Cameron Die Konigin
Vickie and Lee, will be bringing a fantastic array of spiders amongst other things, need we say any more? Once again, thanks for all your help guys, much appreciated.
Curtis Lakin
Curtis has been a Bugfest regular from the start and a source of constant support, he will have a good range of inverts, to tempt you.
Cameron will be bringing some awesome mantids - not to be missed! Especially as some are new to the UK and Europe.
Yes, Bugfest too, will have some tables, we will be selling some spiders and running a close encounter table where you can get to hold some of the Bugfest collection, experience a live and deadly style show and maybe cure a fear or two…
Arthropodia debut at this year’s Bugfest, alongside our other headliners, with a huge range of inverts, they will be making this one an Olympic event not to be missed!
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Em of Bristol Inverts, will have a new species of land snail on offer amongst a range of other exciting inverts to tempt you including some true spiders, scorps, hoppers and phasmids.
Joe from Reptobug is making a return . Welcome back Joe, great to have your continued support. Look out for his cockroaches, stick insects and reptile information. There might even be a six foot bug or two to terrorise the unsuspecting...
Steve Eddy, the Education Officer from Exmoor Zoo will be accompanying Joe at the Repto-Bug tables and as well as tempting you with the delights of his insects, he will be promoting what is a great day out at a local zoo that is only down the road a little way. Click on the logo, pay them a visit!
The Phasmid Study Group return to show their support. If there’s anything you need to know about stick insects these are the people to see. Why not join the group? Bugfest’s Nick joined back in 1986 at the tender age of thirteen, he has just realised that was 26 years ago - now he feels old!
Beth will be selling an interesting range of stick insects, snails and slugs as well as related equipment
Mark’s hand painted buterlies really are not to be missed. See what he can do by visiting his site and then make a wish list.
Everyone’s favourite bounce masters will be back to keep the kids entertained while you indulge your bug obsession. An additional fee will apply for this activity.
We are pleased to welcome Carymoor, they will be promoting sustainability and providing bug themed crafty activities to keep your bug-mad children amused .
Fee or donation may be required
Kiddie stuff,
crafts and general interest
crafts and general interest
Tell, a respected voice in the international herpetological community will be promoting his, quite frankly, amazing collection of prints and artwork, as well as embellished fashion items. He will also have an information stand representing the IHS, so, if you want to find out more about keeping reptiles THE RIGHT WAY - he is the man to speak to.
Re-fuel with our on-site caterers this year, who can tempt you with mouthwatering burgers and more.
Expect thrills and spills aplenty with Ready2Climb’s outdoor climbing tower - just what you need to help your little ones run/climb off some steam. An additional fee will apply for this activity.
Jules tells us he has been busy practising making bug themed balloons. We met Jules at Abbotsbury last October on one of our wild nights out with the animal collection. We were so impressed, we just HAD to have him at Bugfest. When you meet him you will see what we mean!
Sarah has proved a dab-hand over the years at transforming your children into little monsters.
An additional fee or donation will apply for this activity
Superb Fimo bugs for sale. They are so cute it will be hard to resist the temptation to find one a new loving home. A fee will apply
PRK will have a wide range of live foods on offer at a brilliant price. Stock up with them at Bugfest, visit their website, you might even be able to pre-order.
Repxotics
Demetri and his team will be presenting a big range of dry goods, supplements, sundries, live foods, bark, hides, and housing for you to take your newly acquired creatures home in.
Amanda and Stewart have two tables of tarantula loveliness to tempt you. They will be selling a wide range of captive-bread spiders.
Richard Godden will have some brilliant bug-themed activities for you to keep the children occupied at a reasonable fee. A fee or donation may be required.