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Moonrising says it all really. It is a wonderful event. I go with my parents and my children and we all enjoy it. We enjoy different things: my son was fascinated by the very talkative glass blower who seems to be an annual fixture, both children really enjoyed the workshops, my daughter enjoys the music and we all enjoy seeing artists and crafts people at work. Sometimes it is only when you see how things are made that you really understand the effort and thought that has gone into them.

My top tips for a day out at the festival are:
* Take your own water, some snacks and possibly an umbrella to provide some shade. There are cafes but the queues can be long and slow and it can be very hot.

* Buy a programme then sit down and plan what you want to see. You won't be able to see everything so it is worth spending 5 minutes to work out what you don't want to miss.

*If you want to take part in a workshop get there early.

*If you have children who want to take part in a workshop get there early and explain to them in advance that they might not be able to do the workshop they want. The children's workshops are very, very popular and space is limited. Don't buy them an ice-cream until after you've queued for the workshop - that way if they don't get a place you can cheer them up with a large ice.