‘Morgues are more entertaining' – ‘Rip off' festival promising ‘high-octane' family fun day slammed as ‘SHAMBLES'
PUNTERS have slammed a family festival as a 'rip off' after it promised 'high octane' fun, with one critic saying 'morgues were more entertaining'.
The 'High Octane Family Fest Weekender' was held at Ffos Las Racecourse in Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, Wales, over the bank holiday weekend.
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Attendees were not happy about the 'High Octane Family Fest Weekender' at Ffos Las Racecourse, saying it was a 'shambles'
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But attendees have been taking to social media to warn others; one said it was a 'shambles' and told others 'do not attend'.
Another claimed they lasted '20 minutes max' before deciding to pack it in and return to their car.
One said it was a 'total rip-off'.
Robyn Morgan and her family went to the event on May 24.
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She described the event has 'absolutely shocking,' going on to write: 'Please don't waste your money, we lasted 15 minutes.'
Robyn also claimed: "[The event is] not as described, even today when the weather nicer.'
She added: "There is one ramp for the BMX bikes. Teacups, trampolines, one ride and a crazy maze.
'One burger van, one sweet stall, one ice cream van, and you can see it all stood in one place.
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"Balloon baskets were there but not inflating balloons, a character stitch walking round, no music, no atmosphere."
She said: "Such a waste of time and wouldn't really keep the kids entertained.
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'They shouldn't be able to get away with advertising this and certainly shouldn't be charging for tickets.
"I've seen more entertainment at a morgue. It is absolutely shocking."
Another attendee on Saturday, who wanted to remain
anonymous
, told
She claimed: "There were three men on BMX bikes - who were pretty good in all honesty - a hot air balloon that didn't go up, five very expensive fairground rides (tea cups, fun house, trampolines, a spinning thing, and two toddler rides).
"There was one burger van and a sweet van," which she said were "overpriced" and claimed there was no bar and no live music.
"I got super-early bird tickets at £13.45, but some people have paid £30/ticket. I have asked for a refund of my tickets for tomorrow."
The event was held across May 24-26, starting at 10am and finishing at 8pm, each day.
Organisers held a 'flash sale' on Friday, selling tickets for £3 each but adults who bought their tickets in advance are thought to have paid between £13 and £30 for their entry to the event.
High Octane Events had advertised the event as being 'unforgettable'.
A post to its social media platforms last week said: "This time
next
week we'll be putting the finishing touches on a wonderful weekend of hot air ballooning, live music, fairground rides, motorbike shows and more!"
The company has now responded to the criticisms with a spokesperson writing on the High Octane Events' Facebook page: "A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Ffos Las event this weekend!
"We truly appreciate your support and
energy
, it means everything to the High Octane Events team.
"Unfortunately, the poor weather impacted our schedule and some parts of the show didn't go ahead as planned.
"We completely understand that this may have been disappointing for some of you, and we want to sincerely apologise if the experience fell short of expectations.
"If you were unhappy with any part of the event, please don't hesitate to message us directly - we're here to listen and make things right wherever we can.
"Thank you again for being part of the High Octane Events community. We're already working hard to make the next one even better!"
The Sun Online has contact High Octane Events for further comment.
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Organisers promised a 'wonderful weekend'
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