A day of live bands, djs, stalls, fun, laughter, animals, good food, interactive games, juggling, bouncy castles, performance and more ALL FOR CHARITY
SATURDAY 18th July
12PM UNTIL 10PM
Supermarine: Supermarine Rd, Swindon SN3 4BZ
Tickets:
Adult Entry ticket (over 16s): £10.15 (Click HERE to purchase).
Child Under 16 ticket FREE Must be with an adult: Click HERE.
The Mid Life Krisis Summer fete is back and bigger than ever. We have had a year off and are now rearing to go and welcome you all to Swindon Supermarine Sports and Social Club.
2024s fete was such a fantastic day for everyone that we couldnt resist staging another and inviting you and your family and friends to come and join us for our Summer event to raise all of our profits ** for SWINDON AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE MIND and OWENS WORLD FOUNDATION and our guest charities on the day. You can bring your kids (under 16s free) and still enjoy the music we are renowned for, live bands and also enjoy a full day of family based fun and frolics in the summer sunshine…..
Once our fee’s and hire costs are paid all profit is donated. In 2024 we raised over £4000!
This year the Cotswold Tech Collective will be hosting the indoor stage with a full line up of DJs and performance…
The Skittle Alley Music guys will be bringing a professional PA set up for the outdoor stage.
DJs
Gstyle b2b Dj Menace (Old Skool) – Two Mei (Drum and Bass) – The Shine Eye Gals (Dancehall/Reggae) – Razbo (Techno) – Toad (4×4) – PhilG (Trance) – Noizee Neighbourz (Multi Genre) – Cotswold Collective DJs
BANDS
Matchbox Mutiny ~ Lively, up beat duo from Devizes who bring their own unique twist to songs we all know
Shut The Front Door ~ One of Swindons finest cover bands, get ready to sing along, dance and wave your arms
Be Like Water ~ a trio combining jazz metal soul blues and classical, a fusion of music
Tyler Harvey ~ Acoustic singer bringing a smooth, soulful vibe covering some of your favourite songs
The Love Horns ~ a new duo playing the drums and electric keyboard
DJ Mark Oneill will be providing the tunes between bands
Come and join us in the live band area and enjoy these amazing acts. Bring a blanket and a chair and take it all in…
OUTSIDE
Attractions and Performers…
***MOST OF THE BELOW ACTIVITIES ARE COVERED BY YOUR ADULT TICKET SO YOU HAVE VERY LITTLE TO PAY FOR ONCE INSIDE FOR YOUR KIDS***
Circus and skills area provided by FANDANGOS. Try your hand at juggling, diablo, and other hands on skills for all to enjoy. Included in ticket
Chase your Dreams will be returning with an inflatable play area for your children to enjoy for as long as they want all day. *Included in ticket*
Chloe’s Mobile Animal Farm will be bringing a selection of large and small animals to pet and hold. *Included in ticket*
Ministry of Samba will be joining us and will be performing in the afternoon so bring your flags and whistles.
Mandi’s Magic Face and Glitter Painter.
All styles of face art wether you want just a fresh glittery eye brow or a full face paint.
Abes Brick Corner will be joining us and running build workshops with LEGO and DUPLO whilst also supplying a stall selling all your favourite lego. *Build part of ticket*
Make up By Shaz will be completely transforming a model and herself into a character(s) that all the children will know. Come and sit and be amazed at the transformation. She will also be selling her own art.
The Trinity Collective arts and craft workshops throughout the day with a variety of art supplies and beautiful creations by local artists.
All ages are welcome to take part in our arts and crafts area. *Included in ticket*
Manfs Arts and Creations will also be supplying a arts and creations space for your children to get creative
The guys at Blank Canvas will be bringing a full troop of their dancers to perform on both our outdoor and indoor stage(s)
Wooderz who is a fantastic graffiti artist will be attending and doing some live Graffiti throughout the day.
Other performances on the day by ‘WobblezHoopz‘ who will be doing walkaround entertainment with her magic hoops. Blem will be doing some live Busking style singing and entertainment with friends.
An inside and Outside Mini Market, Art sale and a selection of local charities. Come and have a browse and support local charity and businesses, including:
Kriz Art – Natz Hobbycraft – MeareVinyl record and cd stall – Owens World – Crafty Arma – Through the looking beads – Ravers4chains – Furwebs Market – Roots -Bee Wild – The Roxi Foundation (sensory safe space included) – Kosmic Kid – Wiltshire search and Rescue – Swindon MIND – Ask Danny – Manfs crafts and creations – Oak and Furrows RSPCA – Kevs Vintage Clothing – Twigs/Trees – Crystal’s & More – Swindon Lions Club – Sweet Pea creations – Help for Heroes – And more on the day to keep your pockets rattling
FOOD AREA
Sticker Box Streetfood ~ a new and very welcome addition to the fete selling a range of streetfood from their converted caravan.
Stockers Street Food van ~ serving delicious, authentic street food. A regular at our events and always a crowd favourite.
Coffee and Tea van by the lovely guys at ‘Cozy Cuppa‘
Sweets pick and mix supplied by the guys at ‘Sweets and Time‘
For Goodness Sake delicious sweets and cakes and all home made by Danni
Fully Licensed bar in the Supermarine Sports venue.
FEST4YOU are once again providing us with their fantastic stretch marquees and infrastructure to turn the space into a mini festival experience.
ALL PROFIT WILL BE DONATED IN FULL TO THE SWINDON AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE BRANCH OF MIND AND OWENS WORLD FOUNDATION. WE DO NOT TAKE A PENNY.
⚠️Children under 16 go free but MUST be accompanied by an adult.
⚠️ We will have in house security and a I.D. process in place
⚠️ R.O.A.R
⚠️ STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL TO BE BROUGHT ON THE PREMISES
⚠️ DRUGS OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY
⚠️ We will have on site guides and staff to help you and qualified First Aiders
WE CANNOT WAIT TO WELCOME YOU BACK AND BE PART OF OUR SUMMER FETE 2026
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