VOGRIE

POGRIE

FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY & CURIOUS HAPPENINGS

Friday 12th - Monday 15th September 2025

Vogrie Country Park

Vogrie Pogrie brings together over 150 artists for a weekend of unforgettable performances and activities. Open to both campers and day visitors!

open-air theatre - live music - jam sessions - circus acts - comedy - cabaret - storytelling - dance - contemporary clowning - immersive workshops - land art - face painting - crafts -

open-air theatre - live music - jam sessions - circus acts - comedy - cabaret - storytelling - dance - contemporary clowning - immersive workshops - land art - face painting - crafts -

First time at Vogrie Pogrie? Find everything you need to know about planning your visit, from camping and travel options to accessibility, festival highlights, and more. Get ready to find your 'Pogrie' and make unforgettable memories!

Address

Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge EH23 4NU

Getting to Vogrie Country Park is easy! Arrive on foot or by bicycle for free, or take the shuttle from Gorebridge Railway Station, which connects directly to Edinburgh and nearby bus routes. Day visitors are encouraged to carpool, as we charge per car, not per person. For more information about transport, the festival site and stages see:

  • It's such a magical weekend! We LOVED it and appreciate all the hard work it takes to make it happen! Please keep doing what you're doing, it's very special”

    Camper

  • “You can see lots of work has gone into making Vogrie Pogrie a really beautiful festival. The yurts and the performance spaces are really lovely.”

    Festival Attendee

  • "Amazed by people's efforts to create a wonderful place FOR kids, the perfect space for families to enjoy spending time together and connect and meet friends, very inspiring.”

    Festival Attendee

  • “We really enjoyed it. My son is autistic and it worked very well and all members of staff and people running activities were very understanding and supportive of him.”

    Camper

  • “People were blown away with the amount of things going on. Participants said they loved having a quieter space to come to for a bit of festival chill time."

    Facilitator, Big Wildlife

  • “The craft workshops, the covered dance floor and great music, amazing snakes, dance workshop, dress up tent, fun fair, excellent on site facilities like the adventure play park and nice toilets, the random and amazing art and pianos, the storytelling tree, walkabout adventures... and the lights in the trees, magic :)”

    Day Visitor

  • “Very happy it’s on my doorstep”

    Local Resident

FAQs

  • Friday 12th (2pm) to  Monday 15th (2pm) September 2025.

    Vogrie Country Park
    Gorebridge
    EH23 4NU

  • Tickets will go on sale in February 2025. Camping tickets are £35 for adults and from £5 for kids

    - Parking charge for all vehicles (All Campers & Day Visitors)

    The Festival remains FREE if you arrive on foot, cycle or the FREE Shuttle bus from Gorebridge Station

  • There will be a Car Parking Charge for all vehicles…. (However fit as many people as you can in the car!)

    The Festival remains totally FREE if you arrive on Foot, Cycle, Roller skates, Parachute or the FREE shuttle Bus from Gorebridge Station

    Earlybird Camping tickets will go on sale in February 2025.

  • Yes! The Vogrie Pogrie family is broad and inclusive. A weekend of creativity, exploration, and fun for everyone. Polite dogs are also welcome!

  • Please see our accessibility page here. The park has accessible toilets and accessible parking near the house.

    Of course it is parkland and a natural setting, however many of the park paths have recently been surfaced with wheelchairs in mind.

    We are considering accessibility in all aspects of the festival and have consulted with our partners Artlink and Cherry Road.

  • A varied selection of food traders will be available including more child friendly, vegan, and healthy options.

    Vogrie Country Park’s Tree Top Café will be open every day. Please see our camping page for information about cooking onsite.

  • Sure! Check out our camping page for more details!

  • Email us at vogriepogrie@gmail.com

  • Things to remember / Updates!
    - ALL AGES are Welcome!
    - DOGS are Welcome!
    - There will be separate Quiet Camping Areas
    - Bar, Food Vendors and Cafe on site, all will be improved for 2025
    - Car parking charge for all vehicles (All Campers & Day Visitors)

    The Festival remains FREE if you arrive on foot, cycle or the Free Shuttle bus from Gorebridge Station

    Conditions:
    -     The park is a council venue with conditions outwith our control
    - Cars may be allowed onto the camping field to unload at certain times but should then return to the car park
    - Camper Vans will be located away from tents
    - Please don't bring glass into the park

    (There may be other conditions imposed upon us nearer to the event)

  • Yes! Donations can be made at https://donorbox.org/vogriepogrie

    Thank you for your support!

  • We are delighted that you are interested in volunteering at Vogrie Pogrie! We will have a volunteer form available in February.

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