The award-winning Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival saw a successful year in 2023 and now they are holding a Mini Fest in May before the main festival in September 2024.
Date: Saturday 18 May 2024, 11am to 3pm
Location: Young People’s Forest, Shipley Country Park, DE75 7GX
Be sure to book your tickets before attending. Tickets for the Mini Fest and Main Festival can be purchased from TicketSource. Please ensure the correct date is selected before finalising your booking.
The event allows people with Autism and other disabilities to have fun in an environment where they can truly be themselves, whilst providing parents and carers a space to relax, all without fear of judgement.
The Spectrum festival was the first of its kind in the UK with its many fantastic activities, exhibitors, acts and staff who will provide a fun and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy themselves throughout the day. The aim of the festival is to support and educate families, giving guidance to those who need it.
In 2023, representatives from Derbyshire County Council's Participation Team attended the main Festival at Lea Green Outdoor Education Centre. When speaking with families, the team found that more attendees were living in Derbyshire, when compared to previous years. In 2023, 77% of children, young people, and parents & carers spoken to came from Derbyshire. In 2022, 68% of attendees came from Derbyshire, and in 2021, 42% of attendees came from Derbyshire. In 2023, 25% more people spoke with Derbyshire County Council's Participation Team. The participation team received lots of useful feedback!