Since launching in 2018, the 499 Festival has grown into a much-loved weekend of live music, camping, good food and great company.
With tickets capped at just 300, the festival keeps things relaxed, friendly and spacious, with local food, drinks and plenty of dressing up for the themed Saturday night.
The festival has also proudly supported Great North Air Ambulance Service since the beginning, raising a fantastic £1,513 in 2026.
This year’s event was a sell-out, welcoming 300 guests and more than 70 campervans, caravans and motorhomes.
Next festival: 9 July 2027.
Words and photographs by Mark Wilkinson, Communities in Focus
