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16 - 17 MAY CANTERBURY WINE FESTIVAL™ Westgate Hall , Canterbury www . westgatehall . org Time : 12pm - 10pm Price : From £ 35 ( 18 + event )
24 MAY - 1 JUNE THE GREAT OUTDOORS : MAY HALF-TERM Kent Life , Maidstone www . kentlife . org . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : £ 11.70 ( under 2s free )
Be immersed in the remarkable world of Kent ’ s award-winning wines at this twoday extravaganza set within Canterbury ’ s Westgate Hall . Meet renowned vineyards from across the county including Balfour , Biddenden , Chartham , Domaine Evremond , Nine Oaks , Simpsons Wine Estate , Terlingham , Brenley Wine , the Wine Garden of England and more , tasting over 50 wines and purchasing your favourites . English wine specialist Corkk will also present a selection of local homegrown wines and Clive Barlow ( Master of Wine ) will host a variety of masterclasses .
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Inviting families of all ages to embrace all things nature this May half term , Kent Life is delighted to bring you a jam-packed weekend of outdoorsy fun ! Start by stopping off at the critter cuddle corner and saying hello to the farmyard friends before heading to the indoor and outdoor play areas . Little ones can also choose to hop on a farm ride or join the fun at the paint-a-pot studio . The Vintage Village will also be open and Dotty ’ s Tea Room will be serving drinks and tasty homemade cakes .
4 - 6 JULY KENT COUNTY SHOW Kent Showground , Detling www . kcas . org . uk Time : 8am - 6pm Price : From £ 20 ( adult ), £ 3 ( under 13s )
Save the date and start planning in your summer holiday fun as the esteemed Kent County Show announces its return for 2025 . Organised by the Kent County Agricultural Society , whose mission is to support local farming practices and promote further education about the industry , the Kent County Show will delight visitors once again with its marvellous showcase of Kentish farming , agriculture and countryside life . Expect a true celebration of our wonderful county through displays of local animals , producers , experts and equipment .
22 - 23 JULY CIRQUE : THE GREATEST SHOW - REIMAGINED The Marlowe Theatre , Canterbury www . marlowetheatre . com Time : 2pm , 7pm Price : £ 17 - £ 64
Step into the magical world of Cirque and prepare to be swept away for a night of the very best musical theatre showstoppers and spectacular circus . Blending the two seamlessly to create a performance quite unlike any other , a host of breathtaking performers and jaw-dropping contortionists will showcase their incredible agility as your favourite West End and Broadway hits are brought to the stage with a unique twist .
24 AUGUST MARIBOU STATE Dreamland , Margate www . dreamland . co . uk Time : 5.30pm Price : from £ 57.94
Tickets are on sale now for the highly anticipated 2025 reprise of Dreamland ’ s Margate Summer Series , with iconic UK duo Maribou State ( Chris Davids and Liam Ivory ) joining the current lineup . Known for their unique take on upbeat electronic music that pulls on vintage soul , the duo have become a hugely acclaimed live act who ’ ve performed at some of the world ’ s most acclaimed venues , adding their first full live show in Margate to the list this August .
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