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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
PUB IN THE PARK
34 . Wealden Literary Festival , Woodchurch , 24 - 25 June Family-friendly festival that is a celebration of nature , creativity and the written word . Find contemporary writers , acclaimed best-sellers , celebrated poets and renowned children ’ s authors . www . wealdenliteraryfestival . co . uk
35 . Medway Print Festival , Medway , 3 - 18 June A celebration of all things print and the arts , join in the series of events taking place across various venues in Medway . Enjoy the six exhibitions on offer , or learn more about the industry and try your hand at a new skill with the in-person and online workshops . www . medwayprintfestival . com
36 . Ramsgate Festival of Sound , Ramsgate , 23 - 28 August Welcoming and eclectic festival that celebrates the incredible history , landscapes , architecture and people of Ramsgate , through sound and sonic trails . www . ramsgatefestival . org
37 . Hever Festival , Edenbridge The longest running open-air theatre in the South East , Hever Festival is celebrating its 40th year with a packed diary of events included stagings of Horrible Histories Barmy Britain – New ! to The Wizard of Oz , The Dolly Show to the Last Night of the Hever Proms . heverfestival . co . uk
38 . Pub in the Park , Tunbridge Wells , 7 - 9 July The ultimate food and music festival . Hosted by Andi Oliver , Si King and Matt Tebbutt , enjoy award-winning restaurants , banging live music , incredible chefs and of course delicious food ! www . pubintheparkuk . com
39 . Black Deer Festival , Eridge Park , 16 - 18 June Offering the hoedown of the summer , this festival is a celebration of Americana , country music , food and way of life . blackdeerfestival . com
40 . St Edmund ’ s Festival on the Hill Week-long celebration of music , art and theatrical performances featuring worldrenowned artists , community and sporting events with fun for all the family . www . stedmundsfestival . org . uk
KENT ART ON SHOW – GALLERIES , STUDIOS & TRAILS
41 . South East Open Studios , 2 - 18 June Showcasing the creative talent of our county and strengthening visual arts . Take the opportunity to meet inspiring creators , tour studio spaces , or even take part in the Art Trails , allowing you to explore your local arts community . From jewellery making to textiles to glassworks , there ’ s a chance to be a part of it all . www . seos-art . org
42 . Gallery Seventeen , Beckenham From framers , to studio , to comprehensive art centre , Gallery Seventeen not only offers a wide range of local and international art , ceramics designed and made on the premises as well as picture framing workshops but guests are also invited to recognise their own artistic talents through classes in painting and ceramics . With a wide range of artwork for sale , including treasured local artists as well as limited edition prints and sculptures . www . galleryseventeen . co . uk
43 . Fairfax Gallery , Royal Tunbridge Wells Former winner of ‘ Best Gallery in Kent ’ and a true destination for art lovers . Situated on the beautiful Pantiles , this gallery exhibits original paintings and sculptures from established , award winning , and emerging artists , who claim a standard of work of a quality not often seen outside of London . www . fairfaxgallery . com
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