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Backup Village Fete finds new home at Whilton Mill  for it’s 2026 Village Fete, raising £50,000

Backup Village Fete finds new home at Whilton Mill for it’s 2026 Village Fete, raising £50,000

On the 9th July 2026, the Backup Village Fete raised £50,000, matching last year’s record-breaking total

Whilton Mill proudly welcomed Backup Tech to their new home for the annual Backup Village Fete.

Live production teams, touring crews, and industry sponsors gathered under the summer sun for a high-octane day on our International Circuit. From a fierce 3-hour endurance kart race to the crowd-favourite Flight Case Relay, the energy was electric from start to finish.

Best of all, the industry came together to raise a phenomenal £50,000 for live events crew and freelancers facing illness, injury, or hardship.

Luxury glamping bell tent
A thrilling 3-hour endurance kart race on our 1200m International Circuit, amongst other exciting activities

Making the move to Whilton Mill gave Backup Tech the room to grow.

Our expanded circuit layout, flexible fete grounds, and premium hospitality spaces allowed for more teams, bigger stalls, and brand-new outdoor activities.

As Backup Chair Lee Dennison noted, everyone fully embraced the new venue – proving that when you bring a passionate community to Whilton Mill, unforgettable moments happen naturally.

Action by day, relaxation by night
Our site allowed for more teams, bigger stalls, and brand-new outdoor activities, like clay pigeon shooting

The day delivered intense competition and non-stop entertainment across the entire site.

Team TAIT defended their title on the International Circuit to take the karting victory, while Team Purple clinched the coveted Flight Case Relay trophy.

Off the track, guests enjoyed fete games, the Bake Off and Veg Off judged by the Parish Council, and brand-new team challenges like clay pigeon shooting and axe throwing.

It showcased exactly what makes a large-scale event here so special: combining serious track racing with relaxed outdoor fun and top-tier hospitality.

From a fierce 3-hour endurance race to the crowd-favourite Flight Case Relay, the energy was electric from start to finish

Ready to elevate your next company outing and give your team an experience they’ll talk about all year?

Whether you are planning an annual company reward day, an immersive client networking session, or an outdoor team-building takeover featuring wheel-to-wheel action karting, clay pigeon shooting, axe throwing, and premium dining, our team has the space and expertise to make it unforgettable.

Explore our range of corporate packages, exclusive track hire options, and tailored event spaces by clicking HERE to start planning your custom event.


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