Avon Fest 2026

Talks and workshops about the land, water and people of our Avon Bioregion. With performances, food and sauna on the banks of the Avon.
About this Event

Our annual celebration of river lovers on the banks of our Avon to honour the water that connects the communities of our bioregion together.
Talks will be hosted by Dan Burgess of the Spaceship Earth Podcast and Mrs Meg Avon featuring:

• Discussions about water quality and our new citizen's scinece testing programme
• Food and land hub and farm cluster updates
• Updates on the Avon Bioregional charter of river rights and the UK River Rights movement
  After the talks there will be some interactive workshops about how river guardians or others can get involved with any of the above themes.
  We will eat delicious curries and cakes from wonderful local caterers, and the sauna will be going all day next to the river with a clean plunge pool to refresh yourself.
  In the evening there will be a set-list of incredible musicians and performers from across the We Are Avon network.
  We are looking forward to celebrating with you!
  *Timings may be subject to change
  

Agenda

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
River Guardian Updates
Host: Meg Avon
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
New Land and Food Hub Introduction
Host: Hamish Evans
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Water Quality Testing Plan
Host: Eoghan Colcannon
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Avon Bioregional Charter Updates
Host: Elena Blanco
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Breakout Groups
Host: Maddy Longhurst
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Food (currys and cakes)
🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Performances and Open Mic