2019
Festival reviews from the year 2019
Bearded Theory 2019 Review
Bearded Theory 2019 was truly a festival for the whole family.
I saw so many children there that at points I wondered whether there was anyone who hadn’t come with kids!
I think the reason that it was so popular was the balance. There was something for everybody, with tents offering everything from cabaret to dance.
There were art installations everywhere and a cracking line up. It gave guests a great opportunity to be near to the front for some big bands.
Black Deer 2019 Review
Yee Haw!
On Saturday we were transported to a land of country music, cowboy hats and good ol’ barbecued ribs. All of this took place in Tunbridge Wells in Kent at Black Deer Festival. We were invited along for the day to see what this festival had to offer for families.
WIN! Tickets to The Great Wonderfest!
BRAND NEW for 2019
Dick and Dom hosts The Great Wonderfest on the Isle of Wight, 1st – 4th August 2019.
Check out the fantastic music and entertainment line up below!
Added to that the festival within a festival – ‘Scoutfest’. There’s the chance for 4-day or 7-day camp. There’s badge work, daily challenges and outdoor pursuits, to big pioneering projects and fun stuff like Scout treasure hunts, pop-up tent packing competitions and hiking.
The kind Wonderfest-ians have given us a family ticket for 2 adults and up to 4 children! This includes a pitch for your tent or caravan.
Shindig Festival 2019 Review
by Naomi, with Eloise (12), Charlotte (9) and Amelie (9)
Shindig Festival kicked off our summer with a riotous blend of music, dancing and just plain old good quality family time.
There was an impressive amount on offer for both adults and children. They even had the ‘difficult’ teenager stage covered.
Due to our eldest now being in secondary school, we drove up after the school day on the Friday. But if you can get there earlier I would recommend it, as there’s so much to see and do.
Elderflower Fields 2019 Review
With Evelyn (9), Martha (6) and Ada (2)
We have always wanted to visit Elderflower Fields. But we always seem to have something on over the first weekend of the May half term. This year the stars of our many online calendars finally aligned. When school finished we jumped in the car and headed straight to Sussex. Even the weather seemed to be on side with the forecast dry, warm and sunny all weekend.
New Discoveries for 2019
It’s great to have our favourite festivals that we return to year after year. But our writers are always aware of the wealth of exciting family festivals that we are yet to have covered on this site.
This year we’re lucky enough to have something new to try each month of the festival season. Therefore we have put together a guide of all the festivals new to Festival Kidz for 2019. We hope it inspires you to try something different too.
At the end of May, Lisa M is heading off to Cornwall for The Great Estate, June sees FestivalKidz trying out Woodlands Festival. In July, Naomi visits Magical Festival, and in August Sarah is hoping to make it to Maui Waui.
Remember to check back to see what we thought of our new discoveries when we review them later in the year.
WIN Magical Tickets!
Festival Kidz are always on the look out for new festivals and Magical caught our eye this year.
Magical Festival is on 19th – 22nd JULY 2019, in beautiful gardens in East Sussex.
This little festival grew out of a party and looks like a treat for all parents who used to be ravers in the 90s. It’s non profit and run by volunteers so there’ll be a friendly vibe.
Booming Kidztown!
Boomtown is a crazy immersive ever-changing landscape so there is always something new. It has many new stages and areas to explore this year.
WIN Victorious Tickets!
Today Victorious have released their wonderful 2019 kids’ line-up!
To celebrate this, we offer you a chance to WIN A FAMILY TICKET (2 adults and 2 children) to Victorious!
Victorious is held on 23rd-25th August at the glorious seaside location of Southsea in Portsmouth.
Best Family Friendly Festivals 2019
People are always asking us which festival is the best!
There’s no easy answer to this as everyone has their own favourites.
Festivals have such a broad reach these days. There really is something for everyone. Do you want luxury or basic facilities, indie or world music, laid-back or party central?
