Why petrol generators, open fires and charcoal BBQs are not permitted

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For safety reasons, petrol generators, open fires and charcoal barbecues are not permitted anywhere on site at Folk in a Field Festival.

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The festival takes place in an open rural grassland environment where dry ground, long grass and changing weather conditions significantly increase the risk of fire spreading rapidly. Petrol-powered equipment, naked flames and hot embers present a high risk of accidental ignition, which could lead to uncontrolled grass fires, serious injury, damage to property, and danger to life.

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Under UK health and safety legislation — including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and guidance issued by local authorities and fire services for temporary outdoor events — the event organiser has a legal duty to take all reasonably practicable steps to reduce foreseeable risks. Allowing individual fires, fuel-powered generators or charcoal BBQs would introduce risks that cannot be safely managed across a large public campsite.

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This policy is therefore in place to:

• Protect festival-goers, staff, volunteers and performers

• Reduce the risk of grass and wildfires

• Ensure compliance with licensing, insurance and fire safety requirements

• Allow emergency access routes to remain clear and safe at all times

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Designated, professionally managed catering and power arrangements are provided where required, and all fire safety measures are agreed in advance with the relevant authorities.

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Failure to comply with this rule may result in equipment being confiscated or removal from site, in order to protect the safety of everyone attending the festival.