Ouseburn Farm Aid 2019

Two Ouseburn Valley institutions join forces again this summer for a weekend of live music, great beer and piglet cuddling. Yes, you heard us right. It can only be Ouseburn Farm Aid, a collaboration between The Cluny and Ouseburn Farm, back for its third year on 13th and 14th July.

All proceeds from ticket sales for the festival go towards supporting the work of Ouseburn Farm. More than just a visitor attraction, the Farm provides a unique setting for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents to gain skills, build their confidence and form new friendships. It also works with hundreds of school children each year who learn about the origins of food and why we need to protect the planet’s natural resources through hands-on, practical encounters with the Farm’s flora and fauna. But it can only keep its doors open and continue this important work with ongoing support from like-minded businesses and supporters such as The Cluny.

This year’s festival builds on previous years with the announcement of another fantastic line-up to be announced very soon, and a new programme of family activities on Sunday in the Farm’s orchard. Children (and adults) can join in the fun this year with a farmers club and festival workshops as well as The Cluny’s infamous Duck Race which sees competitors decorate rubber ducks then launch them on the Ouseburn in a bid to win the coveted Golden Duck trophy (all ducks are retrieved from the river and returned to their creators).

If you’ve an idea for how your business could support the work of Ouseburn Farm then get in touch with Stef at stef.anderson@ouseburnfarm.org.uk.