So before you dive in and buy tickets…
Bearded Theory 2019 Review
Bearded Theory 2019 was truly a festival for the whole family.
I saw so many children there that at points I wondered whether there was anyone who hadn’t come with kids!
I think the reason that it was so popular was the balance. There was something for everybody, with tents offering everything from cabaret to dance.
There were art installations everywhere and a cracking line up. It gave guests a great opportunity to be near to the front for some big bands.
WIN! Tickets to The Great Wonderfest!
BRAND NEW for 2019
Dick and Dom hosts The Great Wonderfest on the Isle of Wight, 1st – 4th August 2019.
Check out the fantastic music and entertainment line up below!
Added to that the festival within a festival – ‘Scoutfest’. There’s the chance for 4-day or 7-day camp. There’s badge work, daily challenges and outdoor pursuits, to big pioneering projects and fun stuff like Scout treasure hunts, pop-up tent packing competitions and hiking.
The kind Wonderfest-ians have given us a family ticket for 2 adults and up to 4 children! This includes a pitch for your tent or caravan.
Elderflower Fields 2019 Review
With Evelyn (9), Martha (6) and Ada (2)
We have always wanted to visit Elderflower Fields. But we always seem to have something on over the first weekend of the May half term. This year the stars of our many online calendars finally aligned. When school finished we jumped in the car and headed straight to Sussex. Even the weather seemed to be on side with the forecast dry, warm and sunny all weekend.
WIN Magical Tickets!
Festival Kidz are always on the look out for new festivals and Magical caught our eye this year.
Magical Festival is on 19th – 22nd JULY 2019, in beautiful gardens in East Sussex.
This little festival grew out of a party and looks like a treat for all parents who used to be ravers in the 90s. It’s non profit and run by volunteers so there’ll be a friendly vibe.
WIN Victorious Tickets!
Today Victorious have released their wonderful 2019 kids’ line-up!
To celebrate this, we offer you a chance to WIN A FAMILY TICKET (2 adults and 2 children) to Victorious!
Victorious is held on 23rd-25th August at the glorious seaside location of Southsea in Portsmouth.
Black Deer 2019 Review
Yee Haw!
On Saturday we were transported to a land of country music, cowboy hats and good ol’ barbecued ribs. All of this took place in Tunbridge Wells in Kent at Black Deer Festival. We were invited along for the day to see what this festival had to offer for families.
Shindig Festival 2019 Review
by Naomi, with Eloise (12), Charlotte (9) and Amelie (9)
Shindig Festival kicked off our summer with a riotous blend of music, dancing and just plain old good quality family time.
There was an impressive amount on offer for both adults and children. They even had the ‘difficult’ teenager stage covered.
Due to our eldest now being in secondary school, we drove up after the school day on the Friday. But if you can get there earlier I would recommend it, as there’s so much to see and do.
New Discoveries for 2019
It’s great to have our favourite festivals that we return to year after year. But our writers are always aware of the wealth of exciting family festivals that we are yet to have covered on this site.
This year we’re lucky enough to have something new to try each month of the festival season. Therefore we have put together a guide of all the festivals new to Festival Kidz for 2019. We hope it inspires you to try something different too.
At the end of May, Lisa M is heading off to Cornwall for The Great Estate, June sees FestivalKidz trying out Woodlands Festival. In July, Naomi visits Magical Festival, and in August Sarah is hoping to make it to Maui Waui.
Remember to check back to see what we thought of our new discoveries when we review them later in the year.
Booming Kidztown!
Boomtown is a crazy immersive ever-changing landscape so there is always something new. It has many new stages and areas to explore this year.
Best Family Friendly Festivals 2019
People are always asking us which festival is the best!
There’s no easy answer to this as everyone has their own favourites.
Festivals have such a broad reach these days. There really is something for everyone. Do you want luxury or basic facilities, indie or world music, laid-back or party central?
So before you dive in and buy tickets…