insideKENT Magazine Issue 90 - September 2019 | Page 18

EVENTS
5-14 SEP
PRISCILLA QUEENS OF THE DESERT
The Orchard Theatre, Dartford
www.orchardtheatre.co.uk
Time: 2.30pm, 7.30pm | Price: from £22.50
Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe
McFadden (Holby City; Casualty; Heartbeat),
PRISCILLA is the hilarious adventure of three
friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound
for the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime.
Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-
discovery, sassiness, and acceptance. With more
glitter than ever before, this smash-hit show features
a dazzling array of stunning costumes, fabulous
feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics
including HOT STUFF, I WILL SURVIVE, I
LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE and FINALLY!
5 SEP
THE DRIFTERS
Margate Winter Gardens, Margate
www.margate-live.co.uk
Time: 7.30pm | Price: £29.50
The Drifters are the longest running singing group
in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed
over 50 hits worldwide. Performing all the hits
‘Saturday Night At the Movies’, ’You’re More Than
a Number’, ’Come on Over to My Place’, ’Up On
the Roof’, ‘Under the Board Walk’, ’Kissin in the
Back Row’, ’Save the Last Dance for Me’, ’Down
on the Beach’,‘Stand By Me’, ’Like Sister and
Brother’ and many many more.
5-8 SEP
CRAFT FAIR AT HEVER CASTLE
Hever Castle, Hever
www.craftinfocus.com
Time: 6.30pm | Price: £20
Craft In Focus, who already stage the UK’s most
popular events at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey
and RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex, is delighted
to be staging a new event at Hever Castle this autumn.
The event will be held in marquees within the
award-winning Hever Castle Gardens set in 125
acres of glorious grounds with the backdrop of the
historic castle – the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.
A visit will make an interesting day out for everyone
as it includes demonstrating artists, artisan food
exhibitors and live music alongside the exhibiting
craftmakers. Children can enjoy the fabulous
adventure playground while visitors of all ages can
enjoy the challenge of finding their way through the
water maze and the 100-year-old yew maze.
6 SEP
PUTTING AND PROSECCO
Hever Castle, Hever
www.hevercastle.co.uk
Time: 6.30pm | Price: £20
Putting and prosecco is ideal for any ladies wanting
to find out more about golf and also enjoy a glass
(or two) of something bubbly. Hever Castle Golf
Club is hosting three informal events. Each will
include a light-hearted introduction to golf followed
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SOUTHERN MODEL SHOW
by prosecco and some delicious nibbles in the newly
opened Waterside Bar & Terrace. If you have ever
wanted to have a go at golf, without the pressure of
going straight onto the green, here is your chance.
You don’t need to know your driver from your
putter. Or a birdie from an eagle. We just want you
to have fun!
6-8 SEP
MARGATE RHYTHM AND ROCK
Winter Gardens, Margate
www.margaterock.com
Time: Friday 6pm-11.30pm (Doors 5pm),
Saturday 1pm-12 midnight and Sunday 1pm-11pm
Price: from £35
The first ever Margate Rhythm & Rock weekender
takes over the whole of the historic Winter Gardens
for a three-day festival of great music. This is your
chance to catch some fantastic live performances
from acclaimed headliners as well as great unsung
talent. Among the legends appearing at Margate
Rhythm & Rock are founding Dr Feelgood guitarist
Wilko Johnson and his band on Saturday; Newcastle-
based folk-rock hit-makers Lindisfarne (Friday) and
‘Come Up & See Me’ Steve Harley & Cockney
Rebel, who close proceedings on Sunday.
7-8 SEP
EAT, DRINK, MARGATE
Dreamland, Margate
www.dreamland.co.uk
Time: from 10am | Price: FREE
Foodies, your dreams have come true at
Dreamland… Dreamland is holding its first ever
food festival, with an array of foodie entertainment
lined up including a farmers’ market, a parade of
street vendors, plus talks and debates. Come along
to try titbits and sip samples from excellent producers
while host Natalia Ribbe, from Dreamland’s much-
lauded Mediterrean restaurant Café Barletta,
introduces an amazing line-up of local and London
based chefs, mixologists and coffee connoisseurs.
7-8 SEP
HOPS ‘N’ HARVEST BEER FESTIVAL
Kent Life, Sandling
www.kentlife.org.uk
Time: from 10am
Price: £9.95 (children 3-15 £8.25)
Take in the pleasant aroma of the hops as you try
your hand at traditional hop picking and peek round
the Hoppers Huts, where previous generations would
have enjoyed their summer holidays. Meet the
historical characters from Kent’s past and enjoy
sampling up to 50 varieties of locally brewed ales
and ciders while absorbing the fantastic live music
programme. Children’s favourite Basil Brush will
be performing shows in front of families in the Big
Top.
7-8 SEP
SOUTHERN MODEL SHOW
Headcorn, Ashford
www.headcornevents.co.uk
Time: from 9.30am | Price: from £12
The Southern Model Show in association with the
Maidstone Model Flying Club will feature a stunning
array of model aircraft, helicopters, ships, tank and
other vehicles. A full range of other activities and a
show ground packed with traders makes this a must
go event for anyone with an interest in this fascinating
hobby whether a professional or a beginner.
7-8 SEP
TASTE OF KENT FOOD FESTIVAL
Bradbourne House, East Malling
www.tasteofkent.co.uk
Time: from 10am | Price: from £4
The Taste of Kent Food Festival is taking place in
the grounds of Bradbourne House in East Malling,
Kent on the 7th & 8th September 2019. There will
be chef demo’s from celebrity chefs, including
Rosemary Shrager, 2018 Masterchef champion
Kenny Tutt, James and Chris Tanner and Sophie
Grigson to name but a few. Our Cake and Bake
stage will be bursting with stars of the Great British
Bake off There will be live music, an array of excellent
street food traders as well as our fantastic local food
and drink stalls. The Taste of Kent is dog friendly
and we have some goodie bags from Tails.com to
give away. Check the website for more information
and to buy discounted tickets.
8 SEP
FORD POWER LIVE
Brands Hatch, West Kingsdown
www.fordpowerlive.co.uk
Time: from 9am
Price: from £16 (children under 13 go FREE)
Ford Power Live visits Brands Hatch on Sunday 8
September to celebrate one of the most influential
automotive manufacturers of all time. There’ll be
plenty of on-track fun with a glorious Ford based
racing line-up, plus heaps of themed off-track
attractions too with Ford owners set to bring some
of the finest cars from across the country. Throw in
F1 demos, show-and-shine awards, children’s
entertainment and more and you’ve got a cracking
day out for Ford fanatics!