Thank you StanFest '26!

Thank You for Making StanFest 2026 Unforgettable!

What an incredible day we had at StanFest 2026!

On Saturday 27 June, the sun shone over Stanton under Bardon as hundreds of families, friends and visitors came together to enjoy another fantastic day of live music, free children's entertainment, great food and drink, and an amazing community atmosphere.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, supported our traders, enjoyed the performances, and helped make StanFest such a special celebration of our village.

We're incredibly grateful to our wonderful performers, volunteers, sponsors, stallholders and everyone who worked behind the scenes. StanFest is organised by just eight local volunteers, and seeing the park full of smiling faces makes every hour of planning worthwhile.

We're also delighted to share that, thanks to your generosity, £998.77 was raised for the Bodie Hodges Foundation through gate donations and fundraising on the day. This incredible local charity provides free support to families who have experienced the loss of a child, and we're honoured to have played a small part in supporting their important work.

Thank you once again for making StanFest 2026 such a memorable day.

Looking Ahead to StanFest 2027

We're delighted to confirm that StanFest '27 will take place on Saturday 26 June 2027, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic day of music, community and family fun.

In the meantime, keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for photos, event highlights and updates as we begin planning another unforgettable StanFest.

Thank you for being part of our community. See you in 2027!

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Stalls and Food Vendors

Our fantastic food vendors, drink providers and stallholders played a huge part in making StanFest 2026 such a memorable day. From delicious food and refreshing drinks to unique local businesses, charities and community organisations, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Their support helped create the vibrant, welcoming atmosphere that StanFest has become known for, and we hope they all enjoyed a successful day.

A heartfelt thank you to every trader who joined us and to everyone who supported them throughout the event. By shopping locally and visiting our stalls, you helped make StanFest another fantastic celebration of community spirit.

We're already looking forward to welcoming many of our traders back for StanFest '27 on Saturday 26 June 2027.

Looking back at StanFest '26!

Looking back at StanFest '25!

Volunteer Opportunities

StanFest is organised by a small team of eight dedicated local volunteers who give up their evenings, weekends and spare time throughout the year to bring this much-loved community event to life.

We're always delighted to welcome new people to the team. Whether you'd like to help with planning throughout the year, lend a hand in the run-up to the event, or volunteer on the day itself, we'd love to hear from you. Every bit of support helps make StanFest possible.

If you're passionate about community events and would like to get involved with StanFest '27 on Saturday 26 June 2027, please get in touch at info@stanfest.co.uk. We'd love to welcome you to the team!

StanFest '26 supported Bodie Hodges Foundation

Supporting the Bodie Hodges Foundation

StanFest 2026 was proud to support the Bodie Hodges Foundation, and thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone who attended, £998.77 was raised through gate donations and the charity's fundraising efforts on the day.

The Bodie Hodges Foundation's wonderful volunteers welcomed visitors, encouraged donations and spent the day meeting members of the community, sharing information about the vital support they provide to bereaved families.

The Foundation offers a range of free services to families who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a child up to the age of 25, including one-to-one therapeutic support and peer support groups. Their vision is to ensure that no family has to face their grief alone.

We are honoured to have supported such an inspiring local charity and would like to thank everyone who donated so generously.

To find out more about the Bodie Hodges Foundation and the incredible work they do, please visit bodiehodgesfoundation.co.uk or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you for helping us make a real difference to local families.

Your support is helping the Bodie Hodges Foundation ensure that no family is left to grieve alone.

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