Festival Information
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Ely Folk Festival committee looks forward to welcoming you to the 23rd
Ely Folk Festival. We hope you will enjoy the weekend.
Arriving on site:
The festival site and Box Office opens at 1pm on Friday so please
don’t arrive before then unless you are stewarding or have a particular
reason to be early, in which case please phone us beforehand to make
access arrangements. If you are attending for one day only you will be
directed to park in the visitor car park. You will then be directed to
the Box Office to obtain your wristband and festival information before
entering the main site. The festival officially opens at 6pm when
Traders and the Bar will be open for business.
Camping:
Campers will be directed to drive down to the main festival site
entrance to report to the Box Office. You will then be instructed how to
proceed. As a fire safety condition, a space of 3m will be required
between all tents and 6m between caravans /camper-vans. This will be
strictly adhered to this year. Stewards will be directing campers to
their allocated areas to ensure best use of the space. Please be patient
during campsite set up and comply with our stewards’ directions, they
are there to ensure as many camping pitches as possible can be
accommodated on the site. Space for caravans and camper vans on the main
site is limited to the perimeter of the camping area and will be
allocated on a first come, first served basis. Tent campers will be able
to bring cars onto the main campsite to unload (weather permitting) but
must then move them into the car park. The campsite must be cleared by
midday on Monday 14th July. Further information for campers will be
provided on arrival.
Disabled Facilities:
A reserved pitch can be made available for physically disabled
campers close to facilities if requested in advance. If you need a
camping pitch reserved please ring Trish on 01353 614164. A disabled
accessible toilet is available. There is space to provide a disabled
viewing area in Marquee 1, and a wheelchair access ramp in provided onto
the raised floor in marquee 2. If you require advice or further
information before the festival please call the above number.
Fire Safety:
Fires are not allowed on site. Barbecues are allowed provided they
are properly constructed and at least 18in off the ground. Disposable
barbecues are not allowed. Please do not block fire routes around
camping area with vehicles.
Showers and Toilets:
Indoor toilets and showers are located in the Football Club
building. Temporary toilets including a disabled accessible toilet will
be available at various locations around the main festival and camping
areas.
Buses:
A free shuttle bus service will be on hand to ferry you between the
festival site and Market Street in Ely town centre. Buses start running
at 2pm on Friday and will run approximately every twenty minutes. The
shuttle bus will also pick up at Ely Railway Station between 2pm – 8pm
on Friday. If you need to be collected from the station outside of these
times please contact us before the festival and we will accommodate your
request if possible.
Smoking:
Smoking will not be permitted in any of the marquees, beer tent, or
any other enclosed space. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Dogs:
Dogs are permitted on the festival site and will be issued with a
‘dog tag’ at the Festival Box Office. They must be kept on a leash at
all times and owners must clean up any mess they make. Plastic “poop”
bags will be available, free of charge, at the Box Office on site.
Lost/found dogs should be reported to Control.
Stewards:
They are here for your guidance and safety – please remember they
are all volunteers with a job to do. Please give them your support and
follow their instructions – when on duty they will be wearing a tabard
and badge.
Concerts:
The first concert starts at 7.00pm on Friday 11th July on Main Stage
1.
Loss or Damage to Property:
Ely Folk Festival cannot accept responsibility for any loss or
damage to vehicles or other property on the festival site, any item of
lost property should be handed into Festival Control, which is located
near the main marquee.
Final Important Points
• Ely Folk Festival is organised and run by unpaid volunteers
• Ely Folk Festival is a not for profit and wholly independent
event.
Site enquiries before the festival to Trish Reed 01353 614164
Lets hope the sun shines - ENJOY!
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