‘It’s simply stunning’ says BVF 08 organiser Tim Barford from local business Yaoh Hemp Products, ‘Not only have we got the Worlds Biggest Vegan Fayre here in Bristol, we’ve got some of the worlds biggest Bands on the Main Stage too.

Aswad are huge – they’ve been described as the Led Zep of reggae – and we are massively honoured to have them grace the Main Stage with a set on Saturday evening at 7.30pm.

And Misty in Roots are absolute festival legends – from the first Rock Against Racism gigs & original Free Festivals of the 70’s like Deeply Vale, through Stonehenge and on to Glastonbury,  – true festival heroes and we are most grateful for Misty for coming to thrill us with their laid back ol skool reggae rhythms – yes!’

Meanwhile, Bad Manners and Dreadzone will appeal to both young and slightly less young visitors alike, whilst Babyhead and Smith & Willox ensure a strong Bristol presence alongside such international luminaries as the others.

With a fully licensed bar open both days, about 150 stalls and caterers with superb food everywhere – all of it vegan – plus 60 talks and demos about all aspects of the vegan lifestyle, including cookery classes, and an Acoustic Stage as well as Kids area and Circus Zone, there’s something for the whole family – with a genuinely excellent community price tag to match.

Advance weekend tickets for access both days are only £12 (including booking fee), available from www.bristolveganfayre.co.uk and selected outlets including the Bristol Ticket Shop, & there’s already a big demand. Kids under 12 and OAP’s pay only £1 each day on the gate (max 2 kids under 12 per adult, Kids under 12 must be accompanied by adult over 18).

The Bristol Vegan Fayre is now in its 6th year and is organised by Bristol outfit Yaoh Hemp Products. Yaoh has a long association with conscious eating and quality nutrition, and the increasing popularity of the organic and veggie/vegan industry ensures public awareness of quality nutrition is increasingly widespread.

Note for editors

BVF organiser Tim Barford, 44 and resident in Bristol for over 25 years, is an excellent speaker about all things veggie/vegan, is a massive footie and music fan and is well known for his laid back, amusing and relaxed approach to life. ‘It’s Bristol’ says Tim – ‘We do parties, not issues.’

Tim is available for interviews – please contact 0117 9239053 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tim’s hemp company Yaoh can be viewed here www.yaoh.co.uk