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Over 10,000 people set to descend on Duke Street Park this weekend for the Formby Festival


The Formby Festival is back this weekend and Organisers of the festival are expecting to attract a footfall of around 10,000 people to Duke Street Park.


Formby festival is more than just a festival. It brings food, drink, live music and entertainment over 3 days -


Friday 20th - 5pm to 11pm

Saturday 21st July - 11am to 11pm

Sunday 22nd July - 11am to 6pm

Formby Festival was born in 2013, since then it has grown into a pinnacle part of Formby’s summer calendar. Each year families from across the North West travel to take in the delights we have to offer! From our countless world food and drink stalls to the thriving main stage and even the specialist children’s entertainment we have there truly is something for everyone to enjoy!


Formby Festival was set up to try and recreate the old Formby Show that was a highlight across the country many years ago. We set out to create a new event with a twist which could incorporate food, drink and music and last for a weekend offering something for all ages. It has since grown over the past few years and is firmly set on the calendar as the third weekend in July. Over 10,000 people attend this event and it is growing each year.


With cuisines and delights from across the globe there's something to satisfy each person's taste. Italian? Thai? Indian? Real ales, fine wines and everything in between. Whatever quenches your thirst we've got it!

Are you an artisan enthusiast? With home-made gifts, specialist snacks and much more you won't be disappointed! We have chef demos throughout the Saturday and Sunday with our resident celebrity BBC Fusion Chef of the Year; Aazam Ahmed with guest chefs as well.

Our main stage is jam packed with the finest talent the UK has to offer. From Friday night right through to Sunday evening you'll hear local bands, choral groups and even see performances from TV stars!

We've got things to keep the little ones busy too! Inflatable’s, archery, climbing wall, water bumper boats, paint balling, archery, the cave, rodeo bull, steam train, donkey rides to name but a few. We even have free activities for the kids to include kids cooking zone, magic shows, balloon modelling, circus school and a craft marquee (all free). Why not watch the dog display team or other displays in the arena. You can even enter our bake off completion. You'll find it all here.

Every year we aim to make Formby Festival even better than the last.

How Much?

Below are this year’s gate prices, under 4’s can come free. Remember these prices are for on the day itself, you can get discounted online tickets here!


Our tickets office is also open on site this Thursday (19th July) from 3PM to 8PM and Friday (20th) from 10AM to 2PM!


Don’t forget – profits raised go directly to a selection of charities each year. Find out our nominated charities for 2018 here!

Entry Prices on the day - (Book online for discounts) - www.formbyfestival.co.uk Profits raised go directly to a selection of charities each year


Friday

Pre - Purchase only

Friday night is a PRE-PURCHASED TICKETS ONLY night. You can’t buy on the gate, so act fast!

PLEASE NOTE: Friday (featuring Bongo’s Bingo) early bird tickets have SOLD OUT but there are some still available on general release – these are STRICTLY LIMITED! Please be aware bag and body searches will be in operation as well as scanners. Any persons found with alcohol or dangerous / hazardous items will have them confiscated and they may be refused entry.

Timings for Friday night are as follows;

5PM Gates Open

7PM Bongo’s Bingo starts

8PM Final Entry on Gate

10PM Bongo’s Bingo finishes

Saturday Adult £8 Child (Under 4) Free Child (4 to 15) £3 Family £16

Sunday Adult £6.00 Child (Under 4) Free Child (4 to 15) £3 Family £12

Weekend Pass Adult £13 Child (Under 4) Free Child (4 to 15) £5 Family £26


Formby Festival is proud to offer cookery demonstrations from award winning chefs across the North West region. Don’t forget about our Chef Demonstration tent! We’ve got lots of regular faces cooking up a storm as well as some special guests:

Anton Piotrwoski

James Connolly

Luke Richardson

You won’t want to miss this amazing experience, they can’t wait to entertain and tickle your tastebuds!


Food Stalls

With cuisines and delights from across the globe there's something to satisfy each person's taste. Italian? Thai? Jamaican? You'll find it all here. Drink Stands, Real ales, fine wines and everything in between. Whatever quenches your thirst we've got it!


Craft & Farmer's Market.

Are you an artisan enthusiast? With home-made gifts, specialist snacks and much more you won't be disappointed!


Music

Our main stage is jam packed with the finest talent the UK has to offer. From Friday night right through to Sunday evening you'll hear local bands, choral groups and even see performances from TV stars!


Children's Entertainment

We've got things to keep the little ones busy too! Inflatables, archery, paint balling and even an assault course to name but a few.


Firework Display

Saturday night is always finished off with our signature finale; a musical firework display and this year it will be to Ibiza Classics!

Don’t forget to visit us on Sunday too, we’ll have our signature Batala Band parading through. You won't want to miss them!

SUNDAY


Mundo Africa Choir

Livvy K

Katumba

Cal Ruddy

Amelia Poggenpoel

Jakkals

Amazing Kappa Band

Astrid (off Voice Kids)

The Cilla Show

Dom Morris




This is set to be the biggest year so far, don’t miss out. Make sure you’re following us across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat as we’ll be making lots of exciting announcements in the run up to the big weekend.


This year’s opening times for the festival are:

Friday 20th July - 5PM to 11PM Saturday 21st July - 11AM to 11PM Sunday 22nd July - 11AM to 6PM

We hope to see you there!


Find out more at www.formbyfestival.co.uk

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