When and where is Kamperfest 2026?
30 October–1 November 2026 at Manston Raceway Park, Manston, B2190, Ramsgate, CT12 5FE.
What time can I arrive, and when must I leave?
Camping arrivals open at 2pm on Friday 30 October. Gates open at 10am on Saturday and Sunday. The campsite must be vacated by 11am on Monday 2 November.
Are day tickets available?
Not at the moment. The tickets currently on sale are for the full weekend with camping.
Do I need to own a VW?
No. Kamperfest welcomes campers, tents, cars, bikes, classic vehicles and visitors of all kinds.
Are tickets on sale, and what age counts as a child?
Yes. Early Bird weekend tickets are £45 and kids go free. Anyone under 16 books a child ticket; anyone aged 16 or over needs an adult ticket. FestivalTools has the current ticket choices and booking information.
Which DJs are confirmed for 2026?
DJ Slipmatt, RAYMND with an all-vinyl set, DJ Neal and GlenTertainment DJ are confirmed. Slipmatt opens Friday night and GlenTertainment plays Saturday night; the full running order will follow.
What activities will there be?
Vehicle displays, competitions, children’s entertainment, Horror / Scary Movies / Halloween Fright fancy dress, markets, workshops, evening entertainment, street food and independent traders are all part of the 2026 weekend.
What is the 2026 fancy-dress theme?
Saturday night’s theme is Horror / Scary Movies / Halloween Fright. Homemade, imaginative and fully committed costumes are all welcome.
What food and traders will be there?
Expect a varied selection of street food and independent traders across the weekend.
Which facilities are available?
The site has toilets, accessible toilets, drinking water, skips, chemical-toilet disposal, first aid and security. There are no showers, electric hook-ups, phone-charging service or public Wi-Fi.
What accessibility arrangements are available?
Manston Raceway Park is flat and offers a choice of hard-standing or soft-ground camping, with accessible site toilets. Please contact the team before booking if you would like to discuss a specific access need.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a lead, be comfortable around potentially loud noise, and be cleaned up after at all times.
Can I bring glass, a barbecue, fire pit or generator?
No. Glass, barbecues, fire pits and generators are not permitted on site.
Do I need to wear my wristband?
Yes. Wristbands must be worn throughout the event. Take a damaged wristband to Event Control or Reception for help.
Is Kamperfest on a bank-holiday or half-term weekend?
It is not a bank-holiday weekend. Kent’s published October school holiday runs Monday 26 to Friday 30 October, so Kamperfest begins on the final Friday of local half-term. School dates can vary, so check your school’s calendar.
Where will travel and timetable updates appear?
Use the Find Us page for journey information and the Weekend page for the running order.