Country Fest 2026, organised by volunteer-led home education community Individual Pathways Shropshire, will be held on August 23, at Russell's Meadow in Church Stretton. A spokesperson for Individual Pathways Shropshire said: "Country Fest is about much more than a family day out. "Country Fest is our opportunity to open those doors to the wider community. A shopping village featuring local businesses and artisan traders will be onsite, alongside food and drink vendors, children’s activities, and a free family games area. Organisers hope Country Fest will become an annual celebration of community, inclusion and rural life, bringing together families from across Shropshire while showcasing local businesses, organisations and charities making a positive difference.