Nov 2nd: Getting excited by all the lovely involvement from community groups and schools who are busy making lanterns - with the wonderful Fusion Arts. Can't wait to see them up!
Oct 16th: We had a walk around the park today with the wonderful and talented Neil who is organising all our light installations and the magnificent cathedral of lights. It's going to be awesome!!
Sept 2022: November 2022 Florence Park Light Night is back in the park in November - we are again partnering up with the wonderful Fusion Arts Oxford to bring you a glorious mix of lights, lanterns and lasers!! And this year its on for 2 nights!!
June 30th: We have just about recovered from the hottest day of the year setting up on Friday to the only day it's rained in weeks (and boy did it rain) for FloFest and GloFest. But thank you to the thouseands who came along to support us during the day and to the over 1000 who bought tickets and stayed to dance in the rain at GloFest. See you next June (or maybe earlier than that, in November.......)
May 2022: The generators, fencing, first aid, fireextinguishers, cables, lighting, stage, security, toilets are all booked and we are getting very excited!
April 26th: We have confirmation that the Mini Cars will be back with us!!!!
April 2022: we have some amazing groups and organisations lined up to be at FloFest - Activeon8rollerskates, Freshwater habitat, MAO, OSARCC
Feb 2022: Work is underway getting things sorted for FloFest and GloFest 2022
Nov 17th 2021: The Lanterns are almost made - Larkrise school will have a fabulous parade into the park at 4.30pm - not to be missed!
Nov 14th 2021: Had a great day building lanterns at the Florence Park Community Centre. Things are coming together nicely. Check them out in Florence Park on Sat 20th from 4.30pm - 9pm
Florence Park Light Festival is back for 2021!
As part of Oxford Light Festival we are putting on a Florence Park Light Night in Florence Park itself! Click here for more info
As part of Oxford Light Festival we are putting on a Florence Park Light Night in Florence Park itself! Click here for more info
8th August 2020 - FloGlo Virtual went with a bang this year!
We are so happy to have been able to keep the FloGlo alive this June, during COVID Lockdown.
We are hoping and planning for next year and have provisionally booked 19th June 2021
Fingers crossed that festivals can be back - in some form at least.
Thanks to all of those who got involved in FloGlo Virtual..................... see you next year!!
We are so happy to have been able to keep the FloGlo alive this June, during COVID Lockdown.
We are hoping and planning for next year and have provisionally booked 19th June 2021
Fingers crossed that festivals can be back - in some form at least.
Thanks to all of those who got involved in FloGlo Virtual..................... see you next year!!
7th November 2019 - the 2020 date has been released !!!!!!!
Oxford Mail write up for 2019
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17725210.thousands-bask-in-the-sun-for-annual-flofest/
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17725210.thousands-bask-in-the-sun-for-annual-flofest/
ZUMBA: Zumba with Maz is going to be in front of the Main music stage at 2.40pm - come and enjoy the high energy fun
www.facebook.com/ZumbaWithMazOxford
www.facebook.com/ZumbaWithMazOxford
Here's the lovely Map - it's a stonker of a day this year!!!!
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June 10th
The Dog Show Line up is in. All proceeds raised this year are going to 'Pension 4 Paws' www.pensions4paws.com: Click on the image for a full screen poster |
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Just 2 weeks until the big day........ EEEEEEKKKKKK |
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We will be joining with TAP Social to provide you with some gorgeous refreshment at the Festival Bar this year. & keep a look out for our summer cocktails making an outing!!!! |
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Two of our lovely Caterers - we welcome back Taste Tibet and here for the first time this year - Polentista
MAY 2019
Thanks must go to our Local Ward Councillors who have contributed a donation to FloFest from their ward budgets, without which we would not be able to offer you such lovely FREE delights such as the Printing workshops from Fusion Art, the Flu Flu Archery, the Variety Stage and more!
Thanks must go to our Local Ward Councillors who have contributed a donation to FloFest from their ward budgets, without which we would not be able to offer you such lovely FREE delights such as the Printing workshops from Fusion Art, the Flu Flu Archery, the Variety Stage and more!
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Christine Simm: Labour Party |
April 2019: Online Tickets are now available £8 (10yrs and under go free)
www.wegottickets.com/event/468955
www.wegottickets.com/event/468955
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Feb 2019: Announcing our GloFest Headliners
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Early Bird Tickets - Available at our Launch Party. Friday 15th March
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July 2018: Almost recovered from June 16th, the team are starting to think about 2019........stay tuned!!
Wednesday 13th June:
Only 3 days to go!!!!!
Only 3 days to go!!!!!
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Wednesday May 16th : One month to go!!!! EEEK! |
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Saturday 5th May : Tickets On Sale for GloFest £5
At the Community Cafe, Florence Park Community Centre, OX4 3NH 11am - 2pm
At the Community Cafe, Florence Park Community Centre, OX4 3NH 11am - 2pm
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April 2018
Join the Flofest team by volunteering a couple of hours of your time for free GloFest tickets. Winner!! Email us at : flofestoxford@gmail.com March 2018 Thanks to the University of Oxford for awarding us a community grant to help make this year's FloFest on June 16th even more fabulous February 28th : Flofest Inside (March 23rd) Poster (feel free to share!) Great bands, Disco Food, Bar |
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February 9th 2018 : Announcing Flofest Inside Spring 2018. March 23rd, Flo Park Community Centre.
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February 2nd 2018 Many thanks to our local councillors, David Henwood and Christine Simms for once again supporting Flofest
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January 2018
We have received funding from the wonderful Oxford Community Foundation. Many thanks to them November 24th
Flofest Inside December Disco with guest live bands From 6.30pm - 11.30pm (bar open from 7.30pm) Hot dogs available Fundraiser £3 per person, kids under 12yrs free. June 23rd
Fun Dog Show: (This will no longer be run by the OAS as they were concerned that the weather would be too hot. We are running a shorter show in a shaded area). June 20th: 4 days to go
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The Oxford Silver Band will be joining us!!!! Find us in the main paved area as you enter the Park via the Florence Park Rd entrance http://www.cosb.co.uk/ |
June 17th
Just got through the line up for the dog show
Just got through the line up for the dog show
June 11th
Music Stage Line Up
Timings:
10.50-11.10am LARKRISE SCHOOL SAMBA BAND - they will be opening the day with a walk round performance ending up at the main stage area at 11am.
11.15-11.4am MARGO MARS - Solo guitarist singer songwriter
11.55-12.35pm THE GREAT WESTERN TEARS - A bit of Country styling!
12.50-1.30pm THE HEAVY DEXTERS - Jazz funk!
1.45-2.25pm OSPREY - Blues / Rock band. Good grungy stuff!
2.35-3.15pm PAPA NUI - A fusion of Blues and Country, Ska and Reggae, with some Americana thrown in.
3.25-4.05pm AUDACITY LIVE - A blend of classic 70's and 80's 'tunes', done RAVE style. It can never be un-heard!!!
4.15-4.55pmTHE MIGHTY REDOX - Hugely popular local band
Music Stage Line Up
Timings:
10.50-11.10am LARKRISE SCHOOL SAMBA BAND - they will be opening the day with a walk round performance ending up at the main stage area at 11am.
11.15-11.4am MARGO MARS - Solo guitarist singer songwriter
11.55-12.35pm THE GREAT WESTERN TEARS - A bit of Country styling!
12.50-1.30pm THE HEAVY DEXTERS - Jazz funk!
1.45-2.25pm OSPREY - Blues / Rock band. Good grungy stuff!
2.35-3.15pm PAPA NUI - A fusion of Blues and Country, Ska and Reggae, with some Americana thrown in.
3.25-4.05pm AUDACITY LIVE - A blend of classic 70's and 80's 'tunes', done RAVE style. It can never be un-heard!!!
4.15-4.55pmTHE MIGHTY REDOX - Hugely popular local band
June 6th
Preparations for the kids craft tent are well under way.
Come along and make your free animal tail (adults NOT excluded) and pick your tribe:
. Foxy fox
. Splendid Squirrels
or
. Beautiful Birds
Which will you be???????
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Chaat - Indian street food from Oxford are the final catering outfit to be joining us this year at Flofest 2017!!!
Delicious !!!! https://www.facebook.com/chaatoxford/ |
Final Poster
Site Map for the day:
On the 14th January 2017 at 7pm
we are raising money for this years FloFest
Buy a ticket and come along for a brilliant night
of music and help us fund Flofest!
we are raising money for this years FloFest
Buy a ticket and come along for a brilliant night
of music and help us fund Flofest!
November 2016: We've now decided to go for these colours.....more summery
October 2016
We are working on our new logo colours for this year.......what do you think?
We are working on our new logo colours for this year.......what do you think?
