About BunkFest
On the banks of the Thames in South Oxfordshire, Wallingford BunkFest is a free-access community festival providing a unique, family-friendly celebration with something for everyone.
In 2025, BunkFest will celebrate its 21st year of life* – starting from a small marquee in a pub car park to filling the Kinecroft and providing entertainment throughout Wallingford, on the River Thames and on the Bunk Railway line.
There is so much more to the history of BunkFest – find out how it all began, the history behind the name BunkFest and why thousands of people flock to Wallingford for the best free festival.
How can you support BunkFest?
BunkFest is organised and run purely by volunteers with no funding or help from the local authority.
It is a massive undertaking every year to enable the festival to take place.
In order to keep BunkFest the GREAT FREE festival it has become, we need your kind support. Please dig deep into your pockets, buy our beer, buy our food, donate and most importantly ENJOY YOUR FESTIVAL!
*not including the covid years
BunkFest organising team & Directors
BunkFest is supported by a core management team and over 500 volunteers. Close to 10% of the population of Wallingford, as well as dozens of regulars from all over the world, volunteer to make BunkFest such an amazing, enjoyable, memorable, and family-friendly event!
BunkFest is overseen by a board of 8 directors, each with their own expertise and areas of responsibility. The board meets year-round to plan, organise, and make strategic decisions in the interest of keeping BunkFest accessible to all, economically sustainable, and environmentally sustainable.
The Directors wish to extend our gratitude to every volunteer, sponsor, and supporter. The event could not happen without you.
The directors and key responsibilities are:
