event Shitefest International 2025

[Saabnut]

As summer (ha!) draws to a close, time to think about next year. The last time I tried to do this, the world considered Shiters enjoying themselves abroad was a bad thing and dumped Covid on us, so lets try again.As you may be aware, I have a small farm in France which I try to spend as much time at as possible, which consists of a house, stables, barn, approx 6 acres and a river. The land is flat and suitable for camping! The house has 3 bogs and two showers so is suitable to support camping! Location is in the Sarthe, almost exactly half way between Lemans and Tours. The nearest neighbour is half a kilometer away, with the nearest village (two restaurants/pubs, butchers, shop, bakers etc) approx 1km away. Behind the house is a 40km Voi Verte (cyclepath). Nearest town in La Chatre sur le Loir (5km) where there is everything you could need including the Hotel de France which is where Aston and Triumph teams were based for the 24hr back in the 50s/60s.

So as much or as little to do as you want. My place is almost exactly 300 miles from Calais via Autoroute (so about 5 hours). About 120 miles from Caen. There is a choice of weekends so will try to add a poll. The Lemans 24hr weekend, the Lemans Classic 24hr weekend, the Marcon Classic weekend (Huge local very French show including fireworks, music, food etc) or any other weekend. I can offer lots of camping ground (a field!) and use of bogs/showers. BBQs will be fine but depending on weather may not be allowed in the field, just the garden. Fires will probably not be allowed as they are usually banned in the summer because of the fire risk, but as temps in the summer can make mid 30s and night temps can remain in the high teens, fires are less of an attraction than in the UK.

The cost? Nada. Nothing. Nowt. Get yourselves down there, pay your own booze and entertainment but the site for Shitefest is free. I hope someone else will organise a UK Shitefest as well, as not everyone can or will want to traipse across France. Please vote on a date and put your name on the list once it appears.

[loserone]

This might just work.

We weren't far at all upstream a few weeks ago, lovely area.

 

[dozeydustman]

There may be some big family event next April year so latter part of the summer to early autumn is better for me. I would bring the mrs as well if I can coax her into a tent. Even if it’s just a weekend break for us both.

[Back_For_More]

I've gone for anytime - but as Byrons birthday is 13th June I could be taking him to LeMans anyway. 

It'll be at least 2 of us in a tent.

[reb]

With any luck I may (very much *may*) be able to make this. With preference for later in the year for increased time to scrape together monies.

[fatharris]

May be worth seeing if you can tie it up with the EMwalhalla car show in Ramdonksveer, NL.

Amazing show for shite and should be on any AS bucket list.

[fatharris]

Never mind, just checked and it's an 800 mile round trip 🤣

[dome]

I've ticked for the main Le Mans race but the classic would be equally as good for me. Both are absolute bucket list stuff for me so sign me up👌

[EyesWeldedShut]

Pretty much anytime for us but least prefer August. If the stars align may bring some AS pulling CaravanShite  

[cort1977]

Very much looking forward to this, would prefer August due to school holidays.

 

 

[dome]

Bumping this up for @Tickman and @blackboilersuit👌

[blackboilersuit]

Up until Covid I was in France in 9 out of the 10 previous years but haven't been since so definitely count me in. Voted LeMans Classique but realistically most other times could probably be accommodated. Will take the Toledo for extra style and reliability points. 2000 miles in a 53yr old car WCPGW?

[juular]

We were just talking about spending July in France next year, so as long as it isn't in June this ties in nicely.

[Rust Collector]

My mrs suggested a trial run of camping in France next year, as we seek out ways to stretch the holiday budget out further.

Would bringing partners/kids etc. be ok?

[Weird Car]

I’ve been meaning to take Herbie to LeMans so that’d be a great excuse 😆

but anywhere is fine with me