ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT Kent’ s Spectacular Festivals cont...
ASHFOOD! Ashford // 28 June elwickplace. com
Be sure to save the date as Elwick Place’ s ASHFOOD! prepares for its third year celebrating Kent’ s growing food and drink scene as part of Ashford’ s Food & Drink Festival. With exclusive offerings from Elwick’ s very own Matches Sports Bar and The Ashford Cinema, this free-to-enter community extravaganza boasts a packed lineup of entertainment the whole family can get on board with. A myriad of stalls from thriving producers and vendors serving up delicious sweet treats, refreshing tipples and global cuisine are set to pitch up at the venue’ s longstanding Piazza and the lively DJ sets, free children’ s crafts and fantastic face painting taking place throughout the day will ensure this is a family day out to remember.
Battle of Britain Air Show Headcorn // 28 & 29 June bobairshow. co. uk
With 2025 marking its 10th anniversary at Headcorn Aerodrome, this year’ s Battle of Britain Air Show promises a particularly special commemoration of Kent’ s flying heritage. Be transported back in time through one-of-a-kind air displays in the very airspace where the Battle of Britain took place over 80 years ago, feel immersed in captivating reenactments and enjoy popular family attractions. Bookable flight line rides, exclusive viewing areas and chances to get up close to the remarkable aircrafts are also set to thrill visitors of all ages.
Deal Music and Arts Festival East Kent // 3- 13 July dealmusicandarts. com
Stretching across the coastal towns of Deal, Walmer, Sandwich and Dover, this fine creative showcase has brought the best in the arts to East Kent for over 40 years. Join world-class classical, jazz and folk concerts, theatrical performances, author talks, guided walks, films and children’ s events, including performances from festival president Lucy Crowe OBE and the Fantasia Orchestra, Wild Arts with Donizetti’ s opera The Elixir of Love, and Tomorrow’ s Warriors Big Band.
Kent County Show Detling // 4- 6 July kcas. org. uk / kent-county-show
Every year, The Kent County Show transforms the grounds of the Kent Event Centre for a joyous three-day showcase of all things agricultural excellence throughout the county. Visitors are invited to meet the animals at the tents, watch upon prestigious equine classes and taste divine local food and drink. The fun doesn’ t stop there, however, as an abundance of stalls packed with Kentish gifts, treats and produce, workshops in crafting and circus skills, and nostalgic fairground rides also await to be discovered. Organised by the Kent County Agricultural Society, whose mission is to support local farming practices, this cherished celebration raises vital funds to support our Garden of England in continuing its incredible contributions to food, farming and countryside life.
Sausage & Cider Fest Thanet & Tunbridge Wells // 5 & 19 July sausageandciderfest. co. uk
Excitedly arriving at two Kent locations this summer, Quex Park and Eridge Park, is the UK’ s only touring sausage and cider festival. Interactive, light-hearted and unforgettable, excite the senses with over 30 ciders and 20 sausage flavours from all over the world, battle it out in one of the fiery eating competitions and show off your best dance moves as top DJs and artists take to the stage.
Folkestone Triennial Folkestone // 19 July- 19 October creativefolkestone. org. uk / folkestone-triennial
Bringing ambitious new commissions by extraordinary artists to public spaces throughout the contemporary coastal gem of Folkestone, the sixth edition of this hugely
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