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A weekend of fun for families promised at CarFest
If you're looking for summer holiday activities for the family, this year's CarFest promises another weekend of fun for all at Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire across the upcoming bank holiday weekend (Friday, August 22 to Sunday 24).
Now in it's 14th year, CarFest – the brainchild of radio presenter Chris Evans – offers an incredible combination of cars, food, live music and family entertainment.
Presented by bp pulse, at the centre of the action is the Michelin–Protyre Autocare Track, with three live shows each day featuring more than 140 extraordinary vehicles, from pre-war Bentleys and classic Bugattis to today's most powerful supercars, Formula 1 icons, NASCARs, and cutting-edge EVs. For racing enthusiasts, Track Stars showcases open and closed-wheel icons, including the Spice C2 Le Mans and the much-missed Eddie Jordan's 1998 Jordan 198, famously driven by Damon Hill, while Motorsport Mayhem ramps up the action with drift demos, NASCAR thrills, and plenty of tyre-shredding fun. The Drag Show celebrates raw power with roaring quarter-mile machines, and Stage Stars: Historic Rally revisits the fierce Group B rally era. There's family-friendly excitement too, from performance-ready SUVs and fast family haulers to the sunshine vibes of dune buggies and beach-inspired builds.
While cars remain at the heart of the action, CarFest is proudly seven festivals in one – with entertainment for all ages and interests. Across the weekend, visitors can enjoy live music from big names including Busted, Madness, Rita Ora, Travis, Squeeze, Sam Ryder and Kim Wilde. Beyond the main stage, there's even more to discover with FoodFest's tastings and demonstrations, SpaFest's wellbeing experiences, StarFest's celebrity conversations, and a packed programme of performances, talks and workshops across The Author's Stage and beyond.
CarFest remains true to its purpose – giving back. One hundred percent of profits go to UK children's charities, including BBC Children in Need, Rainbow Trust, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Teenage Cancer Trust, Starlight, Young Epilepsy, Naomi House & Jacksplace, Sebastian's Action Trust, Max's Marathon and Comic Relief.
From vintage cars and track thrills to live music and family fun, CarFest 2025 offers something for everyone – all in support of good causes.
