Big Weekend - Ticket Details, Pricing and Deadlines

Please note:

All online ticket sales close on Friday 20th September.
Discount price merchandise sales will end on Wednesday 29^th August.

Location for Friday and Saturday events: Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre, 2 Lower Castle Street, Old Market, Bristol BS1 3AD.

Location for Sunday Awareness Walk: Bristol. A group walking route will be planned along the River Avon. An opportunity to really see some of Bristol as we will pass various local sights and finish with a picnic at the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. (We will also have a Plan B in case of bad weather!).

Friday EVENING:

Time: 7pm – 9:30pm
Ticket includes: entry, a welcome drink and canapes
Suitable for: This event is aimed at adults but will also be suitable for mid to older teens. Teenagers are very welcome to attend if they wish however please note that it can be a bit overwhelming for some which is why we mention that it is aimed at adults. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Aim: Icebreaker, meeting others with alopecia.

Saturday DAYTIME:

Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm (10:30am - 4:30pm for Children and Teens)
Ticket includes: Entry to the conference, drinks and snacks throughout the day, a buffet lunch, and an event bag.
Suitable for: All ages. The main conference is suitable for adults. This year we are also facilitating an event for children and teens. Attendees under 18 must have a parent/guardian in the building (i.e. parents/guardians can attend the main conference).
Aim: Information sharing, support, meeting others with alopecia.

Saturday NIGHT TIME:

Time: 7pm – midnight
Ticket includes: Entry, drink on arrival, buffet dinner and entertainment
Suitable for: All ages. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Aim: Socialising, fun, support.

Sunday DAYTIME:

Time: 10:30am – 3pm
Ticket includes: Registration only. No ticket required.
Suitable for: All ages. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Aim: Alopecia awareness, support, fun, meeting others with alopecia

Please note: Some events may have maximum tickets that can be purchased. If this causes problems for you please contact [email protected]

Pricing:

Ticket Type	Event	Early Bird	Late Booking Price (1^st – 20^th Sep)	On the door price (21^st Sep – event)
Adult	Friday Reception	£5	£7.50	£10
	Saturday Conference	£25	£30	£40
	Saturday Evening Social	£30	£35	N/A
	Sunday Awareness Fun	FREE	FREE	FREE

Adult with AUK VIP Discount	Friday Reception & Saturday Conference	£15	£20	N/A
	Full Weekender (Friday Reception, Saturday Conference and Saturday Social)	£40	£45	N/A
	Sunday Awareness Fun	FREE	FREE	FREE

Child with alopecia (age 17 and under)	Saturday Fun Day	FREE	FREE	N/A
	Saturday Evening Social	FREE	FREE	N/A
	Sunday Awareness Fun	FREE	FREE	FREE

Child age 17 and under (non-alopecia)	Saturday Fun Day	£20	£20	N/A
	Saturday Evening Social	£15	£15	N/A
	Sunday Awareness Fun	FREE	FREE	FREE

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