They are also fantastic if you are arranging to meet up with friends at the festival. Just tell them the rough location of your tent and which flag to look out for!
There are many different designs on the market. You can choose something special for you and your family, depending on your budget.
Essential Kit
As well as choosing your decoration, you need to get it in the air! For this you need a flag pole, a ground stake and some bungees or cord.
Pole
Alternative cheap option: An old tent pole is a very good option, as they are strong and flexible enough. Always make sure whatever you use is flexible so it will sway in the wind rather than break. Don’t forget when making your pole to attach something to the top to stop the flag sliding off!
Ground stake
If you wish to attach the pole to the ground, you will need a ground stake
Alternative cheap option: A strong garden cane or similar. Make sure it’s deep into the ground. The other option is to tie the pole directly to the poles of your tent or gazebo. Make sure it’s not too tight that the pole will be damaged. Use bungees with some padding around the pole to limit damage.
Flag bungees or pole sleeve
Alternative cheap option: Any bungee or cord will do! However it’s best not to use cable ties or anything too abrasive as they will damage your flag pole.
What do I put on my pole?
Now you only have to decide on what to put up on your pole!
This is a great way to get involve the children in the festival experience. Get them to choose one, or even better, make your own! All you need is an old sheet and some fabric paint.
Another option is to repurpose an old kite. However some kites need considerable wind to fly so won’t work as well as a proper flag or windsock.
If you don’t have time to make one, there are some brilliant ones out there available to buy.
Flags
There’s the classic smiley face
Why not turn your camp into a pirate ship with this flag?
Or my favourite, the rainbow love flag!
Windsocks
These are my personal favourites, but there are so many different designs to choose from
Spinners
Spinners are particularly eye catching, and especially fun for young children. Be aware that in high winds they may make a noise (some are actually designed to do this!)
You can get trailing spinners, that catch the wind, or pole spinners which are designed to spin around the pole. You can combine a pole spinner and a trailing spinner for an amazing spinning display!