19 August 2014

THE MAGIC OF JUST SO FESTIVAL 2014


The reality of home is sinking in as we look back at the magical weekend spent at Just So Festival, three days of pure wonderment are now over but the memories created are etched in our minds and will last a lifetime. F can't stop talking about the fun he had romping in the woods, watching beautiful and curious performances, digging for gold and darting through the mirror maze dressed as a fox. It's so hard to sum up the fantastic work that Rowan and Sarah have put into making this festival so amazing, and I can only hope these photos can offer you a tiny glimpse of how fab it actually was.

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We arrived and pitched out tent alongside the lovely Heather, Kat, Lottie and Sarah Lou on Friday, eager to get on site and explore the delights the festival had to offer and oh boy we weren't disappointed. We headed straight for the spellbound forest to try our hand at Lantern Making ready for the Lantern Parade on Saturday evening. We collected our willow branches and tape, chose a log near the fire and got creative, with F helping tape the branches together, willing them to hold their shape, before attaching the paper and leaving it swaying in the trees to dry. F was so proud holding it out in procession as we wound our way down through the woods, following the soft glow of lanterns before partying at the end of the trail to live music.

There were so many highlights to the weekend, the atmospheric sculpture, Shadowplay, which slowly turned as crowds swirled around it and peeked into the machine, the enchanting Arthur's Dream Boat which had F transfixed as the giant puppets took to the stage and caused squeals of delight from the crowd, snuggling under blankets for a evening showing of Bugsy Malone which ended with the lights being turned up and children running round with cream pies, and not to mention the Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie. This performance was by far my absolute favourite, the crowd roaring with laughter, children screaming in delight, it summed up the magic of the weekend.


Open air cinema, organised pillow fights, tribal contests, retro discos, a wandering Gruffalo, pirate training camp, fern headdress workshops, puppet shows, pigeon post, urchin clad mermaids, the elusive fairy queen, vintage circus jugglers, not to mention hearty festival food all serving child's portions. It's the stuff children's dreams are made of.

We were very kindly given complimentry tickets to attend Just So Festival and would love to thank Rowan and Sarah for the most magical time. 

Our super fun socks were courtesy of Chatty Feet, and kept our toes warm and gave us a good giggle in the tent.



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27 comments

  1. Your children look as if they had a wonderful time - so many fabulous things to do with and for children now!

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  2. Such lovely pictures! It certainly does look magical! x

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  3. How cool this looks, wish it was a bit closer so could of gone.

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  4. Next year we are so definitely going. I am going to make it happen. You pictures look amazing

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  5. Oh wow this looks brilliant for little ones! Makes me wish I was 5 again :)

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  6. it looks so lovely and lovely to see your fella pop up on the blog too :) bet F had a blast! x

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  7. Gorgeous, gorgeous photos! This festival looks and sounds perfect and I really want to take my nippers - maybe next year will be the year!
    P.S. I have to ask where did you get that Sarah & Duck camera - we're all obsessed with that programme in our house!

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    1. thanks for the kind words :) The Sarah & Duck camera was from a cbeebies mag we got on the car journey there :) x

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  8. aw looks like an amazing festival, if it wasn't the same weekend as Greenman I would have loved to check it out! Lovely photos!

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  9. What a feast for the eyes!! It sounds like a truly magical festival with something for everyone.

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  10. Wonderful pictures! Looks, and sounds, like you had loads and loads of fun!

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  11. Just So Festival looks like exactly our kind of thing, I need to keep my eyes open for news about it next year - the only problem I've had the past couple of years is I only seem to read about it after it's happened and not before - which would remind me to get tickets! Will scribble on the calendar to check early next year :) Looks such fun - such happy shots!

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    1. Think they come out on Friday 22nd August (may be mis~remembering, but I'm fairly sure I spotted that somewhere) x

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  12. Wow this looks brilliant. I hadn't thought of this festival before but might have to plan a trip for next year. Love your photos.

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  13. I really wish we had gone to Just So - so many families I know we're there :( Next year, fingers crossed as it looks great!

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  14. What a wonderful festival, the kids are having so much fun.

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  15. I haven't heard of this festival and it sounds great. I especially love the Gruffalo too

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  16. Great photos, it looks like so much fun. Def adding onto the list for next year x

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  17. Wow it really looks like it was magical. We always look forward to summer festivals - enjoyment all round - toddlers and young children love camping - fact and at festivals there is just so much to do and so much fun to be had. Such beautiful photos :)

    Laura x

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  18. Wonderful! And lovely to spend a little time together with your sooper mister F x

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  19. I love your picture heavy post. Your photos tell of all the fun and laughter you had and are brilliant in their own right. It sounds action packed with outdoor fun from start to end with plenty of exciting memories to keep forever. Thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids.

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  20. I'm really starting to warm to the idea of family friendly festivals. It looks like you had an amazing time

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    1. They really are so much fin and there are so many great ones to go to. x

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  21. Looks like you had an absolute blast. The photos are amazing!

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