Ferocious Dog to headline Farmer Phil's Festival 2013

Festival regulars Ferocious Dog top the first acts confirmed for next year's Farmer Phil's Festival which takes place from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August 2013.

Started as a three piece in the late 80's The band split and reformed a couple of times in the early days, then following the tragic death of Paul Newbury in 2005, they were joined by Brad Drury (Dave Drury's Son) (Drums). Later they were joined by Kyle Peters (Guitar) and finally one of the showmen of the band Ellis Waring (Mandolin/Guitar) joined in early 2011.

Festival organisers have confirmed that after a great performance this year Ferocious Dog will be the headliners on Friday at the 2013 festival. also confirmed are Three Sheets T'Wind on the Main Stage on Saturday, and John Hardman.

The festival caters for 2000 people and the organisers call it a family friendly event. There will be food and drink available on site (which caters for vegetarians too), as well as flushing toilets, licensed bars, stalls, craft and merchandise tents, woodcarving, newsagent/tobacconist on site for supplies, and quiet family area.

As well as the main stage, expect an acoustic stage, a cinema, variety/comedy tent, a silent disco, green workshops and discussions on green issues are running through out the weekend, and there is a Sunday farmers market. There's also fancy dress, and alternative therapies to explore in the Healing area.

There is a dedicated area for children with circus workshops, with story tellers and craft and art work shops, circus skills and puppet shows, fancy dress competition for the little ones. Zorbs and fair ground rides. All children's entertainment is free.

Farmer Phil's also promotes sustainability and tries to raise awareness of green life style choices.

Early bird tickets are priced at £65 for a weekend ticket including free camping. The on the gate ticket price will be £80. To buy tickets, click here.

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