General

General Info

The Hop Farm Festival came about after a survey was taken and the feeling amongst fans buying festival tickets, was that they ended up feeling the lowest on the pecking order. So we felt it was time to go back to basics and let it be about the punter and the music.

No Sponsorship/ No Branding
No VIP'S
Children under 12 admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult
No Glass Bottles or Cans allowed in the arena
Live Music
Activities & Entertainment

SITE MAP will be available on the day of the festival.

Opening/Closing Times

The dates for The Hop Farm Festival are Sat 3 Jul 10

Box office/Wristband Exchange

Friday: 11.00 - 00.00

Saturday: 09.00 - 22.00

Campsite

Opens: 12.00 Friday 2 Jul 10

Closes: 12.00 Sunday 4 Jul 10

Arena Gates

Friday: 1.30pm - 02.00am

Saturday: 11.00 - 02.00am

Band Curfew: 23.00

FAQs

What is the admission price? How do I purchase tickets?

The admission prices can be found on the tickets page. Please visit our tickets page for links to our ticket sales department or visit our cheaper ticket section.

Are there camping facilities?

Yes there are camping facilities. Please visit our camping page for more details on Camping or purchase your camping ticket on our tickets page. There are limited places for campervan/motor homes.

Are there any other accommodation facilities?

If you prefer to stay in a hotel we suggest looking on http://www.visitkent.co.uk for suggestions.

What are the opening times and hours?

Visit our Opening/Closing Times page for details

Are dogs allowed?

Only guide dogs are allowed on site.

Do you have to pay for Car Parking?

No. Car Parking is free. There is a charge for Campervans, please see the Camping page.

Can I bring food and drink into the festival?

Food for personal use only may be brought into the arena and onto the campsite, however please bear in mind there are plenty of outlets on site selling food and drink. Please note that no glass is permitted anywhere is the campsite or arena.

Only sealed plastic bottles of water under 500ml size will be permitted into the arena. No alcohol / drinks bottles / glass bottles / cans / illegal substances are permitted to be brought into the Arena under any circumstances. Please see our food and drink page for more information. (There will be a random search policy)

Can I start a bon fire with my friends at the campsites?

No bonfires or BBQ's to be allowed in the tented area, however there will be an official festival communal bonfire.

Can I bring my children?

Children under 12 years of age are admitted for free, they will still be issued with a ticket which will be exanchanged for a wristband. They will need to be accompanied by a ticketed adult aswell. All children 12 years old and older must have a ticket to enter the festival. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 21. No more than two under 16's will be permitted to enter with any one adult. Don't take any chances -bring proof of age as you will be asked for this on entry to the site.

Is the Hop Farm fully accessible?

The Hop Farm welcomes wheelchair users and most of the site is relatively level with easy access. We offer disabled parking for blue badge holders with easy access to the camping areas for those camping as well as for day pass holders. If you require assistance on arrival please inform the event stewards. Please visit our disabled info page for more details. Please be advised to bring official documentation stating your disabled status on the day of the festival.

Can I enter the venue with a camera or video camera?

You may enter the venue with a camera as long as it is not a professional camera (a camera with a reflex lens, adjustable or digital). Video cams, however, are not allowed in the concert venue.

Are there cash points on site?

Yes there will be a number of cash points throughout the site. There will be a surcharge for each transaction.

I have purchased tickets; do I need a wristband to enter the arena?

YES. The first thing you should do upon arrival is to trade your ticket for your wristband (they won't let you back in without it) at a wristband exchange point, which will be clearly sign posted.

Please look at our tickets page

How do I get my campervan/motor home permit?

There is a limited number of spaces and will be are first come first serve basis
You can get purchase your campervan permit on the ticket page when you purchase your tickets. Your permit will be sent to you along with your tickets.

Will I have to queue on arrival and/or departure from the festival?

As with all festivals, there are always lengthy waits upon arrival and departure, so its important to time your journey accordingly. If you are first time festival go-er please download our tips for festival virgins CLICK HERE

What NOT to bring:

We're pretty chilled here at Hop Farm but we do have to have some rules and regulations to keep everyone safe and sound and the following items may not be brought into the site through the campsite gates:

Glass - no glass is permitted in the campsite or arena.
Illegal substances
Portable Laser Equipment and Pens
Unauthorised Professional Film or Video Equipment
Audio Recorders
Air Horns
Spray Cans
Fireworks
Flares
Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon
Please be advised you may be body searched at the entrance.
Persons suspected of carrying items that may be used in an offensive or dangerous manner, or carrying out illegal activities onsite may be searched.
Excessive amounts of food, cigarettes and alcohol may be refused entry to the site. Please only bring enough for personal use.
Large camping gas canisters (more than 2.7kg in gas weight) aren't permitted anywhere [however small camping gas canisters are permitted in the campsite].
All items will be confiscated.

No percussion instruments, drums or bass instruments will be allowed on to the festival site ... all your musical areas should be sorted by the pro's we've booked to play for you!

My Festival Guide

We know that there may be some of you new to the festival scene and even those who can be a bit forgetful, so below is a list to help you properly prepare (and PACK!) for your Festival experience at The Hop Farm Festival

To download the MY FESTIVAL GUIDE PDF click here

Disabled Info

The Hop Farm Festival will offer a range of facilities for people with mobility and other difficulties. Please be advised to bring valid documentation stating your disabled status on the day of the festival.

Our facilities include:

A disabled parking area that is adjacent to the site. Please be advised that disabled parking is reserved for blue badge holders and is at a first come first basis. Disabled toilets and showers available on site.
Dedicated camping area (referred to as Disabled Camping). The site is a relatively flat and level area, with easy access for both wheel chairs and push-cars. There will be a campsite team with experience of providing relevant welfare support.
There will be viewing platforms in the main entertainment arenas
Power outlets will be provided for charging mobility scooters and other medical requirements.

You are permitted to bring 1 carer. Your free carer ticket will be sent to you along with your ticket when you purchase through see tickets.

Call See Tickets on: 0871 220 0260 or online at www.seetickets.com for more details.

To enable us to accommodate your needs if you're able to inform us of the level of support required for example, if you're a wheel chair user, we can ensure we have all aspects of your welfare taken into account.

If during the festival you require any assistance please speak with a Steward or enquire at the Welfare Tent or information points on site.

To check out a fantiastic guide for all disabled festival goers please click here.

Merch

For t-shirts, hoodies and accessories from Hop Farm Festival 2010 please click on the link below.

http://hopfarmfestival.firebrandlive.com

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