A new festival is set to steam into town this spring, promising three days of live music, DJs, local food and family entertainment under heated marquees.
The first Steamer Fest will take place from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15 at The Steamer Coffee House & Kitchen in Cullompton. Organisers say the event will be fully indoors and under cover within large heated marquees in the grounds of the venue.
The weekend opens on Friday, March 13 with an event titled “Unlucky for Some… Party for Us”. A children’s disco will run from 3.45pm to 5.30pm before the evening switches to an adults-only party from 6pm.
The Friday night line-up features DJ Hatchett, known for his “Sin Bin” after-match parties at the Exeter Chiefs, and Superstar DJ Chris, who is known for DJ sets at the Devon Truck Show. The bar will serve a range of drinks including locally made ales, lagers, ciders and wines.
On Saturday, March 14, the festival will host a Local Food & Drink Fair, described as a family-friendly day celebrating local producers and festival flavours. The fair is being held in partnership with Food Drink Devon and is supported by Mid Devon District Council.
Visitors will be able to meet local producers and sample food and drink, alongside live music on stage throughout the day and street food stalls.
Later that evening, Saturday becomes Steamer Fest After Hours, an 18+ event with live music from local bands including The Mighty Rough Justice and Morning After.
The festival concludes on Sunday, March 15 with “Made for Mum Sunday”, a Mother’s Day special offering what organisers describe as a more relaxed end to the weekend. The programme includes a magic show and balloon modelling, arts and crafts, free massages from the Wellness Angels, and community performances.
Visitors can also book an award-winning breakfast at The Steamer Coffee House & Kitchen before taking part in the day’s activities.
Steamer Fest has been designed to cater for a range of audiences, from daytime family entertainment to late-night live music and DJs.
Tickets are available at www.steamerfest.co.uk.
Event details: Steamer Fest, The Steamer Coffee House & Kitchen, Cullompton, EX15 1QP.
