Kendal and...?

[jamj]

Hi, just wondering what other festivals folks are visitng this year as well as KC, if any?

Last year was our first ever festival (me, other half and 2 kids). We loved it so much we're pretty much going to what ever looks decent enough, within our budget and not too far away from home this year.

So far we're trying out Bearded Theory, Willowman, and of course Kendal, with Galtres looking a possibility too.

Anyone been to any of those before?, or going this year?

Cheers

[Comfy Bean]

I`ve never been before but am trying Knockendorroch in May this year. No " big " names but heard it`s family friendly and it doesn`t involve long walks from car to tent plus you can take a refreshment or 2 into the main arena without getting turned upside down by over zealous stewards !

Was also going to Eden in June ( same arrangements plus they have Craig Charles ) but have had to sell my tickets unfortunately. None of these will be a match for Kendal but both would fit with the kids and price range I would guess.

[ramragon]

Looks like were just doing Kendal this year due to the arrival of my now 6 week old who's going to Kendal with us in the summer. We did wickerman and Kendal last year which were on consecutive weekends and worked really well with them being fairly close together, unfortunately they fall on the same weekend this year or we probably would have done the same routine again. I have considered willowman and solfest as family festivals as well, who knows in years to come I might eventually get round to doing them as well.

I do Glastonbury as well but that's typically a festival away with the lads rather than a family one.

[ramragon]

Forgot to say I'm doing evolution festival as well but its just a 2 day no camping effort so I don't really class it the same as the camp on site festivals.

[Emandjay]

Apart from Kendal, I'm thinking of giving Lakefest and Wychwood a go this year. Both look family friendly, Wychwood in particular with the facilities of Cheltenham racecourse available.

[Mr_Grump]

This will be the 3rd Kendal with my missus....we're also doing Glastonbury with our son & his girlfriend.

Staying off site this year as we're getting too old to do 2 full festival experiences in a year (that's my excuse & I'm sticking to it!).

[Flaminglippy]

Just the one this year...gutted!

On the plus side means gonna make sure I have a blast at Kendal

[thurlow84]

I'll be doing all the local ones, kendal calling, cockrock, at the playground (not a camping festival) and solfest

Im looking to try somewhere else as well but cant seem to make up my mind

[jamj]

Evolution is near us Ramragon, we've said we might ride the bikes up the other side (weather!) and have a spy. Lakefest looks decent, too far for us but the watersports look good, and I think I'm too chicken to do a biggie like V or Glasto, maybe in a few years eh

[Emandjay]

It was being a music and cider festival that first attracted me to Lakefest. With the exception of Chas & Dave, the line up looks okay too.

jamj - I wouldn't take the kids to V unless they are teenagers. It's mainly very drunk/stoned 16 - 21 year old who get a kick out of pissing into cups and throwing them into crowd, girls as well. I prefer a smaller stage like at Kendal where you actually feel part of the show as you are always close enough to actually see the bands. Much friendlier vibe as well. Luckily my daughter is now old enough to go on her own so I won't have to go any more.

[stuwilky]

Apart from Kendal, I'm thinking of giving Lakefest and Wychwood a go this year. Both look family friendly, Wychwood in particular with the facilities of Cheltenham racecourse available.

Edited March 19, 2013 by stuwilky

[thurlow84]

Ive decided to go to IoW aswell as kendal calling this year. Stone Roses playing helped me make my mind up

[SharonStoned]

Bearded Theory, Latitude and Kendal

(up to now, they keep seducing me with the lineups!!!)

[Comfy Bean]

Hi, just wondering what other festivals folks are visitng this year as well as KC, if any?

Last year was our first ever festival (me, other half and 2 kids). We loved it so much we're pretty much going to what ever looks decent enough, within our budget and not too far away from home this year.

So far we're trying out Bearded Theory, Willowman, and of course Kendal, with Galtres looking a possibility too.

Anyone been to any of those before?, or going this year?

Cheers

[Comfy Bean]

Kendal and Glastonbury ?

After the horror of the original ticket day last year I am puting my hat back in the ring on Sunday morning. I know a few ( lucky ) ones from here are already ticketed up but if anyone else is trying then let me know if you want to share resources.

Atleast this time it will only be 5mins of watching my laptop jam and jam and jam without even getting to the main screen as they seem to be expecting them to sell out pretty much as soon as they go up.

Cheers.

[LOCHLAND5]

Kendal and Glastonbury ?

After the horror of the original ticket day last year I am puting my hat back in the ring on Sunday morning. I know a few ( lucky ) ones from here are already ticketed up but if anyone else is trying then let me know if you want to share resources.

Atleast this time it will only be 5mins of watching my laptop jam and jam and jam without even getting to the main screen as they seem to be expecting them to sell out pretty much as soon as they go up.

Cheers.

[Flaminglippy]

Bearded Theory, Latitude and Kendal

(up to now, they keep seducing me with the lineups!!!)

[Comfy Bean]

is that a confirm for kendal this year then cnumb?

not long till the roses now............ we shall have to have a pint!

good luck with glasto on sunday mate.

[jamj]

I'm still in two minds about Galtres for this year, I've been holding off booking any more as I was hoping James would be announced for something near(ish), they were confirmed for Belladrum this week but it's too far . So I'm still on line up watch for now, ideally I want them announced for Galtres on the Friday.....but I'm doubtful we'd be that lucky!

[LOCHLAND5]

Cheers. To be honest I`ll be glad when this re-sale is over and I can get back to bed. All this fretting about tickets isny good for your health. According to the other threads I will be out my misery one way or another by 9.10am.

We still don`t have tickets for Kendal / wickerman and cash wise it will depend on this morning I suppose. Kendal definately better line up and 3 days etc and Wickerman closer and more potential folk there to help watch the weans while I accidentaly sneak off for an hour ! Still gutted can`t do both.

The Roses is going to be massive. Think the Horseshoe bar is as good a place for a meet as any. Perhaps you should get the first round in as if you wear your new t-shirt with your political tribute on it you may not see the 2nd round Are you and Ramras getting the train ?

[Comfy Bean]

I`m too stressed out to get into politics. Just secured a Glastonbury ticket thanks to a total stranger who posts on efest T in the Park. Only got 1 and had to take the coach package plus will have to take the weans by the looks of it ?!?!?!

Off for a lie down. Oh and 1.15pm it is.

[Paul ™]

lol am a stranger to you but not to helping out

Been here about 10 years now, I tend to post on just more than TITP

Just happy to help

[ramragon]

No not getting train driving up , staying at a crack heads squats that ramgangnam recommends !

[Comfy Bean]

Paul, you are the man. As I said to you earlier, I would NOT have got a ticket without your intervention. I was seconds away from giving up as was getting messages saying it was sold out. Your kindness this morning has restored my faith in the human race. The whole glastonbury resale thing is a horrible stressful mess. We will raise a glass to you my friend ( 2 soft drinks if the weans are coming ) and someday the drinks are on me. Cheers !

[stuwilky]

Fancy Bearded Theory next year. Never done it but heard good reports. Gutted only doing one this year!