CarFest South

August 28, 2016 • Leave a Comment

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For the fifth year running CarFest South, the brainchild of TV presenter and Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans, was held at Laverstoke Park Farm, the home of former Formula World F1 driver Jody Scheckter and his wife Claire.

The aim of the event is to raise money for BBC Children in Need and only visitors who want to have fun are allowed in! CarFest is not only a festival for petrol heads but for the entire family of all ages concluding with first rate music entertainment on all three nights of the festival.

Laverstoke Farm specialises in natural organic food including their own ice cream made from the milk of buffalo's raised on the farm.

TV Presenter Beverley Turner commentated throughout the event and she was joined by her husband Olympic Gold Medallist James Cracknell OBE.

Saturday kicked of with a serious 'fun run' which was led by a very agile gorilla which turned out to be Chris Evans in disguise.

Host Jody Scheckter eatery did some runs on his pride and joy factor - no ordinary tractor, a Porsche Tractor!

CarFest is a family fun event with attractions geared to appeal to all ages. Chris Evans presented a fantastic bunch of cars for the sprint up the hill climb along with other group classes including Hot Rods, Formula 1 and some impressive burn-outs by the Dragsters. Celebrity Chef James Martin was at the wheel of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for the hill climb.

Throughout the day on the Showgrounds there was entertainment for the whole family. The Kids Driving School gave kids of a certain height the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some real cars. New for 2016 was the Vintage Village where visitors could buy vintage fashions, jive to the live music or simply rest their feet with a nice cup of rosy lee!

Following a day of all round entertainment and fundraising the crowd were treated to some spectacular musical performances. Over the three day event, Jools Holland, Rick Astley, The Foxes, James Morrison, Alison Moyet were just a few of the class acts who performed on the main stage.

Pudsey the Bear showed his support throughout the weekend and gave it a big thumbs up when the final curtain came down!

CarFest South - Laverstoke Park Farm

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