Forest Fest | More than just a feast of music in the Emo Village this July
For week’s now it’s been turning heads, and everyone is talking about Forest Fest!
The new boutique music and arts festival being staged in Emo village, Co Laois from July 22 to 24 has a line-up to rival any, for many, it’s easily one of the best summer festivals and music makes a triumphant return in 2022.
With over 45 bands and performers on the bill, across 3-stages this is the festival no one wants to miss.
“Forest Fest is all about the experience, the ambience, the atmosphere every bit as much as it is about the acts and artists which has everyone buzzing with excitement as the build up to the event continues,” explains Forest Fest promoter, Philip Meagher.
“From the outset we have put a great emphasis on quality and that’s obviously reflected in the line-up, an eclectic and entertaining mix, and so we wanted to replicate that approach to the other elements of the festival such as the food court and refreshment offering.”
He continues:
“We have taken our time to assess the dozens of food vendor applications we received and I’m delighted to say that we have come up with an excellent selection for festival fans to savour and enjoy, based on quality food offerings, the best of artisan produce, top of the range street food stalls, with the range and full spectrum of food favourites that you want to treat fans too throughout the weekend.
“The Forest Fest food court is second to none, and features the best in the business, catering for a diversity of tastes, from vendors that are vastly experienced in catering for large crowds, premier events such as Taste of Dublin and other leading festivals.
Prosecco Lounge, Whiskey & Liqour Corner, strawberries & cream
Forest Fest at Emo village wouldn’t be the same without the legendary chef and sommelier Stefano, of Batonis Restaurant fame, who will be brining their famed Lobster Rolls, Prosecco and Wine Bar, Whiskey and Liquor Corner along with delicious strawberries and cream direct to the Forest Fest arena.
Forest Fest has previously announced that it will provide a full bar service in the concert arena, including a dedicated craft beer zone featuring Wicklow Wolf, and Ballykilcavan Breweries. All beers will be served in reusable souvenir pint cups.
And there’s lots more treat in store at Forest Fest – including our amazing children’s arts and entertainment programme curated by the multi-talented and awesomely creative Port’ Art Collective - full details on the Forest Fest website www.forest fest.ie
“Broken Theatre Circus company is an explosion of colour and craziness with a mission to have you laughing and leaping! With our hilarious Circus show followed by workshops for children of all ages to learn Circus skills such as juggling, balance, hula hoops, object manipulation and more.
The Forest Fest Day-by-Day Line-Up
Forest Fest opens on Friday, July 22 featuring Strings n’ Things, Greenshine, Hamsandwich, Hermitage Green, Harvest, Power of Dreams, Jack L and The 4 of Us.
Also, on the Saturday bill are Something Happens, Mundy, Paddy Casey, The Riptide Movement, Lisa Lambe, Cathy Davey, Inni-K, Thumper, Strand, Strength in Numbers, Carpark Sci-Fi, AIS, Three Underneath, The Barley Mob, Manden Express, Vendetta Love, Ares Redemption, Motion Sickness, Bicurious and The Outcast Crew.
The final day of the festival, Sunday July 24 stars The Waterboys, King Kong Company, Damien Dempsey, The Lost Messiahs, Soda Blonde, Hothouse Flowers, Stockton’s Wing, Pogueology, Walk the Line, The Barley Mob, Eileen Gogan, Cua, The Pearly Whites, Big Spoon, Paper Planes, Dopamine and Flublah.
Complete performer profiles, tickets, children’s entertainment, and your frequently asked questions and lots more info on www.forestfest.ie
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