Westfest

Westfest 2023 is tbc...

Westfest is located at The Bath & West Showground:

The Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN

Yes, Westfest is an 18+ event.

This event operates a Challenge 25 policy. Anyone judged to look under 25 will be asked to produce photo ID. The only accepted forms of photo ID are a valid, in date, passport, driving license or Home Office approved proof of age card that clearly displays the pass hologram. Full details here:

https://www.pass-scheme.org.uk/

The bars will operate a challenge 25 system. If you look under 25, you will be asked to provide valid photo ID proving you are 18 or over. Please take it as a compliment and if you’re lucky enough to look under 25, make sure you bring your photo ID with you.

Photocopies or birth certificates will not be accepted and are not valid forms of photo ID.

Please do not come without your valid photo ID if you feel you could look under 25, as you may be turned away if you cannot prove your age.

The event running times are 8pm – 6am.

Last entry is at 12am midnight.

There is a strict no re-entry policy on the day.

The clocks do not change at Westfest. Please do not adjust your watches until you leave Westfest, unfortunately there is no magic extra hour. The event runs for 10 hours from 8pm on Saturday night until 6am Sunday morning. With the clocks changing this may show as 5am on your phone or smart-watch.

For security reasons all Westfest ticket holders are subject to searches at entry.

The following items are prohibited and may be confiscated if found:

• Food & drink
• Illegal substances and New Psychoactive Substances (legal highs), including the use of nitrous oxide, inside or outside the event. Anyone found in possession of drugs may face prosecution.
• Glass or aerosols, including bottles
• Seats and chairs
• Large bags over A4 size
• Umbrellas & parasols
• Tents, gazebos, tables, BBQs, stoves and gas cannisters
• Banners and flags with sticks/poles
• Animals (other than assistance dogs)
• Dangerous items (eg. knives, scissors, flares/fireworks, lighter fuel, air horns, klaxons, laser pens)
• Chinese lanterns
• Bicycles, skateboards and scooters
• Anything else that may pose a risk to public safety/security

You can bring prescribed medication as long as you have a doctor's note or valid medical certificate.

No, but there will be a wide range of food & drink to purchase and free water will be available from the bars when requested.

Unfortunately we can’t issue you with a refund if you can’t make the event due to work commitments or your mates have dropped out. In these circumstances, we advise passing on your tickets privately to avoid losing out on the money spent. Refunds can only be offered if the event is cancelled or postponed, as agreed upon purchase.

Unfortunately we can’t issue you with a refund if you can’t make the event due to work commitments or your mates have dropped out. In these circumstances, we advise passing on your tickets privately to avoid losing out on the money spent. Refunds can only be offered if the event is cancelled or postponed, as agreed upon purchase.

Please note that this is a festival event and, as such, will be on a grass surface which may be slightly uneven. It is always worth checking weather conditions on the day and making any adjustments to equipment you may need to bring with you for your convenience and comfort.

The event organisers provide a free personal assistant ticket to people who may need personal help from a trusted assistant at the event.

To do this, please follow these points:

1. Order a ticket in the same name as is shown on the proof of disability document.

2. Send your proof of disability document (photo/scan by email) which can include current Disabled Living Allowance document, PIP or equivalent to mail@slamminevents.com.

3. You will then be provided with an equivalent grade ticket, be that Standard, VIP or VVIP.

You need to email the details through to mail@slamminevents.com

Strobe lighting and smoke effects will be used at Westfest and loud music can damage your hearing.