Ffiesta News
2012 Events finalised
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2012 Theme Changes
The 2012 Ffiesta will now be themed around the year 1952
2012 Date Confirmed
The 2012 Ffiesta will be held on 2nd and 3rd June 2012 at the Village Hotel, Swindon
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The 2011 Ffiesta made page 3 of the Swindon Advertiser - check out the article here
Ffiesta 2012
The Fforde Ffiesta will be back in 2012 with a weekend themed around the year 1940
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Last update: 24/04/2012
24/04/12
Timetable of events uploaded
30/01/12
Shop back up and running
Links to alternative hotels added to tickets page
February Sale announcement
New Twitterings
New Lobster Sighting
20/10/11
The war is over - Ffiesta 2012 moves from 1940 to 1952
14/07/11
New Videos added to 2011 history page
02/07/11
New video on 2011 history page
28/06/11
RSS feed online
New Entries in Twitterings competition added
Facebook link changed to 2012 group
New photos added to the 2011 history page
21/06/11
Location page updated
New entries in Hunt the Lobster Competition added
14/06/11
History page updated
11/06/11
Tickets available now
New Activities page with 3 new competitions launched
09/06/11
Added new site introduction from Laura and 'borrowed' Ffiesta description from Katie's Blog
Transferred Videos and Photos links from home page to history pages
08/06/11
Created new section for 2012 Ffiesta
07/06/11
Links on home page updated
More details added to history pages
06/06/11
Extra videos added to the 2010 page
History page expanded to include individual pages for each event
New Danvers Video added to home page and danvers page
Jasper Fforde at the 2011 Ffiesta
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Welcome to the official website of The Fforde Ffiesta.
THE ANNUAL GATHERING FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO EMBRACE ABSURDITY
Tickets for 2012 available now
Merchandise available from the shop
The Fforde Ffiesta is a weekend of silliness inspired by the works of Jasper Fforde. It is held annually in Swindon, UK (the home of Thursday Next from Jasper's books). Jasper is a big part of the events. He gives a reading from one of his books - one yet to be published - does a question and answer session, narrates at least one of the bus tours, sits on the judging panels and conducts the auction as well as taking part in some of the other events. In addition he is around for virtually the whole weekend and mingles with the attendees.
Whether you’ve come to learn more about us, or simply got a bit lost in the world wide web, you’re very welcome. Here you’ll find all you need to know about the strange, absurd world of the Fforde Ffiesta, get a taste of Ffiesta’s past and buy your tickets for Ffiesta’s future (or past, depending on how you look at it. The 2012 Ffiesta will take place in 1952).
On the site, you’ll find information on just what happens at a Ffiesta, news on our plans for the 2012 event, a guide on how to join the Legion of the Danvers and, if you’re lucky, you may even spot a lobster. There are also handy introductions to the team of Fforganisers behind it all. Just take your time, look around, and buy your ticket.
Don’t forget, if you want to get in touch about anything at all, just drop us an email matt@ffordeffiesta.co.uk.
The Fforde Ffiesta is based on the works of popular author Jasper Fforde, to find out more about Jasper and his books click here