CARFEST is returning to Cheshire later this month – and will now include a whopping seven festivals in one.
Following last year’s tenth-anniversary celebrations, CarFest, presented by cinch, is back and entering its second decade just down the road at Bolesworth Estate, Tattenhall, from July 22-24.
The brainchild of radio presenter Chris Evans, the family festival will feature TV and dancing stars AJ and Curtis Pritchard as the festival’s official roving reporters, all while raising money for UK children’s charities.
Taking to the main stage are huge headliner acts including McFly, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Steps, Seasick Steve, Natalie Imbruglia, Faithless Soundsystem, Melanie C, Richard Ashcroft, Sister Sledge, Ronan Keating, The Fratellis, Dick and Dom, Gok Wan, Craig Charles, Twinnie and more.
The StarFest Stage offers the unique chance to get up close and personal with stars such as Sir Chris Hoy, Georgia Toffolo, Eddie Izzard, Giovanna Fletcher, Ross Adams amongst other famous names and faces.
As day turns to night, the StarFest Stage will transform into Club CarFest, where some of the country’s leading DJs will take to the decks to keep festival-goers dancing the night away.
This year, CarFest is also hosting its own Author’s Stage, hosted by Costa Coffee, where guest authors will chat about their latest publications and answer burning questions.
FoodFest is the place to be for festival foodies.
Household name TV chefs and bakers will take to the Kitchen Stage with Napoleon Grills to demonstrate their skills and share top tips to take home.
Elsewhere, CarFesters can enjoy a pint at the ‘local’ BarFest Arms with Timothy Taylor’s whilst listening to the latest up-and-coming artists at the Wigwam Stage.
A brand-new addition to CarFest, SpaFest is all about putting wellness first to prioritise a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Featuring an impressive line-up of the country’s leading well-being celebrities and experts, visitors can head to the SpaFest Stage or The Inspiration Hub for inspiring talks from the likes of Andrea McLean, Dr Megan Rossi and Tom Chapman.
The Studio will invite festival-goers to get their bodies moving mindfully with scheduled yoga, stretching and meditation, which they can follow up with a visit to the Vegan Village for a curated selection of plant-based outlets, producers and experts.
For kids big and small, CarFest now has a dedicated area - KidsFest - celebrating the best bits of being a kid.
The main stage, Pudsey’s Spot, is a must-see for parents and children alike, where some of the biggest presenters from CBBC and CBeebies like Evie Pickerill, Nigel Clarke and Isabella Signs will take to the stage.
Favourite characters like Andy and the Odd Socks, YolanDa’s Band Jam, Hey Duggee, Bluey and many more will be brought to life with music, dancing, games and lots of guaranteed laughs.
Not for the faint-hearted, AdventureFest is the chance for visitors to discover talents and skills while enjoying the great outdoors.
Thrill-seekers can put themselves to the test by caving, rock climbing, trampolining or braving the zip wire above the festival.
A chance to step back in time, RetroFest is what it says on the tin.
The Nostalgia Stage will take festival-goers from the 40s to the 80s and will also feature old-school games and quizzes to take people back to their childhoods.
This year, the cars at CarFest will honour hero drivers, brands and cars with the Kwik Fit-Michelin Track and Paddock featuring over 120 cars from the past, present and future.
Three daily themed shows will take to the track showing off the best of modern motorsport, track stars and old-school heroes to the weird and wonderfully eccentric vehicles recognisable from the silver screen.
Sporting Bears will also provide festival-goers with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take one of their dream cars for a spin around the track.
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