Essex Farm Fest offers something for all age groups, with great live music, DJ's & family-friendly entertainment all week long.
Feast on 17 hours of outstanding live performances from the best local bands on the 24th & 25th July.
Our campsite's open 7 nights from the 19th to 26th July — stay for as little or as long as you like!
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We've given Thursday nights at Wild Fest a little extra sprinkle of party, with a couple of outstanding young DJ's bringing you a selection of dancefloor classics.
We kick the night off with an open mic session and follow it up with the nostalgic sounds of nineties to noughties dance floor hits.
Guaranteed to get you up and dancing!
There’s something exciting happening every day, suitable for all ages and completely free of charge to enjoy.
With 7 nights of super cheap school holiday camping here, it'd be rude not to book the lot!
The full entertainment schedule for 2026 is under development, but take a look at 2025's Schedule to see the type of fabulous entertainment we enjoyed last time.
Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or prefer to be close to the action, we’ve got you covered.
Our camping zones are designed to suit every preference, so you can enjoy your Wild Fest stay exactly the way you want to.
We've got all the amenities you need to enjoy a longer break, so why not?
Clear your calendar and book all 7 nights, you won’t want to miss a single moment of this.
Choose to dress up or not, it's good fun. Gone are the WF fancy dress themes and Saturday is an "Open" fancy dress day, come in what you like - As long as it's family friendly.
Friday night is a WF favourite, you will see some sparkly sights here.
Glitter and sparkle up, or just come as you are.
Gates open at 9am on the 19th July, close at 9pm and then subsequently open 9am - 9pm for the duration of the event.
The event closes at 12pm 26th July
Everyone will need to be off of site by 12pm please.
We're just off of the entrance co-ordinates: 51.6422031564838, 0.5542366183151181
Whitehouse Farm, Main Rd, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8DL
(Please be aware postcode will not lead you to our entrance, follow what3words directions)
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Take a look at the site map to decide where you want to camp before you arrive.
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To find out more about our camping zones and to help decide which zone rules suits you best, click on our infomation page.
No camper or tent of your own? No problem!
Our friends over at Posh Bells, now offer a fabulous deal on their glamping tents at all of our campsites.
Prices range from £227 no matter how long you stay.
Make your festival experience even more unforgettable, enjoy luxury, comfort and a cozy retreat amidst the Wild Festivities.
GlampingClick the button to add a glamping pod to your booking and enjoy WF in style.
We've have 6 fabulous events every year for you to enjoy.
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Whole Shebang 2026