Help going to car fest

[S70JPS]

I have camping tickets for car fest north. Going with wife and two kids 6 &9. I have camped before 30 years ago the rest have not.
I've got a gerlert horizon 10 tent because she likes a big one! Blow up beds lights for the tent and sleeping bags.
What else should I take. I'm thinking practical like spare tent poles gaffer tape etc and comfort.
I don't want to fork out for a hotel as well as the gelert mansion. Btw had a trial pitch today at around 2 hours on my own is that any good? Any tips much appreciated.

[S70JPS]

Thanks for that. I hope it's not raining.

[S70JPS]

I've bought a collapsible sack cart to lug the tent. All 38kg of it. How secure is it? Will I be able to leave a slab of beer in the tent without it going walk about?

[S70JPS]

Did anyone else go last year? I was there for 1 day. I would be interested to hear the experiences of people who camped and their tips from the top.

[S70JPS]

This is sounding good. Really looking forward to it. Just worried about the size of the tent it's humongous. Better be there early to bag a spot big enough.

[S70JPS]

I'm surprised there are so few people on here that went last year/ going this year. I thought there would be a lot of useful tips by now. Bump

[S70JPS]

Thanks for that. I like the balloon idea. Are there food vans in the camping area for breakfast butties etc? I think I have read that somewhere but may have been dreaming.

Edited by S70JPS on Friday 26th July 16:10

[S70JPS]

Just got back. Had a brilliant time. Everything worked out well. We got there early parked near the entrance and got a pitch for the tent overlooking the track. It's a good job it didn't rain much. The tent was full of puddles this morning. Take plenty of money I got through over £400 and we brought most of our drink with us. 2 x hot dog and chips £20. Well worth it though.