Skotoberfest in Aberdeenshire to offer discounts to make festival ‘affordable and inclusive’
Organisers of a brand-new festival in the north-east are going the extra mile to make it accessible and affordable for all.
Skotoberfest will take place at Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire on October 11 and is determined to be family-friendly and provide music and activities “to suit all tastes”.
To prove that, the festival is offering a 10 per cent discount for blue light cardholders, students and over 60s.
Event owner Kay Thomson, of Your Vibe Events, said: "At Skotoberfest, we’re passionate about creating a festival that’s welcoming, affordable, and inclusive.
“Blue light cardholders, students, and those aged 60 and over represent people who give so much to our communities.
“Whether that is through vital public service, learning for the future, or a lifetime of contribution, we want to recognise that by making the event more accessible.
“Skotoberfest is all about bringing people together to celebrate – from great music and food to the fun of family-friendly Oktoberfest traditions – and we don’t want anyone to feel left out.
“This discount is our way of saying thank you while making sure as many people as possible can join the experience.”
In addition to the discount, Skotoberfest has teamed up with Premier Coaches to make getting to and from the venue as convinient as possible.
Premier Coaches will provide a shuttle bus service from Inverurie and Kemnay, with a possible stop off in Kintore.
Return tickets for the bus will be £10 and will be payable on the day to the driver. More details on the shuttle bus will be released in due course.
Parking will also be available at Castle Fraser, manned by Alford Rotary Club. This will cost £2 and is available to pre-book through Eventbrite.
Skotoberfest will bring all the fun and excitement of Oktoberfest - a traditional German celebration - to the heart of Aberdeenshire,
A range of activities, including live music, delicious food stalls, and a fantastic selection of brews, will be on offer at the all-day event.
Music begins at 11am and runs until 10.30pm. Turriff Silver Oompah Band; Annie Lennox by Shona McVey; Aberdeenshire Saxophone Orchestra; Monza Express; The Proclaimers by Broclaimers; Rock Choir; Dignity - the Deacon Blue experience and Broma are all playing - with a surprise still due to be confirmed.
There will also be performances from Saxophone Orchestra, Starlite Disco DJ, and circus acts including Heartwood Circus and the Moray Flying Circus - as well as a dedicated kids’ zone and a sausage-eating contest.
A family ticket for the festival - two adults and three children aged between five and 12 - is £60.
Tickets are £26 for adults, £24 for teenagers (13-17) and £12 for children aged between five and 12. Children under the age of five go for free.
For discounted tickets email yourvibe2010@gmail.com. All other tickets can be bought at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skotoberfest-tickets-1235416868109?aff=oddtdtcreator
The 10 per cent discount is applied to ALL tickets purchased by the discount holder and each ID or card can only be used once.
For more information, visit www.skotoberfest.com