Top Trends In Festival And Retail Flags & Banners For 2025
Posted by Ian Temple-Heald on
Outdoor flags for festivals or retail are a simple yet effective way to raise the profile of your brand or business, often working out at a fraction of the cost of digital or print advertising. Here’s a look at the latest trends.
Handheld flags for festival crowd participation
It’s the height of festival season: Glastonbury may have come and gone, but there’s plenty more in the pipeline, including the Isle of Wight Festival and Reading and Leeds in August.
Festivals such as Glastonbury are known not only for their legendary music stars but also the colourful and witty flags on long poles that populate the crowd. Some of them are designed to catch the attention of the TV cameras, while others are simply a useful way for people to find their way back to their friends.
Handheld flags are also popular for parades, pride events and sports festivals, helping to provide memorable photo props and reinforcing the identity of the event.
Feather flags, streamers and pendant banners
Feather flags (also known as sail flags) have a tall narrow shape and are designed to move in the wind, so they catch the eye and stand out at a distance and in a crowd.
This makes them ideal for branding and advertising, as they lend themselves to bright colours and distinctive logos. They are lightweight and easy to assemble, so they are ideal for trade shows and exhibitions, as well as outdoor markets and festivals.
Pendant banners resemble vertical triangular bunting, and are perfect for adding colour to any event. They flutter on the breeze and bring that instant festive feeling. They can be used purely for decorative purposes and also to reinforce brand identity. Streamer banners are longer than pendant banners and can catch the eye from long range.
All of these flags are made from strong rip-resistant materials and are designed to resist fading and weather-related ageing. They are also available in a range of colours and sizes and a choice of single or double sided printing.
Pavement and forecourt flags
Pavement flags are a fast and affordable way to get your business noticed. They are available in a variety of sizes and colours, and can be custom printed to display your business name and marketing messages.
When placed outside the entrance of your retail store, cafe, salon or takeaway, they get you notice and invite customers to stop, look at the window display or menu board and step inside. They are effective tools for increasing footfall and helping your business to stand out on busy high streets, particularly in the peak summer months.
Our pavement flag kits include a custom printed flag with downloadable artwork options, a telescopic pole kit, a rotating top arm for fill visibility from all angles, and a water-fill base to keep the flag stable in all weather conditions.
Forecourt flags are available in distinctive teardrop shapes and rectangles, and are an easy and cost-effective way to add interest and attraction to your forecourt for garages, car dealerships or large retail stores.