ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
24 - 26 AUGUST ICE CREAM FESTIVAL Kent Life , Maidstone www . kentlife . org . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : From £ 12.50
Take a trip to Kent Life Heritage Farm Park the August bank holiday as the Ice Cream Festival returns for 2024 . Sample tasters for the range of ice cream vendors or opt for a waffle or a sundae . There will be lots of flavours to choose from , including dairyfree and vegan options , and families can complete their creations with a visit to the topping station for syrups , sprinkles and marshmallows . This event is free for Kent Life members and also includes access to all other Kent Life amenities .
24 AUGUST - 6 OCTOBER SUBLIME SCULPTURE TRAIL Leeds Castle , Maidstone www . leeds-castle . com Time : 10am - 6pm Price : Included with general admission
Leeds Castle is set to unveil their Sublime Sculpture Trail in the castle ’ s stunning grounds and gardens in celebration of 50 years of being open to the public . Prepare to set off throughout the vast grounds to uncover the spectacular sculptures hidden in various locations , made by a diverse group of talented local and international artists using a variety of materials from bronze and stone to wood and recycled - with works certain to delight both art enthusiasts and visiting explorers .
30 AUGUST FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH MISS HOLIDAY SWING Macknade Food Village , Faversham www . macknade . com Time : From 6pm Price : Free
Rounding off the month of Friday Night Live and joining the exciting lineup at Macknade ’ s Food Village is professional vocalist Miss Holiday Swing . Known for her marvellous renditions of jazz , swing and classic hits , Holly draws inspiration from the golden era of Hollywood and enchants audiences with her vintage charm . Macknade Kitchen will be on hand for tasty cuisine , from wood-fired pizzas to international street food vendors , and Wild Box and Time & Tide will be pouring the best Kentish tipples .
30 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER GREEN ROOM CONCERTS Tithe Barn , Lenham www . greenroomconcerts . com Time : Various Price : From £ 15
Back for their second year , this vibrant music festival takes world-class artists and brings them to the intimate setting of Lenham ’ s rustic Tithe Barn for an unbeatable audience experience . Over three days , a variety of events will take place including a festival launch from Lance Ellington ( the voice of BBC ’ s Strictly Come Dancing ) and his fabulous band , Sunday Brunch with Jay Rayner and a glorious musical theatre finale . Catering to all interests , there will also be a classic car meet and a Bach to Baby special .
31 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR Kent Event Centre , Detling www . lovefairs . com Time : 8.30am - 4.30pm , 10am - 3.30pm Price : From £ 5
Take the opportunity to browse an impressive collection of one-of-a-kind collectables including remarkably crafted furniture and vintage jewellery . Sure to delight any keen collector , upcycler or interior lover , enjoy stumbling upon an array of unique gems and hidden treasures . Allow plenty of time to discover both the indoor and outdoor stalls and to stop off at the on-site catering vendors . Free parking is available and accompanied children under 16 can enter for free .
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