The Wrington Vale Rotary Club is excited to announce the return of The Mendip Family Festival, taking place 29–31 August 2025 at Mendip Basecamp, near Churchill. Now in its third year, this unforgettable summer event, formerly known as the Harvest Home Festival, has grown into a highlight of the calendar, bringing families, friends and communities together for a weekend of affordable, feel-good fun.
Hosted in partnership with Mendip Activity Centre, the award-winning outdoor adventure site, this year's festival promises a packed schedule of live music with Bristol legends Doreen Doreen and an open-air Harry Potter cinema.
"We’re absolutely thrilled to be bringing the Mendip Family Festival back for its third year running!” said Nigel Oakley, President of Wrington Vale Rotary Club. “What started as a small idea has grown into an incredible end of summer celebration that brings our whole community together. Wrington Vale Rotary provides a range of initiatives in local schools that support disadvantaged children and competitions that build confidence and skills in young people.
“This is a fantastic way to raise vital funds to support these activities while having fun and making memories. We’re so grateful to be working with Mendip Activity Centre again and can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable weekend.”
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Alongside family-friendly activities, great food and rustic camping in the stunning Mendip Hills National Landscape, festival goers can expect:
Friday: Wands Up for a Harry Potter Outdoor Cinema Night
Dress in your finest wizard robes, grab a Butterbeer and join in with Sorting Ceremonies, Quidditch and magical entertainment before settling in under the stars for a cosy outdoor screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Saturday: Live Music from Local Legends
Dance the night away with an exciting line-up of musicians:
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Doreen Doreen – iconic party band and this year’s headliners
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SuperVision – a masterclass in vocal harmony and live energy
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The Jamestown Brothers – stomping country-folk-punk from Somerset
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Daisy Chapman – a talented singer-songwriter with exquisite harmonies
Adventure
Enjoy a huge range of free and paid-for activities, from Climbing Towers, Nerf Battles and ArcheryActive to Axe Throwing, Skiing and Paddleboarding. There’s something for everyone.
Fabulous Festival Food
From vibrant Thai food to sizzling Mexican tacos and pizzas, there will plenty of festival fuel to keep you going throughout the weekend. Enjoy cider from local Ad Astra cider producers, Ginjar's botanical gins and fiery liqueurs as well as local beers and soft drinks.
Award-Winning Campsite
Camp beneath the stars at Mendip’s award-winning Mendip Basecamp. Weekend tickets for the Mendip Family Festival are now sold out, but you can still grab an evening ticket for the Friday or Saturday night.
More at: www.mendipfest.co.uk
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