We are expecting the Festival to be a total sell out and the ONLY way to guarantee entry is to purchase your E tickets early as we are limited on crowd numbers, please don't expect to purchase on the gate as you might be disappointed.
The Holbeach Music & Beer Festival celebrates its 7th year in 2021 and after the disappointment of postponing the 2020 festival because of the COVID-19 pandemic we hope you are ready for double the fun this year. We have quickly established ourselves as a well organised, respected and now one of the most popular community events in Lincolnshire. We have always tried to deliver the very best value for money and entertainment including sourcing the best live bands, stage, production, sound crew, beers, ales, ciders, food, funfair and activities.
We will continue again this year with the big professional stage to showcase all performers and give you guys the best show, sound and lighting experience you rarely see at smaller festivals. With great supporting acts and the best tribute bands in the country this will make 2021 our biggest live music investment line up ever with 6 massive headlining performances!!
The affordable family fun packed weekend will include supporting new music and encouraging the opportunity for local up and coming music acts to perform on our professional stage with lights, PA and sound crew. We hope to build the confidence of new bands by giving them the platform and priceless experience of supporting and performing before the festivals headline bands. Other attractions will include a great variety of food, ice cream, fairground rides, real sand beach area, inflatables, camping, VIP marquee with quick access to the main professional festival bar complete with a selection of real ales, ciders, draught beers, spirits, wines, pimms, soft drinks and much more.
No NEW entries will be accepted after 9:30pm (only guests wearing the appropriate pre-purchased daily/weekend wristbands will be allowed entry by the security gate staff after this time).
If you have any questions or need any assistance please call the event organiser Sean Taylor 01406 490265 / 07955 885030.
We always listen to any feedback and want to deliver you all a great festival experience and to provide camping on-site is by far the biggest addition the public would like to see, please click here for all the camp site rules and further information. click here for details.
No alcohol or glass to be brought into the venue. There will be local hot food vendors catering for all tastes. The Holbeach Music & Beer Festival is funded by local business sponsors and the sale of alcohol. We are putting together a great event for the community to enjoy and keeping the cost of entry low therefore you are not allowed to bring alcohol into the venue (you may be searched on entry), after all this is a beer Festival! Bar prices will be very reasonable, so please support us in purchasing a drink at the Bar then we can afford to improve year on year.
The Bar operates a TOKEN only payment method. Drink tokens can be purchased from the kiosk trailer next to the main bar in the beer tent. We accept cash in the kiosk but strongly encourage all guests to bring a credit/debit card for all transactions to help reduce the amount of cash you need to bring with you. Drink tokens cost £1 each which will be exchanged for 1 drink token... we will have some drink deals available and you will receive extra FREE tokens when buying in larger quantities.
There will be a large selection of real ales and ciders to enjoy and we have tasting notes for each in the main programme. To complement the Beer Festival we will have the usual Lagers, Bitters, Ciders, Guinness all on draught with alcopops, spirits, wines and a full range of soft drinks available. We will be asking proof of age to anyone who appears under the age of 25 asking to purchase alcohol.
No. We do NOT allow dogs into the venue with the exception to guide dogs.
Q: I haven't received my booking confirmation or E ticket, who do I
contact?
A: Please email: tickets@bsnetwork.co.uk who are managing our ticket sales.
Q: Can I bring my dog to The Holbeach Festival
A: NO. Unfortunately we have a NO ANIMAL policy and dogs are not allowed anywhere on
site apart from assistance/guide dogs.
Q: Does my Camping ticket price include festival entry?
A: Yes - Festival entry is included in the Camping ticket price .
Q: Can I take my own alcohol into the Campsite?
A: You can bring a limited amount of alcohol into the Campsite but NOT into the main
event arena. ABSOLUTELY NO GLASSES OR GLASS BOTTLES PERMITTED but you are allowed to
bring ONE of the following options (per person 18+) for the duration of your
stay:
Q: Can my E tickets be refunded if I am unable to attend on the day?
A: E tickets are non-refundable, non-returnable, and non-transferable.
Q: Where is the campsite?
A:The Campsite is situated on the same field as the festival.
Q: What payment methods do you accept at the bar?
A: The Bar operates a TOKEN only payment method. Drink tokens can be purchased from the
kiosk trailer next to the main bar in the beer tent. We accept cash in the kiosk but
strongly encourage all guests to bring a credit/debit card for all transactions to help
reduce the amount of cash you need to bring with you.
