FESTIVALS
Festival Season
IS UPON US!
IT’S FESTIVAL SEASON ONCE AGAIN AND FROM
NOW UNTIL WELL INTO THE AUTUMN YOU CAN
TAKE YOUR PICK OF THE EXCITING,
ENTERTAINING AND SPECTACULARLY DIFFERENT
FESTIVALS ACROSS KENT AND BEYOND.
Who doesn’t enjoy a festival? They’re not all about loud
music in muddy fields – although some of the very best
ones definitely are! – there are festivals to suit all tastes
from rock to electronic and classical music, from arts and
crafts to history, and plenty more besides. Whatever
you are into and whatever makes you happy, there will
be a festival to attend where you can meet like-minded
people, relish the carefree atmosphere and soak up
the sounds, smells and sights. So, read on to find out
about some of the biggest, best and most exciting festivals
across Kent this year.
WOODLANDS FESTIVAL
South East Vegan Events
www.facebook.com/SouthEastVeganEvents // 25 May
After the success of 2018, South East Vegan Events
is back with five 2019 events across four dates in
Kent. New: Saturday 25th May, 2pm-5.30pm: The
Cranbrook Vegan Health & Beauty Fair with 18
stalls and pop-up café from sponsor, The Fat Carrot.
For a pre-booked vegan afternoon tea, email
[email protected]. On 30th June there is a
double event: the Tonbridge Vegan Food Show and
Tonbridge Vegan Health & Beauty Show with talks
and 60 stalls. £3 adults, free parking. This event is
11am-4pm at the Angel Centre Sports Hall. New:
25th September is the Cranbrook Eco & Vegan
Wedding Fair, 2pm-5.30pm at the Grade II listed
Vestry Hall with vegan pop-up café area from The
Fat Carrot. Sunday 17th November sees the third
year of the very popular Tonbridge Vegan Festive
Fair. The fair will have vegan food and gifts for the
festive season and is open 11am- 4pm at the Medway
Hall of the Angel Centre. £3 adults, free parking.
The Food Fest
www.thefoodfest.co.uk // 1-2 Jun
The Food Fest takes place at gorgeous Lullingstone
Castle in Eynsford and is the perfect mix of food
and music, highlighting just what a diverse
and wonderful world it is in which we live. You’ll
find amazing unsigned talent, incredible street food
that you’ve never tasted before and you can even
glamp for the two-day event so that you don’t miss
a single moment. Sponsored by Manak Solicitors
and Hofmeister.
Woodlands Festival
www.woodlandsfestival.co.uk // 7-9 Jun
Returning for its third year over the weekend 7th–9th
June, Woodlands Festival is an intimate, magical
family festival set among rolling green fields and
woodland in beautiful Hawkhurst. It’s somewhere
you feel you can truly relax, have some fun with
your family and friends and where kids can be kids
again! With entertainment and activities for all ages,
plus a woodland spa, outdoor cinema, silent disco
and main stage showcasing local talent, there really
is something for everyone. Visit for the day or stay
for the weekend with camping and glamping options
available. (In aid of Alzheimer’s Society and
Macmillan Cancer Support, see the website for more
information.)
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