If you enjoyed the Hope Festival in September, why not join us at Uttoxeter Racecourse on Sunday 3rd August for Recover Fest 2025? This is a free-entry event open to all, running from 12 PM to 6 PM.
About the Event
Now in its third year, Recover Fest has grown steadily since its beginnings in Stoke-on-Trent, with attendance rising from 400 to over 800. This year, organisers are preparing to welcome up to 5,000 people. With its new location just beyond the Derbyshire border, the event is now even more accessible for communities across the region.
Recover Fest is a free, alcohol-free festival that brings together individuals, families, and organisations connected to recovery. It offers a welcoming space to explore recovery through music, storytelling, and community activities.
Event Highlights
- ”Live Music: Enjoy performances from a variety of talented musicians, providing a lively soundtrack to the festivities.
- Speakers tent: Hear powerful stories of recovery from individuals who have transformed their lives, offering hope and inspiration to others.
- Games and Stalls: Engage in fun-filled games and explore a diverse selection of stalls offering crafts, food, holistic therapy and recovery resources, there will also be an interactive arts and crafts tent.
- Fun dog show: Dogs are welcome at the event, bring your pooch along and enter the fun novelty dog competition.
- Family friendly: This event welcomes families, we will have a children’s bubble entertainer throughout the day, a bouncy castle and an area with giant Jenga, Connect 4 and other children’s games. There will be a prize for the best sci-fi fancy dress.”
Organised by the Community
The event is coordinated by a group of Staffordshire-based recovery organisations and has been featured in Drink and Drugs News for its inclusive, community-led approach.
You can follow Recovery Fest on Facebook to stay up to date with the news of what will be happening on the day!
📍 Location: Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, ST14 8BD
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 3 August 2025
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 6 PM
🎟️ Entry: Free (registration via Eventbrite)
