05/11/2024
We are back again this year for Ottery Tar Barrels! Our favourite event of the year! We will have two bars again this year, one up by the church and one down by the fairground (opposite RIO).
Note the below - please do bring cash! The card readers struggle with the sheer volume of people.
Come and say hello!🍺🍻🔥🦊
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🔥🔥 Top Tips for coming to Tar Barrels 🔥🔥
💷 Bring plenty of Cash 💷 Cards and Contactless don't work well on the night and there's only 1 free Cash Point after 8pm -which ran out last year!
🚫 Don't Bring Glass 🚫 There are plenty of Event Bars around town selling drinks in the Tar Barrel cups, or Reuse your own! Profits from these Bars provide vital funds to support the event. 🔥
📖 Buy a Programme 📖 It contains all the information, location and times of Barrels. It's a beautiful souvenir and a great way to support the event.
🚫 Don't Bring Dogs or Small Children 🚫 The event can get very crowded and can move unexpectedly. It is not an event for people with limited mobility.
📢 Listen to Announcements 📢 Marshals, Stewards, and Security are all at the event to keep everyone safe. PA Announcements will also give safety warnings in the Square (Broad Street)
🌧 Be prepared for Rain 🌧 There are very limited inside areas at this event. ☂️ Umbrellas are No good. Expensive waterproof coats could be damaged by sparks
🚗 Plan your way Home 🚗 There are No late night buses and taxis are usually booked up well in advance.
If you have parked within the Road Closure Area before 3.30pm, be aware the closures are in place to keep everyone safe until 1am
🔥 Enjoy watching our ancient tradition 🔥 Whilst we welcome visitors to watch our tradition, the event is for Barrel Rollers. Please don't try to touch the Barrel or get in the way of the rollers.
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