WEST MOORS WESTIVAL 2025

West Moors Westival 2026

Saturday 11th July on Fryer Field, West Moors, from 12-4pm

Westival returns to West Moors on Saturday 11^th July, and everyone is warmly invited to come along and be part of the fun. Organised by West Moors Town Council and supported by some amazing local businesses and organisations (see below!), Westival is a true community celebration.

Taking place from 12pm to 4pm on Fryer Field, the afternoon is set to be packed with entertainment, activities and festival fun for all ages. Best of all, entry and parking are completely free, making it the perfect day out for families, friends and neighbours to enjoy together.

This year's programme features a fantastic mix of returning favourites and brand-new attractions, and as always visitors can enjoy all the classic festival favourites that make Westival so special – including a huge range of stalls and a fantastic selection of food and drink.

Free parking is available via Bond Avenue off Station Road, with disabled parking located in the Pavilion car park. Simply follow the signs from Station Road, where our friendly marshals will be on hand to guide you.

Entertainment

Live music from The Audio All Stars
A rousing performance from Bournemouth Carnival Band (also known as the Spiderman Band!)
Motors & More showcase (formerly known as the Wheel Display)
A 'levelled up' moutain bike stunt show from Urban Displays
Goats and small animal handling with Blandford Animal Sanctuary
Kids magic show and circus skills with Krazy Kev
Stunning aerial hoop and trapeze displays from Phoenix Aerial (plus extra surprises!)
Birds of prey handling and flying with The Falcon's Crest
Kids craft tent run by Know Wander
Ferret racing every hour with Wessex Ferret Club
Climbing wall and bouldering cave
Cash raffle with prizes of £500, £300 and £200 to be won
PLUS a fantastic selection of stalls and food vendors

Get involved!

Sponsor Westival - all contributions are gratefully received! Get in touch to discuss our sponsorship options.

Volunteer an hour of your time on the day - this could be litter picking, manning an activity, taking photographs or whatever you think you can help with! Get in touch to find out more.

Crowd sit and stand as man performs bike stunts.

Crowds sit and stand in front of a stage truck as a three-piece band perform.

West Moors came alive on Saturday 12th July as Westival returned to Fryer Field for its sixth year - drawing thousands despite the scorching summer heat. The much-loved event once again delivered a fantastic day of family-friendly fun, community connection, and local pride.

More than 70 stalls lined the field, showcasing everything from handcrafted goods and delicious treats to tombolas and games run by local businesses, charities, and community groups.

Live music soundtracked the lively atmosphere, with energetic pop-rock covers from Chill and a soulful performance by singer-songwriter Charlotte Geary. Families flocked to the shaded craft tent hosted by Know Wander, offering free creative activities for children. For thrill-seekers, Steamship Circus provided circus skills including tightrope walking and aerial hoop, while South Coast Adventures drew crowds to their climbing wall.

Entertainment highlights included Krazy Kev’s ever-popular magic show, jaw-dropping bike stunts from Urban Display, and a chance to meet birds of prey courtesy of The Falcon Crest. Sadly, it was too warm for the ferrets this year, but we hope they’ll return in 2026!

The Wheel Display was the biggest yet, with 110 shiny vehicles on show. The award for “The Car I’d Most Like to Take Home” went to James Thorpe for his quirky custom ‘Bedzuki’ pickup, Doreen.

The cash raffle saw four lucky winners walk away with prizes, including £500 for the top winner and a hamper filled with goodies donated by West Moors councillors.

West Moors Town Council extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the day possible - from volunteers and sponsors to the Wessex 4x4 Response Team, who did a stellar job managing the parking. We’re already looking forward to Westival 2026!