The Best Bands Performing at Hogsozzle Festival this Year

Hogsozzle. What? You heard me Hogsozzle.

No, I’m not drunk (yet), I’m on about one of this year’s most wild festivals. Set in the countryside of Stevenage, Hertford Hogsozzle is a festival with a difference. In its sixth year, the team ‘Team Ridiculous’  promise to bring an amazing musical line up, with some favourite faces from previous Hogsozzle’s and some new fresh faces the music isn’t all that’s to be enjoyed.

Over the weekend there will be drinking, lots of drinking and lots of food. They have unlimited hog roast for all those attending as well as a host of food stalls bringing exotic foods from around the globe. Their drinks policy allows festival goers to bring in a limited amount of alcohol and then use drinks tokens to carry on drinking on site.

The mad hogs who organise Hogsozzle organise a massive paint fight so they ask you to bring something old and white for the legendary event. WARNING: IT’S NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED.

The best part about Hogsozzle? Personally for me is the fact it’s mandatory fancy dress. You must have read my SMIFFYS Easter post right? Where I dressed up as a duck? No? Read it here man, don’t you be missing out on that treat!

Anyways back to business. Fancy dress. Yeah. Festival fancy dress. You can see how excited I am about it. Like I LOVE fancy dress. These two are my ultimate favourite fancy dress costumes. Never was there a fairy or a ballet dancer to be seen when I was around. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ALL THE WAY!!!

Fancy Dress

When this year’s theme was announced, well I couldn’t even contain my excitement. Childhood Dreams. YES. What an absolute treat. I’d go back to my childhood tomorrow if I could. No dramas, living carefree. It’s lovely to dream but what about if I could stand in a field, prosecco in hand dressed as a mermaid, a pirate, a princess. Perhaps I could EVENTUALLY become the Pink Power Ranger. Imagine that? Throwing off the shackles of society to become a drunken, hog eating child. Now that’s the life.

Previous years have included Circus & Carnival, Animal, Film Characters and more.

Who says Bank Holidays have to be boring why not join us between the 27th and 29th May at Hogsozzle. Who will you be going as?

Tips for Going to a Festival

Here are five tips to make the most out of your festival experience at Hogsozzle or any other wild festival:

1. Dress to Impress in Fancy Dress

With Hogsozzle’s theme like “Childhood Dreams,” don’t just wear any costume—go all out! Pick something unique and comfortable that you can dance in, and prepare to get covered in paint. Think about adding fun accessories or props that are easy to carry but add to your look.

2. Pack for the Paint Fight

The iconic paint fight at Hogsozzle is a highlight, but it’s messy! Bring old clothes, ideally white, to let the colours pop. Pack a plastic bag for post-paint clothes and maybe even some biodegradable wipes to clean up a bit afterward.

3. Stay Hydrated and Snack Smart

With plenty of food and drinks available, it’s easy to overlook staying hydrated. Bring a refillable water bottle and snack stash so you’re fuelled up all weekend. Light, non-perishable snacks will help keep your energy up for dancing and festivities.

4. Bring Essentials (But Pack Light!)

Bring only what you need: think a small backpack with sunscreen, a portable charger, any medications, and a poncho in case of rain. Festivals are more fun without heavy bags, and these essentials will keep you comfortable and ready for anything.

5. Make the Most of Your Fancy Dress

Hogsozzle is all about expressing yourself, so fully embrace the theme! Get into character, take plenty of photos, and interact with other festival-goers. Fancy dress is a great conversation starter and will make your festival experience that much more memorable.

Win Hogsozzle tickets

We’ve got 2 pairs of tickets to give away FREE for the festival, all you’ll need is your fancy dress costume and you’ll be ready for a memorable Bank Holiday weekend. Simply click here to enter to win.

Get your tickets from Hogsozzle here

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