The choice of festivals is massive: music, literature, cookery even death.
If you can think of it, there is sure to be a festival for it somewhere. Having said that, most charge a hefty entrance fee, here are a few low and no-cost options for you to consider.
Free music festivals
June 16-17, Leamington Peace Festival – peacefestival.org.uk
July 20-22, Upton Blues Festival – uptonbluesfestival.com
July 20-29, Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell Jazz Festival – birminghamjazzfestival.com/
July 27-August 4, Monmouth Music Festival – monmouthfestival.co.uk
August 31-September 2, Godiva Festival – godivafestival.com
September 13-15, Worcester Music Festival – worcestermusicfestival.co.uk
Other free festivals include
June 1-2, MotoFest 2019, Coventry City Centre – coventrymotofest.com
July 19-21, Bristol Harbour Festival – bristolharbourfestival.co.uk
August 8-11, Bristol International Balloon Fiesta – bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk
And for just £1
Ola Birmingham Mela, July 20 21— Europe's largest Asian festival – birminghammela.com
Volunteering at festivals
Festivals use agencies to find their volunteers, online registration is usually open during the winter months, so you need to register well in advance to stand a chance of being selected to for the festival of your choice.
More information about volunteering at the big ticket festivals is available at:
dcvolunteers.paamapplication.co.uk/dcvolunteers/
hotboxevents.com
festaff.co.uk
seedstaff.co.uk
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