Q: Do we still need to a E tickets for our children aged 12 and under even though
they're free of charge?
A: YES - Children aged 12 and under are free of
charge (must be accompanied with paying adult) and still need to purchase tickets so we
can manage numbers, at the entrance gate we will provide a free paper wristband and ask
you to write your contact number on the reverse to assist us in our "Lost & Found
Policy"
Q: Can I bring my own generator?
A: No, but electric hook-up is
available at an extra cost.
Q: When will the E tickets go on sale?
A: We aim to start selling E
tickets through our website in February 2021
Q: Will we be able to purchase on the gate?
A: That depends if there are any wristbands available. Please purchase early to
guarantee entry and save money as the ticket prices increase on the gate. If we have
any tickets available they will be sold at the main entrance gate on site. Please see
the Tickets page for more information as we will post updates about availability on
each day.
Q: Will I be able to re-enter the site if I leave during the day?
A: YES - We hope you won't want to, and we try to ensure you will not need to.
However, everyone entering the site must purchase a ticket which will be exchange for
the appropriate wristband. Last entry on any day will be 9:15pm. There will be security
staff on site checking wristbands so please make sure you keep it on especially if your
intending to re-enter the festival. Any persons found without a wristband on-site will
be presumed not to be a paid guest and asked to leave the event.
Q: What do I get if I buy a VIP Pass?
A: The VIP pass allows you access to the VIP marquee with tables and chairs, matted floor, lined walls, luxury
toilets, disabled toilet, easy access to the bar, outdoor seating area, heating and positioned to give guests a good view of the main stage.
Q: Can I buy wristbands locally?
A: NO
Q: Do I need to print off my E tickets for entry?
A: We can scan your mobile phone if your tickets are displayed on the screen (your
phone will need to read PDF files) so you don't have to print them off at home.
Q: Can I buy Tickets locally because I don't use computers?
A: YES - If your not computer confident we can print off your tickets manually on
your behalf and arrange local collection/payment please contact Sean for assistance
07955 885030.
Q: When does the campsite open and close?
A: Open for arrivals: Friday 6th August 2021, Saturday & Sunday at 12:00hrs.
Last entry 21:30hrs
Closes: Monday 9th August 2021 at 12:00hrs
Q: What facilities are on the campsite?
A: Included in your camping ticket you will have access to: luxury showers, toilets,
phone charging points.
Q: What bands are playing this year?
A: Click here to see our schedule page for full
information
Q: Will there be signposts from the main roads?
A: Yes, there will be signs directing you from the A17 main road,
Holbeach town centre and the BII68. Full directions, postcode and travel details click
here
Q: Is there parking at the festival and will I need to pay for it?
A: There will be plenty of parking at the festival and it is all free of
charge.
Q: How often does the FREE shuttle run and where in Holbeach town does it
collect from?
A: We have a double decker bus running (both ways) every HOUR on the HOUR collecting
passengers from The Bus Stop opposite the Co-Op Store, 5 Fleet Street, Holbeach PE12
7AX to the venue. The first collection on Friday will be 4pm and the last collection 9pm. The first collection on Saturday & Sunday will be 12pm and the last collection 9pm. The return buses will continue to run while the festival
is open and depart at approximately HALF PAST the HOUR or until everyone is safety back
to Holbeach town.
Q: Can I bring a picnic?
A: Yes, However the food on offer from the festival traders is diverse and of the
highest quality. There should be something on offer for everyone, and you have not
experienced the festival without trying some of the cuisine on offer!
Q: Can I bring alcohol into the event?
A: NO. Only plastic sealed 500ml bottles containing water or soft drinks will be
allowed into the arena. Absolutely no glass.
Q: Will there be any covered areas if it rains?
A: There are a number of covered areas - the main beer tent has enough room for
1,000 guest, some covered food stalls and the VIP area is in a marquee.
Q: Will there be seating?
A: The festival is all standing but the VIP area includes reserved seating.
Q: Can we take our own chairs?
A: YES - but only foldable easy to manage chairs as most people tend to stand
to watch the acts on the main stage. We really encourage people not to bring furniture
into the main arena as it can be a safety problem, and you would not be able to see
much anyway! However, you MAY bring a rug or shooting-sticks, so you need not be on
your feet all day. Anything that is deemed too bulky will not be allowed into the arena
so please consider this before entering. Various bars and catering areas will have some
seating available.
