THE SHOWGROUND

The Showground arena will be home to some spectacular entertainment throughout the weekends of CarFest North. Packed with fun, we are bringing back your favourite Arena displays and shows, World renowned for their prestigious equestrian events, Bolesworth’s purpose built showground will once again be host to competitive show jumping and exciting horseriding demonstrations at CarFest North.

Manchester United Foundation and Liverpool FC Foundation come together for the first time ever at CarFest North 2021!

Twice a day, our Showground Arena will turn into a giant football pitch and we welcome kids across the site to hone their skills of the big game and take part in a coaching session with the experts.

Under 6 Toddlers games @ 2pm Friday, with a carousel of football activities for 6-16year olds at 11.45 and 2.15 Saturday, and Sunday.

MEGALAND

This area of MASSIVE Vehicles is a firm favourite from the past for kids of all ages! Don you hard hat and high-viz jacket and enter the Mega Playground! Get up close and personal to the biggest life-size toys, including tractors and farm machinery, big trucks, diggers and construction equipment.

BUSHCRAFT

Our Bushcraft and Forest School Family Workshop Area, run by Mountain Monkeys limited, offers kids and parents the opportunity to sit down by a fire and take part in learning survival skills! Activities include fire lighting using a flint and steel, toasting marshmallows, using a knife, axe and saw. In addition, you can enjoy relaxing under the beautiful Bell Tent and get stuck in with iconic family games such as Giant Jenga, Dominos, Corn Bag Throwing and others. It’s the perfect place to enjoy some quality family time!

BUSHCRAFT WITH RAY MEARS

If you’re a fan of the outdoors and like exploring the wilderness, then Ray Mears is the man you want to meet. Join him on the StarFest Stage at CarFest North, when he shares his passion for the great outdoors – from his early childhood adventures to creating TV shows that have made him a household name.

ARCHERY

Try out the Olympic sport of Archery at CarFest this summer- this traditional and fun activity that can be enjoyed by anyone aged eight to eighty years old! Everyone loves a bit of friendly competition amongst your family and friends- can you hit the bullseye?

ON THE LAKE

The beautiful lake at Bolesworth isn’t just for looking at- grab a paddle and jump in!

Mountain Monkeys will be bringing their huge range of water sports equipment to the CarFest North lake! Try your hand at Stand Up Paddleboarding, have a go at kayaking, or even try out the awesome 8 person paddle board or a kayak raft!

Dragon Boat Events will once again be supporting CarFest. Throughout the weekend, they will be welcoming CarFesters to come down to the water and try this exciting sport. Dragon Boat Racing is the sport for absolutely everyone. No experience is required, and all equipment and training will be provided. So, whether you are looking to try something new, want to add a bit of competition to your weekend or just fancy watching some racing we hope to see you there!

YOUNG DRIVER

We’re delighted to welcome Young Driver to CarFest this year as our Under 17s driving partner. Their team of specially trained driving instructors will be providing taster lessons for 10 to 17s throughout the entire event.

8 Vauxhall Corsa SE Premiums will be running between noon and 6:30pm on Friday and 10am to 6:45pm Saturday and Sunday.

15 minute taster lessons can be booked on the day for just £10

Young Driver specialises in teaching 10-17 year-olds how to drive. The scheme has delivered more than 900,000 driving lessons at 70 private venues across the UK. The emphasis is on safety and fun, allowing youngsters more time to perfect driving skills such as gear changes, braking, parking and steering without the pressures of public roads. For more information go to www.youngdriver.com

Details of how to book will be available very soon!

ARTFEST

Throughout the weekend we will be inviting all ages to unleash your inner creativity and spark your imagination.

There is oodles of creative fun for all ages and all the family! The fun activities include:

Create your own rainbow headdress or dancing skirt or bracelets.
Get into the flower power groove and create garlands and festival bouquets.
Join in our official GUINNESS WORLD RECORD challenge for the largest gallery of collages! Make a collaged selfie or an image that represent you!
Get creative and model your own 3D beauties or beasties!

Creation Station’s chief inspirers will be on hand to help you and the whole family and all ages to help unleash your inner creativity and have fun!

THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL DASH

Run 2.5k and raise money for the CarFest charities at the same time! The Festival Dash is a great way to kick start your Sunday morning, pick your favourite fancy dress and take a run around the track and CarFest site! Sign up the Great Festival Dash here