Smokefest 2026 was 'one of the best music festivals we have ever done' say the organisers
Smokefest 2026 was 'one of the best music festivals we have ever done' say the organisers
Smokefest 2026 was one of the best music festivals the organisers have ever done, they said.
The festival which promised to bring the beat to the heart of Kington was held at the end of June.
It had the best local live music from both sides of the border with two main stages – the main Inferno Stage and the second Spark Stage.
Held at Kington Football Club, a total of 10 bands played on the day.
On the Inferno Stage was Red Roar, Trading for Souls, Tony and Turquiose, Out of Order and Two Push Charlie, while Cat, Sturdy, The Foehn Effect, Mal and Max and Thudwail performed on the Spark Stage.
This year they raised £1,531.69 for We Are Farming Minds, who are fully engaged in raising mental health awareness and supporting the Herefordshire agricultural and farming community
There were also various stalls including face painting and festival goodies, Hero Paws, which supports retired military and service dogs while helping veterans through the powerful bond between humans and dogs, Penrhos Gin tasting and Gino's Supreme Ice Cream , plus free bouncy castles for the kids.
There were bars and a choice of food options.
A spokesperson for Smokefest said: “Under a beautiful blue sky and gorgeous sunshine we had a maximum capacity turnout, and one of the best music festivals we have ever done. “Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, volunteers and party people who turned up we managed to raise £1,531.69 for We Are Farming Minds.”
Smokefest was founded by members of the Kington Firefighters Andy 'Smokey' Davies, his son Liam Davies, sound man and The Barebacks bass guitar player and friend Alan Dixon.
Andy, Liam and Alan said; “Smokefest is a family music festival and a celebration of community, creativity and local support.
“The one-day inclusive, family friendly festival provides affordable local entertainment for residents of all ages, helping to strengthen community spirit and reduce social isolation in the town.”
The festival was supported by many local businesses and the sponsors of the event include the Burton Hotel and Cloud 9 Spa, Progressions Signage
Old Shop Framing, Route 44 Diner, NFU Mutual, KBS, Mayglothling, Margraves Solicitors, Penrhos Spirits, Arrowfield Vets, Pennells Carpets of Kington and Evenjobb Court Farmhouse
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