Q: Can we bring gazebo/tents in the arena?
A: NO - they are a huge risk to yours and other festival goers safety. In an
emergency we would need to evacuate the arena as quickly and as safely as
possible.
Q: Can we bring a wind break or sun tent into the arena?
A: NO - they are a huge risk to yours and other festival goers safety. In an
emergency we would need to evacuate the arena as quickly and as safely as
possible.
Q: Will there be ATMs at the festival?
A: NO, but the Token kiosk will be happy to offer cash back when using a
card.
Q: Is there camping?
A: Yes, please see our camping information page click here for details.
We assume that, whereas the disabled person might want to come to The Music & Beer Festival, the carer may not and so we give the carer a free entry wristband. We do not send out carer wristbands. The disabled person must purchase a wristband as normal and at the main gate they must present proof of disability when asking for the free carer wristband.
Unless you are on the Festival Republic access database, we require supporting documentation as evidence of any specific requirements you require in advance please click here for our contact page.
This information helps us plan to meet your access requirements and is mandatory. Please bring with you one of the following when attending our festival;
Upon this evidence we will then issue a free carer wristband. This is limited to festival entry for disabled persons over the age of 16.
Free parking is available for all disabled persons.
On arrival please let the stewards know that you require a disabled parking space and they will direct you to the designated parking area. The Free shuttle bus is also equipped to assist disabled persons and have designated wheelchair users space available.
This years venue for The Holbeach Music & Beer Festival is hosted at Kings Field, Fen Road / Raven’s Gate, Holbeach, Lincs PE12 8QF and we appreciate the grass land field can be a little bit uneven and hard terrain for some guests to negotiate. We are always trying to assist all guests to make the experience the very best possible for everyone who attends and we offer a little extra help for disabled persons and their carers.
This year we have made improvements which include providing rubber pathway mats to assist disabled guest and others who will benefit from a smoother pathway to our event arena. The pathway will start from the disabled car park and bus stop then continues through the main entrance, into the main arena, access to the VIP tent with disabled toilets and directly to the designated disabled viewing area. Please see the drawing below for your information.
PLEASE NOTE: The management reserve the right to refuse entry
You can bring a limited amount of alcohol into the Campsite but NOT into the main event arena. ABSOLUTELY NO GLASSES OR GLASS BOTTLES PERMITTED but you are allowed to bring ONE of the following options (per person 18+) for the duration of your stay:
Car Parking is FREE on site but a small donation towards the festival would be much appreciated!
Venue Sat Nav postcode: PE12 8QF
If you are approaching Holbeach using the A17 either from the north (Newark) or south (Kings Lynn) temporary Music & Beer Festival roadside signs will be positioned before the main Holbeach town roundabout to guide you to Holbeach town. Follow Boston Road (south) for 1/2m you will pass Tesco’s on your left and then at the traffic lights follow the sign and carry straight over following Fen Road (B1168) for 2m. The venue will be on your left hand side after a right hand bend.
If you are approaching Holbeach from Peterborough using the A16 you will need to turn off at Crowland onto Hull’s Drove B1166. Follow this road for 6 miles passing through Shepeau Stow and at Holbeach Drove continue following the road around the left hand corner on the now B1168 towards Holbeach St.Johns. Follow the road around the left hand corner for 3 miles and then you will see the festival venue on your right hand side.
On your approach please look out for the gate signage;
Gate A is used for Camping, Stage Crew & Bands.
Gate B is used for General Car Parking, Shuttle Bus, Taxis, Car Show Vehicles.
Car parking is Free on the festival site with separate allocated disabled parking spaces.
We have a double decker bus running (both ways) every HOUR on the HOUR collecting passengers from The Bus Stop opposite the Co-Op Store, 5 Fleet Street, Holbeach PE12 7AX to the venue. The first collection will be 12PM and the last collection 9pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The return buses will continue to run while the festival is open and depart at approximately HALF PAST the HOUR or until everyone is safety back to Holbeach town.
We will have a cycle area available but please bring your own lock for security. We are NOT responsible for damages or thefts in the venue or car park but we do have plenty of SIA security staff present 24hrs a day.
Please get to the festival safely, as you approach the event follow the local temporary road signage information to ensure your safe arrival. We will have 1,000 car parking spaces available on the site but please don't park down the local road as this will cause highway problems for everyone.
Kings Field
Fen Road/Raven's Gate
Holbeach
Lincolnshire
PE12 8QF
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