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
