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The Pointy Field Faust Fest grew out of a modest fund-raising plan in 2006. British cultural organisation Faustuss International had planned a sponsored "Drumathon" in which a number of volunteers would play African drum rhythms for 24 hours non-stop. It proved impossible to find a local authority who would allow this event to take place on public land due to noise restrictions, so it was decided to create a mini-festival in a field in Dorset. Before long, Faustuss were booking a host of bands and DJs, and the drumathon became one of the most memorable events of Summer 2006.
It was clear that it couldn't stop there, but it was also clear that a bigger location would be required for the following year. This is where local farmer Dan Tanner came to the rescue, providing the most beautiful and inspiring location that any festival could possibly boast. Pointy Field Faust Fest 2007 offered lakeside camping, freshwater swimming, and sunsets to die for.
The Pointy Field Faust Fest is located on the edge of the New Forest near the village of Sopley in Hampshire. The man-made lake could easily be mistaken for a completely natural feature, surrounded by a variety of indigenous trees and plantlife to create a scene that one might expect to see in the illustrations of a fairytale.
FOOD & DRINK
The quality of the food & drink offered at the Pointy Field Faust Fest is a key element in what makes the weekend so special. In 2007, the Gibbs family from Lyndhurst provided a range of wholesome, home-cooked dishes at Gibbsy's Groovy Grotto of Grub, and this year's event promises more of the same, but ever grander and more varied, to keep up with the fast growth in attendance.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Pointy Field Faust Fest is about more than just great music. This year we will be offering a range of other activities, including the following:
- Children's Workshops
- Massage
- Street performers
- Arts & Crafts trading
- Drumming workshops
FACILITIES
The Pointy Field Faust Fest prides itself on providing a perfect summer's weekend for all the family and we work hard to ensure that the festival has all the best quality facilities to live up to your expectations. You can expect to find:
- Clean Toilets
- Shops
- Bar
- Food Stalls
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