{"id":4891,"date":"2026-07-21T14:56:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/?page_id=4891"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:56:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:56:38","slug":"festivals-and-summer-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/festivals-and-summer-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Festivals and summer events"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/span><\/span>Campaign<\/span><\/p>

Preparing for festivals and summer events<\/h1><\/header>

Help your young person stay safe, have fun and make the most of summer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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What parents and carers need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer is a time when many young people attend festivals, outdoor gatherings and events with friends. While these can be enjoyable and an important part of growing up, they can also bring risks relating to alcohol, drugs, relationships and sexual health, hot weather, water safety and personal safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having open, supportive conversations can help your young person make informed decisions and know where to turn for help if they need it. You don’t need to have all the answers \u2013 keeping communication open is one of the most important things you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular festivals and summer events attended by young people from Devon include those listed below, although the advice in this guide also applies to smaller events and summer gatherings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Boardmasters – Newquay, Cornwall<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Beautiful days – Ottery St Mary, Exeter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Tunes Festivals – various South West locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Simple ways to support a young person<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Start the conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Talk openly about plans, expectations and staying safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular, non-judgemental conversations can help your young person make informed decisions and feel comfortable asking for help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plan ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Talk about travel arrangements, meeting points and getting home safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agree what to do if plans change, how they’ll stay in touch and who they can contact if they need help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Look out for wellbeing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Talk about alcohol, drugs, relationships, sexual health, hot weather, water safety and personal safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encourage your young person to look after themselves and their friends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Talking about staying safe<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A calm, supportive conversation before an event can help your young person stay safe, stay connected and know where to turn for help if they need it.<\/strong> Agree a plan together and remind them they can contact you if they need support, without fear of being judged.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Where they are going and who they will be with <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How they will get there and home again <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What to do if they get separated from friends <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How they will keep their phone charged <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who they can contact in an emergency <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Looking out for friends and getting help if someone is unwell or vulnerable <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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