Mysterious patterns in the fields will take centre stage at a three-day festival this summer.
Honeystreet and Alton Barnes in Wiltshire will host the Circle Festival from July 17 to 19, celebrating 25 years since the appearance of the Galaxy crop circle at Milk Hill and the Face & Message formation at Chilbolton.
Both formations first appeared in 2001 and quickly became some of the most recognised and discussed crop circles worldwide, drawing significant media attention and ongoing interest from researchers and enthusiasts.
Monique Klinkenbergh, festival organiser of the Crop Circle Visitor Centre and Exhibition, said: "Wiltshire has become synonymous with the crop circle phenomenon, attracting visitors from every corner of the world.
"The Circle Festival celebrates this remarkable part of the county's heritage while bringing together the people who have lived with the phenomenon for decades.
"These formations appear on farmers' land, affect their livelihoods, and they have been part of this story from the very beginning.
"By bringing together farmers, researchers and visitors, we hope to encourage greater understanding, mutual respect and dialogue."
The festival is organised by the Crop Circle Visitor Centre and Exhibition and promises to bring together a diverse group of speakers, including researchers, farmers, authors, photographers, artists, and visitors from around the world.
Programme highlights include lectures, workshops, guided tours, night watches, and a festival fair.
Speakers lined up for the event include crop circle researcher Lucy Pringle from the UK, Andreas Müller from Germany, Professor Klaas van Egmond from the Netherlands, and Graeme Rendall from the UK, who will discuss current developments in the field of UFOs and UAPs.
A key focus of the festival is to give a platform to Wiltshire's farmers.
While crop circles have brought international attention—and thousands of visitors—to the region for more than 40 years, it is the farmers who are most directly affected.
Two local farmers will share their perspectives during the event, offering insight into how crop circles impact agriculture, tourism, and rural life.
The Circle Festival is open to the public.
Day tickets and weekend passes are available for the talks, while entry to the festival fair is free.
Other activities on offer include guided tours, workshops, and holistic treatments.
Located in Honeystreet, the Crop Circle Visitor Centre and Exhibition is the world’s only permanent exhibition dedicated to the crop circle phenomenon.
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