EVENTS
AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR
2 & 10 SEPTEMBER BRENCHLEY GARDENS BANDSTAND CONCERTS Brenchley Gardens , Maidstone www . visitmaidstone . com Time : 1pm - 5pm | Price : Free
Enjoy some free live music with the beautiful backdrop of Brenchley Gardens . The gardens welcome you to visit and experience a variety of original live music from local bands . Taking your ordinary gardens trip to a musical experience and serenading you into the blooms of autumn .
7 - 10 SEPTEMBER AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR Hever Castle & Gardens , Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 10.30am - 5pm | Price : Included with admission
Head to Hever Castle in September for a contemporary autumn craft fair organised by Craft in Focus . Over four days you will be able to purchase directly from around 180 of the UK ’ s finest professional craft makers and artists at this craft fair based in the heart of the Kentish countryside . Craft in Focus have chosen specific designers for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design so you will be exposed to a whole host of British talent .
8 SEPTEMBER FLEETWOOD BAC The Alex , Faversham www . thealex . org . uk Time : 7.30pm | Price : £ 20
Fleetwood Bac were the world ’ s first ever Fleetwood Mac tribute show . The classic Mac sound , the look , the mystical atmosphere and that infamous on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with the passion and energy that got them the ultimate seal of approval from the real Fleetwood Mac members including Mick ‘ Big Daddy ’ Fleetwood and original Mac guitarist Peter Green ! Included in a spectacular two-hour show are several songs from the Peter Green days , plus some of Stevie ’ s biggest solo hits . If you love Fleetwood Mac , this is a tribute show you won ’ t want to miss – this band has played around the world : Dubai , the Cayman Islands , Monte Carlo , St Tropez … and now Faversham !
9 SEPTEMBER PAUL ZERDIN PUPPETMAN Trinity Theatre , Tunbridge Wells www . trinitytheatre . net Time : 8pm | Price : £ 20
The America ’ s Got Talent winner is back with a brand-new comedy show for 2023 . Join Paul and an array of ‘ funny and sharp-tongued ’ ( The Observer ) creations including Sam , Albert , Baby , Roger the Bodyguard and an urban fox , as he takes to the road with a show which promises that ‘ when you are not laughing , you will simply be left in awe ’ ( Three Weeks ). As seen on Lost Voice Guy ’ s Christmas Comedy Club ( ITV ), Michael McIntyre ’ s Big Show ( BBC1 ), The Royal Variety Performance ( ITV ), and Tonight At The London Palladium ( ITV ).
9 SEPTEMBER STARLIGHT PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION Bilsington Priory , Ashford www . ghosthuntevents . co . uk Time : 8pm - 2am | Price : £ 45
Experience a night of supernatural happenings with a paranormal investigation at reportedly one of the UK ’ s most haunted priories . Not only may you spot a ghost , but the priory has a rich history dating back to 1253 ! The priory was used as a troops quarters in the Second World War , a
base for smuggling gangs in the 1820s , and was also used as an infirmary ! It is said that ghost hunters have previously spotted two Canadian soldiers and a woman in a Victorian gown by the lake . You will get a chance to use all of the ghost hunting equipment to fulfil your ghost busting fantasies !
9 -10 SEPTEMBER WOODFEST & COUNTRY FAIR Belmont House , Faversham www . belmont-house . org Time : 10am - 5pm Gate Price : Adults £ 12 , Under 16 Free . Book your tickets to save 20 %
There will be lots of exciting woodland demonstrations taking place over the weekend including chainsaw carving , wood turning , spoon carving , campfire cooking , horse logging , pole lathe turning as well as vintage tractors and a fantastic display of stationary steam engines . The main arena attractions run continuously throughout the day and will include Joe ’ s Bows Falconry Display , gun dog demonstrations , ferret racing , terrier racing , the mini pony show , fun dog show ( Sunday only ) and Gold Retriever Display Team ( Sunday only ). There will also be a range of craft stalls , local food and drink . This is a great show for all the family !
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