- Is the festival vegan /vegetarian-friendly?
Medicine is a vegetarian event so there will be a wide range of nutritious vegan and vegetarian food available from our Street Food Market and our in-house cafés for adults and kids.
- Can I bring and prepare my own food and drink?
You are welcome to bring your own food and drink in moderation. Medicine is a vegetarian and alcohol-free gathering, with a wide range of vegan and vegetarian food available from the food stall market and in-house cafés on site.
- FIRE SAFETY
This summer, the Thames Valley region is officially in drought. The land at Wasing is tinder dry, and the fire risk is severe. We are taking this seriously, and we need you to as well.
The following items are BANNED from the entire site (camping included) for everyone, no exceptions:
- Disposable BBQs
- Camping stoves of any kind (gas, gel, alcohol, tablet)
- Electric stoves
- Gas canisters
- Portable fire pits or fire bowls
- Chinese/sky lanterns
- Fireworks, flares, and pyrotechnics
- Sparklers
- Candles and tea lights
- Incense and smudge sticks
- Lighter fluid, firelighters, and fire-starting products
There will be no personal cooking on site this year except in live-in vehicles with fire safe correctly fitted appliances. In current drought conditions, a single ignition source can start a grass fire in seconds.
Please leave all the above at home to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. We are in this together! Lets protect these special lands with awareness and presence. Hot food and drinks are available from our traders and catering team throughout the event.
We ask that you:
- Never leave cooking equipment unattended
- Dispose of food waste thoughtfully using the bins provided
- Be mindful of shared space within busy camping areas
Please follow any additional safety guidance shared on site during the gathering.
- Will you sell alcohol?
Medicine Festival is an alcohol-free space. By choosing to leave alcohol behind, we collectively support the prayer and intention throughout the event.
This choice cultivates a truly unique atmosphere, enhancing the energy of presence, clarity, and connection. It allows us to engage deeply with ourselves, each other, and the essence of what we’re trying to touch into through Medicine.
We kindly ask for your respect and commitment to this principle, as it enriches our shared experience and upholds the integrity of our gathering.
We do not wish to profit from the commercial sale of alcohol and we believe the container is much more potent when people are not drinking alcohol, so we will not be selling any alcohol at the event. We have an amazing botanical cocktail and elixir bar on site, and other great drink options.
- Are plastic water bottles allowed?
We have banned single use plastics on site. Please bring your own refillable water bottle or buy one on site. There will be water stations on site.
- I have a nut / dairy allergy – what should I do?
Inform any food or drink vendor of your allergy and they can advise you of what you can eat or drink.