OKAY so there is no Vale Earth Fair this year, and while this is disappointing to many, a little boutique alternative took place last weekend instead.

Pictures from the Ivy Earth Fair, which was held at Chateau des Marais (aka Ivy Castle).

HUNDREDS of islanders flocked to the Chateau des Marais at the weekend for the Ivy Earth Fair.

The Ivy Earth Fair will break new ground for the Vale Earth Fair Collective, with two consecutive nights of live music at the Ivy Castle, aka Chateau des Marais.

LOCAL bands and DJs are disappointed that the Vale Earth Fair will not be held this year.