FESTIVAL FEVER

FESTIVAL

FEVER

By Sophie Brown

Festival season is here. For many it’s time to dig out the bucket hats and wellies and set off for a weekend of fun in a field to eat global food and watch your favourite bands.

SETTING THE SCENE – A trip to

your local bargain store is great for picking up novelty paper plates, cups, straws (eco-friendly of course), and even bunting. As small as they may seem, all of these features will help you to start bringing the day to life. The bunting will transform your garden and will be star of the show. If you love the music but the thought of camping fills you with dread, fear not. There’s no need to miss out on festival fun. We have it covered.

Stay at home festivals can be just as entertaining and they’re definitely more intimate. The perfect set up can create all the festival vibes you need so you’re ready for a fun filled day with friends.

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Reporter Sophie soaks up the festival vibe.

DRESS TO IMPRESS – Hunt out your

nearest charity or vintage shop to pick up some groovy clothes. Everything from tie-dye flares to pink sunglasses is prime festival wear. Don’t hold back, go all out! Top it all off with some face glitter and you’re all set.

FOR THE FOODIES – Provide tasty snacks using our recipes, or if time is short head to your local supermarket or ask friends to bring a plate.

PERSONALISE IT – Unsure what to call your festival? Make a game of it. Ask your guests to submit their suggestions a few weeks before and pick your favourite or draw names out of a hat. Find a cool font online and print out the letters to make a festival sign big enough for your garden.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC – What’s a festival

without music? Create your own playlist using current artists from this year’s festivals and create your own headliners. Ask your guests for their personal anthems beforehand and add these to the very end of your playlist to end the night on a high.

…. OH AND DON’T

FORGET to whip out your camping chairs and if you don’t have enough, ask guests to bring their own.