Ros Staines on the chance to be one of this year’s ‘Festival Makers’

Poster advertising for volunteers at this year's East Barnet Festival

Help make The East Barnet Festival 2025 a great success. We’re looking for people to join our team of ‘Festival Makers’, ensuring the event runs smoothly and safely.

There are lots of ways you can help:

Saturday 5th July 08:30 – 11:30: Directing traffic, moving furniture, putting up signs
Sunday 6th July 08:30 – 11:30: Directing traffic
12:00 – 18:30 each day: Picking litter, directing traffic, informing visitors where things are and what’s ongoing, cleaning tables, shaking buckets for much-needed funds, keeping an eye on things.
Sunday 6th July from 18:00: Directing traffinc, moving furniture, taking down signs, putting everything away and cashing up.

If you are interested or would like more information please email [email protected]

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