Varnyfest #1
This Summer The Moon & Sixpence & Friends presents Varnyfest #1!
A one day event held at Varnycrooks Organic farm with music stages, family areas and several food and drink vendors selling local produce. Set in between stunning views of the Solway Coast and the Fells of the Lake District.
Varnyfest will be a local community based project with an emphasis on local and original music, alongside ethical and sustainable hospitality.
Your ticket price will include travel to and from Cockermouth Town centre to the festival site via shuttle bus which will run in the morning and then again at the end.
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Acts confirmed so far
The Klittens, Delagrave, Jiggy Beast, Reptilians, Ray-Gun Hoodlums, Dazed, Asha Nicholson, Itchee Teef, DJ Miss Chop, DJ Black Foliage ….. With more to be announced soon!
Faq’s
Where? Varnycrooks Organic Farm (see map)
Travel? There will be a shuttle bus running from Cockermouth Main Street Bus Stop between 10am - 11.30am and then 10.30pm - 12am (TBC)
Parking? We would encourage you wherever possible to travel on the free shuttle bus. There will be a very limited space for parking and should you need to drive please choose general admission with parking when buying tickets to avoid disappointment on the day
Drop Off/PIckup Point? Yes! If arranging your own travel there will be a convenient drop and pick up point outside the farm gates
Camping? There won’t be any onsite camping
Dogs? We kindly ask you not to bring your furry friends along
Drinking? There will be a bar serving local craft ales sourced from Crooked River Brewing (Cockermouth) as well as a Darkside Cocktail Shack and of course the Moon & Sixpence Coffee Van
Eating? Wild Zucchinis will be creating tasty menus based on what is available fresh from the farm and will cater for all
Start/Stop time? Festival gates will open at 11.00am with the bar and first acts starting from 11am. Music and bar will be finishing at 11pm with buses running back to Cockermouth until everybody is off site.
Children? Are most welcome accompanied by an adult, activities will be provided by Little Twiglets Forestery School during the day - Under 12’s will come for free
What not to bring We would kindly ask that you support the local vendors when it comes to food and drink and not to bring your own stash.