If you’re wondering why the streets have been a little quiet this week, it could be because all the locals have flocked to a Lincolnshire village for Britain’s ‘biggest sex festival’.
Instead, residents of Allington, Lincolnshire, will have to endure Excess traffic God only knows what kind of noise will be made as the four-day event, dubbed the Swingathon, gets underway.
Thousands of people flocked to the rural site where festival This program is back for its fourth year in a row, and it promises to be “bigger and better than ever” — and no, those aren’t the male clients they’re talking about.
Revelers will be able to unwind at this exciting event that includes “play tents,” pole dancing, hot tubs, foam parties, mobile dungeons… and even anal bingo.
Imagine the scene when the caller shouts, “My favorite…69,” eh?
British people who enjoy taking part in swinging Lifestyle – Also known as partner exchange with other like-minded people and get Sexual experiences With them – I had to pay for it. 265 pounds To get a ticket to the famous event.
The four-day event kicked off yesterday (July 18). (SWNS)
Attendance has doubled since last year, so festival-goers seem unfazed by complaints from locals. police About the “screaming and moaning” coming from the camp that keeps them awake all night.
Despite people’s preconceptions, Swingathon says it is not a “sex festival”, but rather an “alternative lifestyle event for adults” that celebrates sexual perversions and deviance and supports Gay + Community.
Organizers have also incorporated another similar festival, FetFest, into this year’s event.
The collection brings BDSM booths and sex toys to the table, while also giving guests the opportunity to book “private play areas” during the festivities, which kicked off on Thursday (July 18) and conclude on Sunday (July 21).
FetFest has also organised a whip throwing area, which they say is the perfect place to “get some practice in”.
However, it’s not just whips, chains and leather – there are also many attach Taking to the stage to provide entertainment, as well as DJs, dancers and comedy acts.
But if swinging things are more your thing, you’ll be happy to hear that there are plenty of other exciting attractions as well.
Swingathon participants can view: Naked Attraction-Compete in country style, watch drag shows and parades performed by them, or take a break from all the fun by heading to a “sensual massage.”
The number of participants in the Swingathon has doubled since last year. (SWNS)
“The event provides a very social and safe space for people of all walks of life to meet new people,” said Kerry Volner, event coordinator. “This year, the event will be bigger, better and bolder. There will be fire blowers, pole dancers, acrobats and much more.”
“We have a huge space dedicated to the LGBT community, and we run a lot of workshops. There is a whole inclusive offering.
There are two festivals this year, they are separate festivals but on the same day.
“We realized very quickly that there was a larger demographic and that there were a lot of people who were following other alternative lifestyles.
“FetFest is for modern people who are interested in weird stuff. We’re just a regular festival for people with alternative lifestyles.”
Despite objections raised by South Kesteven District Council’s licensing committee last year, the 2024 Swingathon has been given the green light to go ahead.
Lincolnshire Police also objected on the grounds of preventing crime and disorder, public safety, preventing public nuisance and protecting children from harm – but the organisers were eventually granted a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).
Event co-organiser Matthew Cole said they had received more support from local authorities this year, who offered advice on “how to do better”.
“I think they realized we weren’t going anywhere,” he said.
“We have put a lot of time and effort into organising this event. We have sold more tickets than ever before and, thanks to the support of the Council, things could not have gone better than I could have hoped for.”