Caribbean Night Sells Out!
Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket to join us for our Caribbean Night revival.
Thank you to our bands, DJs, sponsors, Arts Council England, volunteers, venue hosts, sound engineers, food providers, bar staff and everyone on the Crew for helping us to make it happen!
We look forward to building on this years’ test bed and to bringing you more next year!
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FAQs
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Where is the venue?
Address is McBuzz’s Barn @ Thorn Park Golf Centre, Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth Devon EX10 0JH
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Event parking
Volunteer Stewards will be on hand to guide you to the FREE parking which is the field to right. See Site Map & Access page.
For bands and traders there is a small Car Park to the left at the main entrance and extra parking in the field to right.
Is Camping Available?
Yes – Camping at Thorn Golf Centre is available to book here https://www.sidmouthfringe.co.uk/camping
Camping entrances
See Site Map & Access page.
Caribbean Night Bus Service
Taking the bus is a fantastic way to support our “Marine & Green” ethos.
There is an independently run ‘Folk 1’ bus service which runs between Sidmouth and Salcombe Regis from 3.30pm top 11.45pm – stoping/picking up outside Thorn Park for Caribbean Night. Price guide: £3/adult per trip.
When does the event start and finish?
Date and Times
Saturday 8th August Start Time 4pm
Ends at 11.30pm
This is a ticketed event featuring live music, DJs, delicious Caribbean food, ice cream, cakes, coffee and our licensed Prawn Cocktail Bar and Can Bar.
A Note for our Guests
We are incredibly lucky to be working with Thorn Golf Park and to be able to site the music in a fabulous oak barn with built in stage.
While the Salcombe Regis location is rural we do have some neighbours nearby, and we want to remain a welcome part of the local landscape.
Please be respectful of those living in the area by leaving the site quietly and quickly when we finish .
Your cooperation helps us ensure we can continue to flourish in this beautiful venue!
How accessible is the event site?
Thorn Golf Park is a beautiful setting for Caribbean Night, in the rural area of Salcombe Regis within the East Devon National Landscape, and we want everyone to enjoy the festivities.
Please keep the following in mind regarding accessibility:
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Accessible Zones: the event is on level ground and fully accessible, with some pathways and grassareas.
- Seating & Mobility: There are some seating provisions but please be aware the event is not seated and the furniture may not be accessible to all.
Here to Help: Our Volunteer Stewards will be stationed at the entrance to check tickets and issue wristbands. Volunteers will also staff the car park area to ensure noone is blocked in.
Look for the friendly faces in the crew and hi-vis vests—they are there to welcome you, provide directions, and offer any support needed to make your visit comfortable.
Do I need a ticket?
Yes Caribbean Night is a ticketed event
Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub is a not for profit community interest company, sales help to fund the event.
We are committed to reasonable pricing recognising the cost of living crisis whilst balancing band, production and venue costs.
Why your support matters
The economic climate for live music and independent festivals is challenging. When you buy a ticket or visit our bars, you are directly supporting:
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Grassroots Music: We provide a platform for local bands and a pathway for young talent to learn their craft through our Sea Spot/Rising Stars programme.
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Free Creativity: Revenue helps us keep the Creativity on the Coast area free for young people to explore their artistic side.
How you can help:
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Buy your Caribbean Night tickets early to help us plan with confidence.
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Support our bars (The Prawn Cocktail Bar and Caribbean Night Can Bar).
Thank you for being the wind in our sails and helping us bring back this community tradition! Book your ticket below…
Can I bring my dog?
The short answer: Only Service Dogs are permitted.
While we love our four-legged friends, Caribbean Night is a dog-free event (with the exception of Guide and Assistance dogs).
This policy applies to the entire event site, which is relatively small.
Why the “No Paws” policy? In line with many festivals, we’ve made this decision for a few key reasons:
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The Venue: Thorn Golf Park is a beautiful but compact site.
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Safety & Comfort: Because we are a multi-generational festival—the site can become quite crowded and noisy.
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Marine & Green: It helps us keep the venue clean and comfortable for all guests.
We truly appreciate your understanding in helping us keep the festival safe and accessible for all our human visitors!
Can I pay by card or do I need cash?
We are happy to accept both! Having a mix of both is the best way to ensure Caribbean Night rhythms are not interrupted!
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Card Payments: Our food and drink traders and our bars, as well as the Sea Fest merchandise stall, are set up for card payments. Using your card really helps our independent vendors and the bar team keep queues moving quickly.
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Cash is King for Back Up: While cards are great, cash is a fantastic backup in case of signal and IT issues.
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Sea Fest Tees: will be available – sales of these help us to fund our free annual Sea Fest celebration.
Top Tip: While we embrace technology, country signal can occasionally be a bit “misty,” so having some cash in your pocket ensures you won’t miss out on any of the fun!
Can I bring my own alcohol to Caribbean Night?
The short answer is no, but for a very good reason!
To keep Caribbean Night a safe, sustainable, and free-to-enter event, we do not permit alcohol to be brought into our event.
Here is why your support at our bars makes a world of difference:
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Supporting the event: As a community event, we rely on the income from our two licensed bars—The Prawn Cocktail Bar and the Caribbean Night Can Bar. Every drink purchased helps us cover the costs of production, site safety, and marketing.
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Investing in the Future: Revenue from our bars directly funds our Creativity on the Coast area and our Sea Spot/Rising Stars programme, which provides a platform for grassroots music talent and young creatives.
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Marine & Green Safety: Keeping outside alcohol off-site helps us manage glass-free zones. This ensures no broken glass ends up being a safety or environmental hazard, keeping the venue clean and safe for everyone.
A Note on Responsible Drinking
We are a multi-generational event and want everyone to have a fantastic time. Please remember to drink responsibly.
Challenge 25
Our bar staff are required by law to check IDs for anyone who looks under 25 (Challenge 25 legislation) and reserve the right to refuse service to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all our guests.
Alcohol and Refusal to serve
Our volunteer bar staff are trained to make decisions and help manage the event safely and have the right to refuse to serve is someone has had too much to drink, behaves aggressively or is not respectful.
We do not tolerate underage drinking – please do not buy alcohol for someone else at the event who is underage.
Zero Tolerance Drug Policy
We have a zero tolerance drug policy for illegal drugs.
Bag searches will be part of the entrance process and our Security Team will remove drugs and eject anyone seen using drugs and will call the police if required.
Thank you for supporting the festival and helping us make sure Caribbean Night is a great success!
How do I get involved?
Volunteer with Caribbean Night
We welcome people to join our volunteer team to help with stewarding, runners, site set up and take down.
Help spread the word!
Tell your friends and family, like and share our posts, let us know if you can put up a poster for us.
Become a sponsor
Please see our Supporters page – and contact us to become a sponsor.
Please email to let us know how you would like to get involved.