Everything you need to know about the Northampton Town Festival 2022

As we get closer and closer to The Northampton Town Festival, we are getting lots of questions related to the weekend.

We’ve tried our best to cover everything here if there is anything else you want to know. Message the Facebook page or email info@showtimeeventsgroup.co.uk

When is the Northampton Town Festival
Friday the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of July

 What time does it open?
Friday 5 pm-11pm
Saturday 12pm-11pm

 Where can I get tickets?
Tickets are available at Skiddle:skiddle.com/e/35989206

Friday – Balloons Tunes & Fireworks 17:00-23:00
Adult £6 plus booking fee
Children £4 plus booking fee

Saturday- 11:00-23:00
£2.35 plus booking fee
Children under 1m tall go free

Sunday- 11:00-23:00
£2.35 plus booking fee
Children under 1m tall go free

Can I buy tickets on the day?
Yes, you can, tickets are £3 on the day.

✋Can I leave and come back?
Yes, you can leave and come back on the day, just make sure you have a stamp or reshow your ticket.

Can I book a balloon flight?
Virgin Balloon Flights will be operating over the weekend. If you want to book a balloon flight, you can find out more information here: https://booking.virginballoonflights.co.uk/book/

 Can I bring my dog?
We are a dog-friendly event. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, we do ask that you keep them on a lead.

Can I bring food and drink?
You can bring your own picnic, but strictly NO ALCOHOL or GAZEBOS, bag searches will be in place on the day.

 Is there Parking?

Yes there is parking, please follow the signs as you approach the racecourse. All-day parking is £5.

 Public Transport
Please check all timetables ahead of travelling, it may be busier than usual.

⛺️Is camping available?
There are no camping facilities available

What times do the balloons go up?

The balloon flights are scheduled for Friday evening: 18:00-19:00
Saturday morning: 6:00-7:00
Saturday evening: 18:00-19:00
Sunday morning: 06:00-7:00

All balloon flights are weather dependent and subject to change, the Facebook page will be updated regularly regarding the weather conditions.

Will we be able to watch the balloons in the morning?

If you would like to see the Saturday and Sunday early morning balloon flights, it’s free to come and see the wonderful balloons take to the skies.
Gates open from 6am to 8am, but we request that everyone has vacated the grounds by 8am.
Lineup
Full line up ☀️
Friday 1st July

17:00-23:00

18:30 -19:30 Dean Gallagher (Liam Gallagher)
19:30 -20:30 Ska’rnaby Street Madness – Solo Tribute to Madness, Suggs & all things Ska
20:30 – 21:30 DJ Set (Lynton)
21:30-22:30 Totally Jam – Tribute
22:00 – 22:30 Balloon Night Glow

. 22:30 Fireworks Display

Saturday 2nd July

12:00-23:00

12:00-13:00 Dan Bolddog Lings
13:00-14:00 Clown Bluey (Crazy Fire Engine)
14:00-15:00 Stannage International (Stunt Show)
. 15:00-16:00 DJ Set (Lynton)
16:00-17:00 Dan Bolddog Lings
17:00-18:00 Clown Bluey (Crazy Fire Engine)
. 19:00-20:00 Stannage International (Stunt Show)
. 20:00-21:00 Band – Paragon
. 21:00-21:30 Band – DJ Lyton
. 21:30-22:30 Band – Red House
. 22:00 – 22:30 Balloon Night Glow

. 22:30 Fireworks Display

Sunday 3rd July

12:00-23:00

12:00-13:00 Dan Bolddog Lings
. 13:00-14:00 Clown Bluey (Crazy Fire Engine)
. 14:00-15:00 Stannage International (Stunt Show)
. 15:00-16:00 DJ Set (Lynton)
16:00-17:00 Dan Bolddog Lings
. 17:00-18:00 Clown Bluey (Crazy Fire Engine)
. 18:00-19:00 Stannage International Stunt Show)
. 19:00-20:00 River Junction
. 20:00-20:30 DJ Set (Lynton)

. 20:30-21:30 8 Feet Under

Throughout the weekend there will also be:

Funfair
⛺️ Trade stalls
Craft tent
Bars
Festival Food

. Big Rigs – Trucks

⚠️HOT AIR BALLOONS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT
⚠️ ALL TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE