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The UK's "largest queer festival" is coming to North Devon, organisers have said. The Out & Wild Festival, billed as the UK's largest festival celebrating the lesbian, bi, trans, and queer women and non-binary people community, is set to take place in June near Bideford. Organisers said the event, which started during the Covid-19 pandemic, had a focus on "outdoor experiences".
Polly Shute, co-founder of the festival, said a number of different activities would be on offer during the three-day event including "wild swimming, archery and pottery". 'A massive success' She said: "It's designed specifically for queer women and those who are non-binary. "I spent five years working on the board of Pride in London and, whilst I loved it, it really gave me an insight into the fact that most queer events that happen are focused on male audiences.
" The organisers said they were "excited" to bring the festival to its new home after an effective launch in Pembrokeshire. They said: "After a successful pilot event in 2021, where the attendees begged us to launch Out & Wild, we ran our first full festival in June 2022. "It was a massive success and we are proud to have grown to become the biggest festival for queer women and those who are non-binary in the UK.
" Out & Wild will take place in Devon between 13-16 June. Follow BBC Devon on X , Facebook and Instagram . Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.
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