DadFest2026 Sussex

DadFest our award-winning festival for all father figures and their children. DadFest was awarded 'Best Small Event in the UK' in 2015 and in 2025.

DadFest is the only festival in the country just for fathers and their children and is a fun-filled weekend of activities. All children (boys/girls/NB) of all ages and all father figures/ dads welcome (male carers, grandads, step-fathers, uncles, etc).

There’s something for everyone at DadFest Sussex including campfire cooking, archery, bat walks, star-gazing, soccer skills, wood-carving, kids disco, Forest School, pond fishing, arts & crafts, storytelling, magician, water rockets, circus skills, meet the farm animals, slip n slide, rifle range, dad dancing & more. Your ticket includes all these activities, as well as camping and parking - there are no extra costs.

We also have food & drink tickets that will cover six meals, all hot drinks, any cold drinks and snacks for the whole weekend (not alcohol and not bottles/cans): save time and effort with a food & drink ticket. Only £40 for dad and £30 for children. There will be a range of meal options each day, including vegetarian and vegan options, hot and cold drinks, as well as a bar selling local beers & cider. If you don't want a weekend meal ticket, you can 'pay as you go' with the caterers and/or bring your own food and camping stove.

We have been running DadFest since 2014. Just to say that all activities are run by experienced, qualified staff and facilitators.

Cancellation Policy:

• If the organisers cancel DadFest, you will receive a full refund for your tickets. We will endeavour to give as much notice as possible. DadFest will go ahead if it rains but if it is stormy we may have to cancel with limited notice. The organisers will not refund any other costs you may have incurred, such as travel or equipment costs.
• If you need to cancel your ticket:
• up to 30 days prior DadFest we will reimburse you 100%
• up to 15 days prior to DadFest we will reimburse you 50%
• sorry but we will not reimburse you if you cancel within two weeks of DadFest

DadFest Sussex is at Yoghurt Rooms, Busses Farm just outside East Grinstead - https://yoghurtrooms.com/. Book early as this event always sells out. Some yurt accommodation available - please contact Yoghurt Rooms directly if you want to upgrade.

"DadFest is the best camp ever! I wish I could stay here forever. My favourite part was telling dad jokes around the fire!” aged 8

“My daughter and I had a wonderful time crafting, playing and bonding with each other. The campsite was picturesque with beautiful views and good facilities. All the activities were great fun.”