Its been roundly criticised for taking on blatant corporate sponsorship but it is still first and foremost the Bristol Community Festival. Held annually over a weekend in the middle of July, it attracts roughly 100,000 and costs very little to get into. The music and performance on each of the stages is essentially local with a few big name acts thrown into the mixer. The city is awash with parties over this weekend, a great time to be in Bristol. Get yourself a pear cider and make sure you've booked the Monday off work.
Ashton Court Estate;
www.ashtoncourtfestival.com
Full of teens off their faces, and filthy. Makes Glastonbury Festival seem high class by comparison.Send your feedback or queries to been.there@guardian.co.uk
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