The Original Vanlife Foodie Festival
Ticket prices are as per our supplier quotes of our 2022 event. Ticket prices may increase if our suppliers increase theirs. Purchased tickets will not be charged any extra.
Please note that tickets are per person and camping in any form is welcome. All pitches are non-electric and pets are free.
Children under 5 go free.
Apologies but we are unable to refund tickets, however, during our Ticket Swap event – we will help you resell your tickets. Please see our FAQ section below.
August 25th/26th 27th 2023
Are you ready for the best Vanlife Eats festival so far?
Join us for three days and three nights of hanging out, feasting with fellow Vanlifers with a backdrop of live music, trade stalls, various activities for all the family (including the furry ones) and fully loaded with Vanlife inspiration.
Day Tickets – We have a new area on the farm where we can park cars and vans up for the day. This opens up the door for us to have more footfall thus more traders, more catering and loads more to do!
Vans, Food & Entertainment all at the stunning location of Dummer Down Farm
12pm Friday 25th August until 10am Monday 28th August 2023
Dummer Down Farm Basingstoke, Hampshire
Vanlife Talks – Adventures, Experiences and Technical How-To’s
Learn stories of wild adventure and how to prepare your van for next level adventure with the social media influencers and vanlife technical gurus
Bring your furry co-pilots!
For the last 2 years our dog shows have been so much fun and this year will be no different.. if anything it will be even better!
Ps.. the farm has some beautiful walks around the stunning countryside of Dummer.
80s Night!! 3 Hours on non stop 80s Rock & Pop – Don’t forget to dress up too!
Wild Foraging around the farm
Certainly back by popular demand! Go for a walk around the farm and surrounding countryside with ex MasterChef contestant Chef Christian and discover a whole variety of edible wild food and delights.
Cooking Demos
Our cooking demos have been legendary! We have had TV chefs, professional chefs and amateur van chefs all on our cooking stage sharing tiny kitchen tips and tricks.
We’ve even had the best laugh watching social media influencers attempting to cook!
Join in with our immersive horror mystery around the Farm!
Health & Wellbeing Workshops
Its not only about eating well but we also promote living well. We have a variety of health and wellbeing workshops including Yoga, Fitness, Shamanic Healing, Mental Health and more!
The Vanlife Craft Village
As a full time Vanlifer, living and working on the road we love to support other Vanlifers and their businesses. One of the ways we do this at our event is by encouraging Vanlife crafters and traders to promote and sell from their vans in our craft village area. Bring some cash as some are unable to process card payments.
Kids Entertainment
We have a variety of kids activities such as inflatables, outdoor games, goal posts, artistic activities and entertainers. The grounds are safe and the kids have LOVED it every year!
We are constantly confirming new entertainment, vanlife legends, traders, caterers, chefs and local food producers to be at Vanlife Eats 2023. This year is going to EPIC!!
Check Out some Van Conversions from the previous years festival…
Craft in your van? – We would be delighted to invite you to sell your arts and crafts from our Vanlife Craft Village area at the Big Picnic
FAQ’s
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle registration must match your ticket. Please inform us as soon as possible if you change your registration. Vehicles that do not match the registration on the ticket will be refused entry.
Ticket Swap
During the dates of July 1st 2003 to July 14th 2023 we will be able to help you sell on your ticket. We will help you find a buyer for your tickets and process the tickets in the new holders name. We are unable to process ticket exchanges other than during this time.
Tickets can only be purchased through vanlifeeats.com Please be aware there may be scams out there selling fake tickets. Fake tickets will be noticed upon entry and will be rejected.
Ticket Refunds
We are unable to refund your ticket in any situation other than if we are moved into a nationwide or regional lockdown.
If the event has to be cancelled due to Covid then we will issue you with a full refund with the exception of any transaction fees – these fees will be made clear when booking.
Tickets can only be purchased through vanlifeeats.com Please be aware there may be scams out there selling fake tickets. Fake tickets will be noticed upon entry and will be rejected.
Campervan Pitches
Our campervan pitches are approximately 8m x 5m and we have options of parking up near the action or further away for a more peaceful night.
We will do our best to park you up on as flat ground as possible.
Will there be a picnic?
Oh yes! We are planning to hold a group picnic in a designated area at a designated time, so bring a picnic blanket and plenty of food and drink.
If you don’t want to cook in your van then there will be plenty of food vendors to supply you with some delicious food.
Day Tickets
We have a designated parking area for day visitors. Day tickets will entitle you to visit the event from 10am until 11.30pm. You must vacate the site before 11.30pm and remove your vehicle from the car park.
Tent Pitches
You dont have to have a campervan to attend the event. Tents are welcomed and there are plenty of pitches for you to choose from.
There is also room for you to park alongside your tent.
On Foot
Your pass will give you full access to event on both Saturday and Sunday so you are more than welcome to either stay at accomodation nearby or if you are local enough you could go back home for night.
Will there be food and drink available?
As this is a Big Picnic we are encouraging you to bring your own food and cook on-site. However, we will have catering outlets at the event. Serving delicious food that we have hand picked ourselves to attend the event. You wont be going hungry at the festival.
Are there going to be showers and toilets on-site?
We wont be having any showers at the event but for those who dont have a loo in their vans we will provide an adequate amount of portable toilets.
Will there be any electrical hook-ups?
The event is being held on private farmland and there will be no access to any power points. The event attractions will have both lighting and power.
Is there a family camping area?
Yes, we have ensured that there is an area suitable for families who want a more peaceful nights sleep.
Can I bring my pets?
Absolutely! There is plenty of room to walk your dog and get some exercise away from the crowds. I know it need not be mentioned but please make sure you clean up after your pets.
Can I bring an extra vehicle?
Yes, you can bring an additional vehicle to park up next to your friends vans or tents but in order to guarentee a parkup next to your friends you will need to travel into the event together. We can not pre allocate pitches.
Are motorhomes allowed?
Yes, we allow almost any home on wheels.
Can I pre-book a pitch?
No, we are afraid you can not pre pick your pitch. If you would like to park up amongst friends you should arrange to enter the site at the same time where stewards will locate you together.
Will there be drinking water?
Yes, we have two locations either side of the event to be able to fill up with fresh drinking water
Will there be somewhere to empty a toilet?
Yes, we will be providing an elsan point for you to empty your van toilet.
Can we park in groups?
Yes, we will do our very best to park you up alongside your friends. Please arrive in a convoy and request parking alongside one another when you arrive.
Can I leave during the event?
Once parked up in a camping zone it will be very difficult to maneuver. For this reason we request that you do not leave site unless in an emergency. In this case you must liaise with an event steward to be escorted safely out of the camping area.
Once you leave you may not be able to park in the same spot.
Is the event wheelchair friendly?
The event is on a farm and as such the ground is uneven and grassy which may make it difficult for wheelchairs.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION
We are carefully monitoring all UK government advice relating to mass gatherings at the time of the event and we will ensure that all safety measures are in place.
We are unable to refund your ticket in any situation other than if we are moved into a nationwide or regional lockdown. If the event has to be cancelled due to Covid then we will issue you with a full refund with the exception of any transaction fees – these fees will be made clear when booking.