Dolfest 25

Dolfest 25 Music & Beer Festival

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Dolfest 25 Music & Beer Festival, hosted by the fantastic Andy and Jackie at The Dolphin Pub in Melbourn!

Over the August Bank Holiday weekend (23rd to 25th August 2025), enjoy three days of live music, local cask ales, and ciders, all while relaxing in the pub’s beautiful garden. It’s the perfect way to kick back and celebrate summer with friends, family, and the local community.

A Weekend to Remember

With over 20 incredible acts lined up, Dolfest 25 promises something for everyone. The festival will run from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm each day, offering a mix of live music from local artists. So grab your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy the music!

What’s on Offer:

• Live Music – Enjoy a diverse range of local talent playing from 12 pm – 8 pm each day.
• Local Ales & Ciders – Sip on the best cask ales and ciders from local brewers.
• Family Fun – Face painting for the kids and a variety of garden games (games provided by Home-Start – see below for more details).
• Food & Drink – Delicious food options to keep you refreshed throughout the weekend.

Supporting Home-Start

This year, Dolfest 25 is proudly supporting Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire. Home-Start helps families facing challenges such as isolation, mental health issues, and financial hardship, providing free, vital support through trained volunteers. By attending Dolfest 25, you’re helping us continue this important work and ensuring that more local families with young children can access the support they need.

Why You Should Be There:

• Free Entry – The festival is free to attend, but your support makes all the difference.
• Support Local Families – Home-Start provides free one-on-one support to families, helping them overcome tough situations like financial hardship, mental health struggles, and isolation.
• Make a Difference – Every bit of your support at Dolfest 25 helps us maintain our free services for local families, ensuring we can continue making a positive impact in the community.
• Great Music & Local Drinks – Enjoy a weekend filled with fantastic tunes, local ales, and ciders in a wonderful, relaxed setting.
• Community Spirit – It’s all about bringing people together. Your presence helps build a positive, supportive community while having fun at the same time.

Special Features from Home-Start

Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire is thrilled to be part of Dolfest 25 this year. We’ve got plenty of fun lined up for all ages, and we can’t wait to join in the celebrations. Here’s what we’ll be bringing to the event:

• Games for All Ages – Kids (and adults!) can enjoy games like Four in a Row, our infamous Buzz Wire game, Garden Jenga (soft bricks), and Twister. These will be running all weekend, so come and have a go!
• Raffle for a Hamper – Don’t miss your chance to win a fabulous hamper in our festival raffle! All proceeds go to Home-Start, supporting families in need.
• Meet the Team – Our friendly team will be at the festival on Saturday, 24th August, ready to share more about what we do and how your support helps make a real difference.
• Charity Collection Buckets – Look out for our collection buckets around the venue from July. Your donations will directly benefit Home-Start’s work with local families.
• QR Codes & Flyers – We’ll have QR codes for easy access to more info about Home-Start and the event, plus flyers to help spread the word.
• Banners – Keep an eye out for Home-Start banners around the venue, letting everyone know that all the fun is supporting a great cause.

We’ll also be promoting the festival and Home-Start across social media, alongside The Dolphin Pub, so be sure to follow us for updates and sneak peeks!

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend of music, great drinks, and a wonderful community atmosphere. More details, including the full line-up of acts, will be announced soon.

Let’s make this Bank Holiday weekend one to remember!