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THE HOT ONE

THE HOT ONE

MAIN EVENT
24th & 25th JULY


Essex Farm Fest delivers great music, DJs and loads of family-friendly entertainment every day.
The campsite is open for 7 nights from the 19th to 26th July.

Stay for the main event weekend, drop in during the week, or make a full holiday of it.

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Honest Fair Pricing

Friday To Sunday
Main Event

£65 Adults
£15 5-15 yrs

Under 5's
Free

Extra Night
Prices

Adults £10
5-15yrs £5

Under 5's
Free

No Hidden
Charges

Book 2 To 7
Nights

Our Music

Kick off Thursday night with DJ Jayden Reid and DJ Alex spinning the best nineties and noughties club classics. Friday and Saturday are packed with brilliant live music from top local bands, bringing the Essex vibes to full throttle.

Come for the weekend or stay all seven nights — either way, you won’t want to miss it.


Entertainment

Jam-packed entertainment & live music programme for this event.
All of these activities are free, click a date on the calendar to see what's on & when.

19th-26th July

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Rewilding

Kids leave the tech behind and discover the joy of real adventure.

Our Fox Cub activities and workshops immerse children in nature through engaging games, cooking, and creative crafts.

We help them build friendships, confidence, and a new found love for the outdoors.



Opening Times

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.

Address

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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Amenities

Tents, Vans, Campervans, Caravans & Motorhomes are all welcome at no extra cost. The use of the facilities below are included in the price of your tickets.

  • Spacious Pitches
  • Hardstanding Camping
  • Clean Toilets
  • Disabled Facilities
  • Water Points
  • Elsan Points
  • Rubbish Points
  • Splash Showers
  • Firepit Area

Camping Zone Rules

We've 6 different zones to ensure there's a perfect pitch for you to enjoy Wild Fest exactly how you want to.

No need to pre-book, just advise the gate staff where you want to be when you arrive.

Family Glamping Sanctuary General Solo's Party

Family Camping

NO NOISE – 9pm – 9am

Perfect for families with children, this area is set away in a quieter spot so little ones can settle down easily at bedtime.

You’ll be surrounded by other parents too, making it a relaxed place to unwind.

Gather around the firepit, share stories, & enjoy time with friends — old & new.

Glamping Zone

NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC – 11pm – 9am

If you’re lucky enough to have one of our Posh Belles glamping pods for the event, you’re in for a treat.

This is a balanced family & general zone where you can meet new friends, relax with neighbours, & still enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Please be considerate: keep noise at a reasonable level & respect those around you.

The Sanctuary

NO NOISE – 9pm – 9am

Love the atmosphere, but want to get away from it all when you've had enough?

This area is usually a walk away from the late-night buzz, giving you the perfect spot to rest & recharge for another full day at the festival.

No music, children or reactive dogs here please.

General Camping

NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC – 11pm – 9am

This is the heart of the campsite, perfect for those of you that want to be close to the entertainment.

A lively yet balanced zone where you can meet new friends, relax with neighbours, & enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Please be considerate, keep amplified music at a reasonable level, & respect those around you.

Solo's Camping

NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC – 11pm – 9am

Perfect if you're arriving on your own, or alone with children?

This welcoming space is perfect for meeting fellow solo adventurers or parents & making new festival friends.

It’s the same rules as the general zone – be respectful & kind to other arrivals.

Party Zone

NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC – 11pm – 9am

If you're here for the late nights & campsite festival energy, this is the zone for you.

Guitars, acoustic instruments, singing, talking & probably cackling laughter are to be expected at any time here.

No drumming or amplified music after 11pm please.

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Always Free

We know your pet’s part of the family, and let’s be honest, they probably enjoy a good getaway more than you do.

Friendly, well-behaved pets are more than welcome to join the fun at no extra cost. All we ask is that they’re kept on a lead, picked up after depositing, and under control while on site.

Be kind to your fellow campers, keep any barking along to the music to a minimum, and please don’t leave them unattended.

Glamping at WF

No camper or tent of your own? No problem!
Our friends at Posh Bells now offer a fabulous deal on their glamping tents at all of our campsites.

Prices range from £227 for the whole duration, or length of your chosen stay.

Make your festival experience even more unforgettable. Enjoy luxury, comfort, & a cosy retreat amidst the Wild Festivities.

Book Your Glamping

Click the button to add a glamping pod to your booking & enjoy WF in style.

Optional Dressing Up

Sparkles Friday

Friday night is a Wild Fest favourite. You will see some sparkly sights here.
Again, it is completely OPTIONAL.

Dress up in anything glittery or sparkly & get yourself down to the entertainment area.

Fancy Dress Saturday

Choose to dress up or not.
It's completely OPTIONAL & good fun, whether you choose to take part or not.

Gone are the Wild Fest fancy dress themes & Saturdays are now an open fancy dress party.

Come in what you like. As long as it's family friendly.

Coming Events

We have 6 fabulous events throughout the school holidays every year.

Come along for the weekend, book one night, or enjoy the whole event.
It's up to you.

Essex Farm Fest Family Music Festival 19th - 26th July
ESSEX
Nibley Farm Fest Gloucestershire Family Music Festival 26th July - 2nd August
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
North Wales Autofest Family Music Festival, Car, Motorbike & Motorhome Show 16th - 23rd August
NORTH WALES
Lincolnshire Summer Sounds 2026 Family Music Festival 24th - 30th August
LINCOLNSHIRE
Hampshire 2026 Easter Special Family Festival 1st - 11th April
HAMPSHIRE
Staffordshire 2026 Family Music Festival 28th May - 6th June
STAFFORDSHIRE