What is Plenty?

Plenty? festival returns! Taking place across the Barn’s site, this year’s gathering brings together a diverse mix of performances, talks, installations, creative activities, workshops, apple pressing and more. Join us as together we ask, ‘how much is enough?’ through play, conversations and reflection.

Plenty? is a festival, suitable for all ages, that reimagines a traditional harvest celebration and focuses on the idea of ‘degrowth’ in a consumerist world that demands more and more.  At Plenty? festival, we aim to foster a joyful, open, and exploratory atmosphere where diverse perspectives and ways of thinking can come together.

Over the weekend, creative encounters for all ages will be choreographed across the Barn’s indoor and outdoor spaces. This is where the energy for change, the satisfying crunch of apple pressing and visions of ‘just’ futures come to life. 

What is the purpose of Plenty?

To ask questions and to inspire action!

In a world where economic growth is favoured at the expense of people and the sustainability of the Earth, Plenty? aims to:

• Use the arts as a tool to engage and challenge people on life-changing issues (like climate change) that are a concern and discuss possible community-level solutions.
• Provide a creative learning space where curiosity is welcomed and questions are encouraged, to help foster behavioural change at the grassroots level.
• Help people gain a better understanding of ideas of 'degrowth' and a 'Just Transition' with a focus on climate change and our connection to the natural world

Who is it for?

Everyone! We are all citizens, and caretakers, of our beautiful Planet Earth!

Plenty? is a festival where everyone from all walks and stages of life, with our individual knowledge, unique perspectives and life experiences can come together and learn from each other.

EVENT PROGRAMME

Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 October from 12pm-4pm

Full Event Programme details coming soon...

Please note: some elements of the programme have a maximum number of participants, spaces can be booked via the box office on arrival to the festival.

LIST OF ARTISTS, SPEAKERS & VENDORS

• PERFORMANCE | DANIEL SERRIDGE | STORYTELLING IN THE WILD GARDEN
• SPEAKER | LUKE DEVLIN (CENTRE FOR HUMAN ECOLOGY) | INTERACTIVE DROP-IN SPACE
• WRITING WORKSHOP | IAN GROSZ & ELAINE MORRISON | WRITERS AT PAPER BOATS COLLECTIVE
• APPLE PRESSING | CHRISTIAN STOLTE OF SEIDER
• PROVOCATION | ALAN CARTER | PLOTTER
• PROVOCATION | ELLIE HARRISON | ARTIST & ACTIVIST
• DROP-IN WATERCOLOUR DRAWING & PAINTING | MEL SHAND | LEAD ARTIST FOR THE FAR ORCHARD
• DROP-IN | EMILY MITCHELL | GRADUATE ARTIST
• DROP-IN  CREATIVE ACTIVITY | JULIE BAGHURST | VISUAL DESIGNER
• DROP-IN POETRY WORSHOP | KIRSTY STRANG-ROY
• VENDOR | GOOD STUFF KIOSK | FOOD

ACCESSIBILITY

We understand that there are many voices not always heard in climate discussions. We want to remove as many barriers as possible for participating in Plenty?

Tickets to the festival are free. We have a limited number of access funds for those that find it difficult to meet everyday costs. You will not be asked for proof or ID all we ask is that you be honest with yourself and your financial situation.   

If you find it difficult to meet everyday costs and travel to the festival is a barrier, we have a limited pot of money available to reimburse these costs.  

We also have available a limited number of discount vouchers for use at the food vendors during the festival.   

Check through the guidelines below to decide whether this option is right for you:  

• You frequently stress about basic needs (food, housing, clothing and transportation) and don’t always achieve them.  

• You have little or no disposable income.  

• You require assistance from government and/or voluntary assistance including food banks and benefits. 

Please indicate your access requirements at time of booking.

The Barn has extensive free parking on site. Accessible parking spaces can be found at the Barn entrance and in the lower carpark opposite the entrance to Buchanan Bistro. The top carpark at the Barn’s entrance may be closed to traffic for large events so please check the situation with the Box Office ahead of time.

Travel by bus  - Buses run regularly to Banchory from Aberdeen and Braemar. You can catch the 201, 202, or 203 buses and alight at the stop by Tesco

We have a fully accessible bathroom.

Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of our venue.

If you require a carer to attend an event with you, please book your places by telephone to ensure you are not charged for their ticket. 

Click here for more information about accessibility.