Getting here.
EskFest benefits from being held in a beautiful, fairly remote location. The flipside of this is that getting here will need a bit of thought.
By car, we strongly suggest avoiding the Hardknott and Wrynose passes and instead recommend routes over Birker Fell and on the A595 coast road. You can get into Eskdale via train by arriving into Ravenglass and then taking the famous "la'al Ratty" steam train into Dalegarth station.
Parking.
All tickets include free parking. The parking field is adjacent to the festival field, and a 50 yard walk from the camping field.
FAQs
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Tickets.
All attendees must bring their confirmation email either on their phone or printed out with the barcode. Once your e-ticket or barcode has been successfully scanned then you will receive a wristband. please do not remove the wristband while you intend to attend or re-enter the festival or you will have to purchase another one.
Kids.
Kids are more than welcome at EskFest - we have plenty of entertainment on for younger festival goers and families will enjoy the friendly atmosphere! Kids 12 and under qualify for the cheaper ticket option. All guests aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Pooches.
Do bring along your four-legged-friends! Just two rules: pick up their poop, and keep them on leads.
Wristbands & Re-Entry.
You may leave and re-enter the festival as many times as you wish once you have your wristband. You may not bring alcohol into the festival that has been purchased outside of the festival's own outlets. Drinks purchased in The Woolpack Inn may not be brought into the festival. The ticket office closes at 9pm each evening.
Lineup & Set Times.
Programmes will be available at the event. Please find line up details on our whats on page. the festival arena opens at 5pm on Thursday and 9am on Friday and saturday. campers need to be off site by midday on the Sunday.
Lineup & Set Times.
Programmes will be available at the event. Please find line up details on our whats on page. the festival arena opens at 5pm on Thursday and 9am on Friday and saturday. campers need to be off site by midday on the Sunday.
Food & Drink.
There's something for everyone at EskFest! Only food and drink purchased in the festival arena will be allowed. Campers can bring their own food into the campsites but not into the festival arena.
Artist Applications.
If you or your band would like to perform at eskfest then send a bio, social media links and music/live videos to eskfestartists@gmail.com : The deadline for applications is February 1st 2025.
Vendor Applications.
If you would like to run a stall at EskFest then do not hesitate to contact us for further details. We have plots available for food vendors, artists, crafts and charities and a footfall of 1,500 so do get in touch earlier rather than later if you would like to attend.
Volunteer.
Have you got what it takes to join the eskfest army? If you've got good energy, can think on your feet, work in a team and look particularly hot in hi-vis then we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email to express your interest at eskfest@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook.
Live-in Vehicle Pass.
These are 1 per vehicle not 1 per person.
All Campervans & Vans require a Campervan Pass.
Caravans, trailer tents and unconverted vans & cars will not be allowed entry to the live in vehicle site. Suitable vehicles are those that have living accommodation with fitted sleeping facilities and either fitted cooking or washing facilities.
Live in vehicle tickets are only valid in conjunction with a weekend ticket.
The live in vehicle field is located separately from the general campsites.
Each pitch is 7m x 4.5m. All Awnings must fit within that area.
Banned Items.
Campfires
Drugs
Weapons
Fireworks
Glass
Barbeques
Personal alcohol from outside the event
Weather.
Rain, sun, snow, gale, hail, wind, cloud, torrential downpour, glorious heatwave all to be expected (sometimes all within an hour!) please bring appropriate clothing and footwear for every eventuality!