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CarFest Moves to Silverstone in 2026

Strategic Insights

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CarFest, the UK's biggest children's charity family fundraising festival, will make its new home at the renowned Silverstone circuit in 2026, moving from its current location at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire, where it has been hosted for the past 14 years. Founded by Chris Evans in 2012, CarFest has become a beloved summer event, blending cars, live music, family fun, and charitable giving. The festival's new home will provide a larger venue, improved facilities, and increased space for the event's charitable fundraising efforts, which have raised over £27,000,000 since its inception.

Key Takeaways:

  • CarFest will relocate to Silverstone circuit in 2026, marking a new chapter in the festival's history.
  • The event will retain its core values of charitable fundraising, entertainment, and family fun, with a focus on increased fundraising efforts.
  • Silverstone's world-class facilities and expansive grounds will enable CarFest to welcome more families, improve accessibility, and introduce new off-track experiences like Kart Silverstone.
  • The festival's charity mission will continue to support its existing partners, including BBC Children in Need, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Rainbow Trust, Starlight Children's Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust, and Young Epilepsy.
  • Chris Evans, the founder of CarFest, will remain at the helm, ensuring the festival's unique spirit and atmosphere are preserved.
  • Silverstone's CEO, Stuart Pringle, has expressed his excitement about hosting CarFest, highlighting the event's perfect fit with the circuit's entertainment calendar.
  • The relocation will also honor the region's role in the festival's history, with Clare Scheckter, the original host of CarFest at Laverstoke Park Farm, continuing to be involved in the festival's charitable endeavors.
  • Tickets are available for the 2025 CarFest event at Laverstoke Park Farm, with details for the 2026 event at Silverstone to be announced soon.

Statistics:

  • CarFest has raised over £27,000,000 for charity since its inception in 2012.
  • The 2026 CarFest event at Silverstone will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, 27-30 August.
  • Tickets for the 2025 CarFest event at Laverstoke Park Farm are available at [www.carfest.org](http://www.carfest.org).
  • CarFest has been hosted at Laverstoke Park Farm for 14 years.

Sources:

  • Byline: Will Taylor

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