EVENTS
WIZARD OF OZ
26 - 28 AUGUST ICE CREAM FESTIVAL Kent Life , Maidstone www . kentlife . org . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : Adult £ 12 , Child ( 2-15 years ) £ 12 , Concession £ 12 , Family ( 2Ad & 2Ch ) £ 44
Kent Life welcomes back the Ice Cream Festival . Sample tasters from the ice cream vendors , or maybe try a waffle or sundae ? There will be over 40 fabulous varieties of ice cream to try and buy and don ’ t forget to visit the toppings station to finish off your ice cream with a variety of syrups , marshmallows and sprinkles . There ’ ll also be a selection of dairy free and vegan options . Don ’ t miss the live music and grownups can treat themselves to a tipple from the Pimms offering from the chapel field . You can also try out the paddle boats and take part in the usual fabulous Kent Life animal activities !
27 AUGUST THE WIZARD OF OZ Belmont House , Faversham www . belmont-house . org Time : 2pm - 4pm Price : Adult £ 15 , Child / NUS Student £ 12 , Family ( 2 Ad & 2 Ch or 1 Ad & 3 Ch ) £ 50 , U3s Free .
You are invited to click your heels and ease on down the Yellow Brick Road as Immersion Theatre proudly presents a brand new adaptation of The Wizard of Oz , a magical family show guaranteed to have you in stitches from beginning to end !
Join Dorothy on her quest to the Emerald City as she and her loyal friends : the brainless but cheeky Scarecrow , the Cowardly Lion , and the heartless ( literally !) Tin Man , navigate through a magical land in search of the mighty and mysterious Wizard of Oz . With the Wicked Witch of the West determined to stop them by any means necessary , however , will the spirit of friendship triumph over evil ?
Bring your own picnic blankets or low-backed seats to sit on to enjoy the performance . The event will go ahead if it ’ s raining but we always hope for a sunny day ! Picnics are welcome in the gardens .
27 - 28 AUGUST THE KENT COUNTRY SHOW Quex Park , Birchington www . thekentcountryshow . co . uk Time : 10am - 5pm | Price : Adults £ 12 , Concessions £ 11 , Children ( 5-15 years ) £ 5.50 , U5s Free
Whether you are a Country Show fan , an avid foodie , dog lover , want loads for the kiddies to do , love living history or simply want a fun filled day out , The Kent Country Show is for you . Watch and admire the rural crafters demonstrating all day , enter your dog into the dog shows or simply enjoy some lunch while listening to some fabulous music .
28 AUGUST FOLKESTONE OLDTIMER RALLY 2023 The Grand , The Leas , Folkestone www . folkestoneoldtimer . co . uk Time : 10am - 4pm | Price : Free
The Folkestone Oldtimer Rally welcomes vehicles of all shapes , size and age to come along to The Leas to celebrate hundreds of years of cars . Even if you do not have a vehicle and would rather spectate , spectators of all ages are encouraged to attend . This year will mark the 19th year that organiser Eileen Watling has held the event , growing bigger and more spectacular each year .
28 AUGUST BROCANTE ANTIQUES FAIR Walmer Green , Walmer www . whitecliffscountry . org . uk Time : 8am - 4pm | Price : Free
Whether you are browsing to pass the bank holiday by or are a serious buyer and collector , this fair is for all . Items being sold include vintage clothing , furniture , toys , jewellery and much more .
30 AUGUST TWELFTH NIGHT : THE DUKE ’ S THEATRE COMPANY Goodnestone Park Gardens , Goodnestone www . thedukestheatrecompany . co . uk Time : 7pm - 9:30pm Price : Concession £ 16.50 , Adult £ 18.50 , Family £ 60
The Duke ’ s Theatre Company returns to Goodnestone Park Gardens this year where the cast are set to perform this tale of tangled relationships , mistaken identity and unrequited love . With the full text and original music of this romantic comedy , you will get the full Shakespearian experience with the expert cast and directing of this play , keeping true to the 1602 original version 421 years later . Supplying both entertainment and educational tones , this play is accessible for an audience of all ages for those who want to experience a physical adaptation of literature in all its brilliance .
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