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As more and more festival goers wake up to the impact they are having on the environment, a growing number of event organisers are doing their bit to minimise the damage. A Greener Festival 2007 is a voluntary award scheme set up to recognise their efforts. Below are some of this year’s contenders
9 - 10 JUNE
Treefest and Wood Market
Edinburgh. lnverleith Park. Free. www.edinburghtreefest.org.uk, 0131 332 2229
In a nutshell This free family festival seeks to raise awareness about the need for sustainable resource management. There are stalls and crafts. axe throwing and tree climbing demonstrations. renewable energy games. a skate ramp and extreme mountain biking displays.
14 -17 JUNE
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Manchester, Tennessee. Prices vary. www.bonnaroo.com
In a nutshell A bill of international celebrities help spread an environmentally friendly message about the dangers of global warming and the devastation of the environment. Bill includes The Police. The White Stripes and Franz Ferdinand.
22 - 24 JUNE Glastonbury
Glastonbury. Somerset. Prices vary. www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk, 01458 834 596 In a nutshell Glastonbury has always been big on recycling initiatives and plays host to a ‘green' area for alternative medicine. demonstrations and displays of environmentally-friendly technologies and techniques. This year The Killers, The Who and Kylie Minogue perform.
6 - 8 JULY
T in the Park
Baladc Airfield, Kinross. Prices vary. www.tinthepark.com. 01577 863 680
In a nutshell Last year T in the Park took to green thinking in a big way, introducing widespread recycling. As part of the Carbon Neutral scheme. the organisers have contributed large amounts of funding to reforestation projects in Scotland. Mexico and Uganda.
7 - 9 SEPTEMBER
Bestival
Isle of Wight. Prices vary. www.bestival.net. 020 7379 3133
In a nutshell Bestival has had a good ecological record for some time. and enforces a host of compulsory policies such as the use of biodegradable packaging on all vendors and stallholders. Bill includes Beastie Boys. Billy Bragg. 2manyDJ's and The Gossip.
14 T85 LIST 7—21 Jun 2007
the festival plays host to the finale of the Moray Firth Flotilla (see previous entry). with all the boats involved converging on Portsoy. Typical festival goer For those with a passion for sailing and tradition.
I - 2 JULY
Tarbert Seafood Festival
Tarbert, Argyll. Free. www.seafood-festival.com
In a nutshell Set around the picturesque natural harbour at Tarbert on Loch Fyne, this annual festival showcases some of the best seafood Scotland has to offer. The line-up begins with the arrival by sea of the Seafood Festival Queen who is formally crowned on the harbourside. kicking off a weekend of live bands. cookery demonstrations. street entertainment. exhibitions and carnival parades. There is plenty for kids. including a balloon parade and entertainment by the quayside. while parents can take part in the ladies versus gents football match. Typical festival goer For the seafood addict and traditional music lover.
7 - 14 JULY
Cherry Festival
Traverse City. Michigan. Some events ticketed www.cherryfestivalcrg, 00 1 888 231 947 42
In a nutshell Founded in 1926 to promote cherries. tourism and community involvement. this eight-day festival features cherry pip spitting contests. a family sand sculpture contest and a Cherryopon tournament (presumably a variation on the popular family game). It culminates in an ice cream social followed by fireworks. Typical festival goer For those who want their festival cherry popped.
6 - 8 JULY
T in the Park
Balado Airfield. Kinross. Limited tickets www.tinthepark.com, 01577 863 680
In a nutshell While the Arctic Monkeys and Lily Allen
storm the main stage. one of the lesser known things about T in the Park is its green credentials — see panel, left.
6 - 15 JULY
Frome Festival
Frome. Nr Bristol. Prices vary. www.fromefestival.co.uk, 01373 455 420
In a nutshell Frome festival focuses on a different theme each year. this year's being artistic innovation and green thinking. There's a host of visual art exhibitions. lectures. walks, workshops and dramatic productions based around these themes. and the festival also includes a range of live acts from classical recitals through to stand up comedy and contemporary folk music. Typical festival goer For those who appreciate green thinking and variety.
7 - 8 JULY
Cornbury Festival
Nr Charlbury. Oxfordshire. 9348-60 (Adult); under 165 £5.50; under 55 free. www.cornburyfestival.c0m. 0871 472 0420
In a nutshell The Cornbury Festival is tailor-made for the whole family. Artists appearing this year include Blondie. David Gray. The Feeling, Waterboys and The Proclaimers. The festival features an eclectic mix of elements from farmers' markets to chilled out rock and pop. Typical festival goer For families who like their classic rock and pop.
9 - 14 JULY
Deep Fried Film Festival
Coatbridge and Airdrie. Venues vary. Prices vary www.deepfriedfilm.org.uk
In a nutshell Launched last year. Deep Fried Film Festival is open to all and shows films from Scotland and around the world. This year's expanded festival includes five screening nights and “Deep Fried Kids' for films made for or by children. During the rest of the year, Deep Fried Film offers training schemes for school and youth groups aimed at introducing kids to filmmaking. Typical festival goer For those who like original film.
11 - 15 JULY
Larmertree Festival
Salisbury. Nr London. 825-416. www.larmertreefestival.co.uk.
01725 552 300
In a nutshell The Larmertree Festival has been running since 1990 and is one of the UK's most