Coventry's FarGo Village records highest footfall in a single day
Coventry’s vibrant Creative Quarter recorded its highest ever footfall for a single day during its tenth birthday celebrations and raised a significant sum for a local charity.
FarGo Village’s Big Birthday Weekender attracted 12,235 visitors on September 28 to mark a decade since the industrial site was converted into a haven for creative independent businesses and events by regeneration specialists Complex Development Projects (CDP).
Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan’s busking gig kicked off the occasion on September 27 which attracted hundreds of fans, heralding a wide programme of family-friendly activities and music across different genres took place over the following three days.
A total of £1,389 was collected for FarGo Village’s birthday charity partner Coventry and Warwickshire Mind from ticket sales to all the music shows in The Box on September 28 and 29.
Holly Hewitt, Manager at FarGo Village, said more than 16,000 people had visited the site during the weekend alone to enjoy the Big Birthday Weekender.
“It was fantastic to see so many people. There were lots of regular FarGo visitors who have supported us for many years and new visitors who haven't been before – and we hope they will come back soon.
“The whole occasion was unforgettable because it gave us an opportunity to celebrate everything that has been achieved over the last ten years – and look forward to the next decade at FarGo Village!”
Tania Miller, Head of Children and Young People's Services for Coventry and Warwickshire Mind, said: “Well done to the team at FarGo Village for putting on such a fantastic and varied programme of events. We really welcomed the opportunity to be involved in the celebrations – this is such a great community and we're really keen to promote and support good mental health for all.
Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants scheme gave FarGo Village funding towards the community programme while Towergate Insurance and Zenith Contract Services Ltd, which looks after its insurance and cleaning services, provided sponsorship.
