ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
21 - 30 JUNE STOUR MUSIC FESTIVAL All Saints Church , Boughton Aluph www . stourmusic . org . uk Time : Various Price : From £ 20
The beautiful medieval All Saints Church in Boughton Aluph will once again form the backdrop of the much-loved early music festival that celebrates captivating compositions and creative displays by putting together 10 concerts for two consecutive weekends in late June each year . For its 61st year , a new and improved stage will welcome back talented flamenco dancers , a wonderful fireworks show will feature on the first Saturday and remarkable choirs will perform on Sundays .
24 JUNE - 7 JULY HEVER IN BLOOM Hever Castle , nr Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 10.30am - 6pm Price : Included with general admission
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of this event , the stunning Hever Castle will be extending the annual Hever in Bloom for a further two weeks of garden admiration at the height of their summer beauty . View floral displays of more than 5,000 roses , discover meaningful links to the castle ’ s rich history and watch upon insightful demonstrations . Head gardener , Neil Miller and his team will also be offering guided tours of the rose garden sharing expert knowledge .
27 JUNE – 2 JULY EVOLUTION Pie Factory , Margate www . piefactorymargate . co . uk Time : 11am - 5pm ( 10am - 6pm on Saturday ) Price : Free entry
Evolution perfectly describes the remarkable development of four Kent artists whose distinctive artworks have rapidly placed them under the spotlights of acclaimed art galleries . GeGe Hirst will be showcasing her passion for fine art in abstract works and Pari Aazami will be sharing pieces created with mixed-media , transforming ordinary subjects in nature into extraordinary versions of the world around us . A three-dimensional treat brought to this exhibition will be the ceramics by Richard Poole , as well as impressive work from Sarah Lake showcasing her love of wildlife ( pictured here ).
29 - 30 JUNE ASHFOOD ! Elwick Place , Ashford www . ashfood . co . uk Time : 12pm - 6pm , 12pm - 4pm Price : Free entry
Two days of foodie fun will be returning to the heart of Ashford this month for another fantastic weekend of Kentish feasting and uplifting live music . Keep the children occupied with free children ’ s crafts , taste the array of delights on offer including African-Caribbean bites from Jay ’ s Soul Food and stop for a coffee from Caffeine and Fizz ’ s iconic pink truck . An impressive lineup of local talent is set to keep the crowds entertained with performances from Liv2Dance , Towers School Performing Arts and local choir , Ashford Sings .
30 JUNE CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE ’ S SUMMER VINTAGE FAIR Chiddingstone Castle , nr Tonbridge www . chiddingstonecastle . org . uk / whats-on Time : 10.30am - 4pm Price : From £ 2.50
Returning for its ninth year is the Summer Vintage Fair at Chiddingstone Castle , back for another spectacular showcase of vintage stalls filled with homeware , textiles , furniture , fashion , jewellery , accessories , pre-loved items and gardenalia . Picnic from the delicious food stalls on the lawns of the Grade II listed Orangery whilst enjoying singing performances from Miss Vintage and dancing from Home Front Lindy Hop . Make a whole day of it and explore the historic house and collections as part of your visit with a discounted joint ticket .
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