Hop Farm

«I was dreamin’ when I wrote this, so sue me if I go to fast
But life is just a party and parties weren’t meant to last»
Wow, just Wow!
Had an amazing time at the Hop Farm festival this weekend, with Prince being the icing on the cake. What a showman, he really knows how to rock a festival!
Hop Farm Festival is now in its 4^th year and for the first time was extended to three days. Organised by the legendary Vince Power this festival looks set to grow and grow. The acts range from new bands to old legends, including The Eagles, Morrissey, Carl Barat, Newton Faulkner, Aloe Black, Ocean Colour Scene, Tim Booth, Imelda May, Frankie and The Heartstrings and many more. The festival has three stages, and and comedy night once the music has finished.
The facilities were fantastic — the toilets were clean and 9 times out of 10 had loo roll and hand sanitiser (i know, at a festival!). The bars were numerous and well staffed meaning that you never had to queue for longer than a couple of minutes for a drink. For beer or cider you had to pay a £3 deposit for a plastic cup which was then refundable at the end of the night — a great idea to keep waste levels down. On this note, the area was cleaned on a regular basis which was fantastic.
The food stands were numerous and a little hit and miss. Great hog roast, burritos and churros but the paella and Jimmy’s Farm burger were a little disappointing.
Camping facilities were good and not to far away from the arena. Could have done with a few more showers but at least they were hot.
This is a fairly civilised festival which seems to appeal to people of all ages. A great starter if you don’t feel quite ready for the madness of the likes of Glastonbury or Reading!