Get Involved In BAF
Last year's first ever Buxton Adventure Festival was a great success. 800 people came to hear ten inspiring speakers and watch adventure films brought to life on the big screen.
We're proud that feedback from last year's visitors showed:
100% liked the format of mixing speakers and films.
100% said they would come again.
100% said they would recommend it.
The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival - now in its 8th year - is going from strength to strength with ticket sales having trebled in the last 3 years. We'd love to build BAF into an equally amazing event.
Buxton Adventure Festival 2012 review by MyOutdoors
"With first time festivals there's always a tendency to be a bit forgiving with so many different aspects of putting on an event to organise and no experience of the venue. In the case of BAF, however, the reality is that you'd never know it was the first year it had run. The experience of the Heason Events team was apparent throughout with every base covered...
"The selection of speakers, covering so many different adventure sports, was inspired and a great success with consistent audiences. The venue was ideal with the equipment running almost flawlessly throughout and the size ideal for a first year. Just finding a main sponsor for a new event isn't easy but to get a 3 year deal means the future of BAF is looking good and based on this year it fully deserves it."
Read the rest of MyOutdoor's review of the first ever BAF in 2012
Come and join us!
Sponsor Buxton Adventure Festival
We make a real effort at BAF to make sure that all sponsors and partners are well looked after and get the best value possible from their support. We think this is reflected in the fact that our sponsors have good things to say about BAF.
university of derby logo newDr Peter Dewhurst, Strategic Director for the University of Derby Buxton, said: “The first ever Buxton Adventure Festival was a real triumph for the town."
“We were delighted to play such a large part - as a key sponsor and the host of its opening event at our Oaklands Manor Outdoor Leadership Centre – and the partnership generated some fantastic publicity for our new centre and our degree programmes in Outdoor, Adventure and Countryside Management. We were also extremely pleased that the organisers provided our Events and Outdoor students with some outstanding real world learning opportunities that not only helped to enhance the Festival but also served to enhance our students’ employability skills."
“We are proud to be on board again for this year’s festival, and look forward to welcoming even more visitors to hear from some great speakers – and see what Buxton has to offer for outdoor enthusiasts - this November.”
rab_logo_red_strapline"I’m delighted it went so well. Lissa did a sterling job with all the fantastic PR. I look forward to more details and photos and yes, let’s all get together at some point and discuss next year. Many thanks."
Nikki Skinner, Marketing Manager, EquipUK
Speak at the Buxton Adventure Festival
We're always on the look out for inspirational, entertaining speakers for both BAF & ShAFF. If you've achieved amazing feats, then tell us about them. Matt Heason has a comprehensive portfolio of some of the world's best 'Serious Adventure Speakers' on his books, including Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Volunteer at the Buxton Adventure Festival
We're committed to giving volunteers meaningful work experience at BAF. It won't be glamarous but we hope it's always fun and we're always willing to give testimonials and references to volunteers who work for us.
Exhibit at the Buxton Adventure Festival
As a young festival we're keen to be realistic about what we can offer exhibitors. This year's ShAFF exhibition space attracted 3,000 people. Set in the Pavilion Gardens, the Arts Centre has a heavy footfall of visitors at the weekend.
We don't promise what we can't deliver and BAF is in the early stages of a brand new festival but we'd love to work with local businesses, so if you'd like to explore affordable, creative options for promoting your business at BAF then please do get in touch.
