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Breweries, Distilleries & Cider Makers
Blending time-honoured techniques with bold local flavour, they produce exceptional drinks that reflect the spirit of the county — proudly independent, passionately made, and full of character.
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First Class Vineyards & Wineries
Known as the 'Garden of England', Kent is also home to some of the country’s leading wine producers, with many of its wines outperforming expectations in both national and international markets.
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Amazing Cheeses, Many Award Winning
Kent & Sussex rich cheesemaking tradition, shaped by its climate, fertile soil, and dedicated local artisans, produces a wide variety of distinctive, intensely flavored cheeses
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And More Artisan Food & Drink Makers
Kent’s community of chocolatiers, bakers, makers, picklers, tea brewers, charcuteries, food artisans, and more, are inspired by local ingredients, traditional methods, creative craftsmanship, and a passion for quality.
Support & Celebrate Kent Festivals & Produce
The Garden Of England has so much to offer.
Here at Kent Festivals we are driven by a passion for local produce and the joy of a great festival!
Food, drink, community, friends, and joy—life’s best ingredients.
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Brilliant Festivals across Kent
Kent is bursting with festivals of every flavour—food feasts, music nights, quirky village fairs, vintage revivals, arts trails, cider celebrations, and seaside spectacles. From castles to coastlines, there’s something magical happening every weekend. Come find your favourite! 🎪✨
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Reasons to celebrate Kent
Our mission is to champion local makers by curating our own annual food and drink festivals across Kent and beyond.
At the same time, we love to celebrate all the fantastic festivals happening in and around Kent—sharing the spirit of community, creativity, and good times.
Here are some of the best festivals in
JUNE 2025
Kent is alive with festivals for every taste—think foodie fiestas, toe-tapping gigs, eccentric village fêtes, retro throwbacks, creative art trails, cider-fuelled fun, and coastal carnivals. From historic castles to sandy shores, the magic never stops. Discover your next favourite! 🎉🌊🎨
CAMRA Real Ale & Cider
Location: Tenterden. Hosted at the Kent & East Sussex Railway
When: June 6 & 7th
About: A wide range of real ales, ciders and Perry will be available.
Kent Wellness Festival
Location: Detling Showground.
When: June 7th & 8th
About: celebration of all aspects of the wellness industry: fitness, nutrition, meditation, yoga, mindfulness & spirituality
Canterbury Pride
Location: Canterbury.
When: June 7th
About: A vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Canterbury.
Faversham In The 40's
Location: Faversham
When: June 8th
About: Faversham is commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a "Faversham in the Forties" event.
Delphimium Festival
Location: Godinton House
When: June 7th - 22nd
About: A unique festival celebrating their exceptional collection of Delphiniums
Broadstairs Dickens Fest
Location: Broadstairs
When: June 13th - 15th
About: Celebrating Charles Dickens with parades and performances.
Rewind Festival
Location: Dreamlands Margate
When: June 14th
About: line up including: Gertcha, Tiffany, Toyah, T’Pau, Heaven 17, Nik Kershaw, Midge Ure & Tony Hadley all presented by The Doctor!
Nashville @ Nurstead
Location: Nurstead Court
When: June 14th
About: Enjoy an afternoon of Country Music, Southern American Food, Bucking Bronco and Real Ale...
Festability
Location: Quex Park, Birchington-on-sea
When: June 14th
About: An open air, live music festival accessible to all regardless of ability or impairment.
Big Greekender Fest...
Location: Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury
When: June 19th - 22nd
About: The ancient world roars back to life. Just like in classical Athens, drama comes in a four-pack: three tragedies and a satyr play.
Wealden Festival
Location: Tenterden
When: June 21st - 22nd
About: Among the ancient woodland, they’ve created something wonderful and different from the usual literary festival.
Crash Festival
Location: Ashford Cinema
When: June 28th
About: A day long program of talks from an exceptional line up of designers and creative professionals.
Stour Music Festival
Location: Stour Valley
When: June 20th- 29th
About: A festival of early music. 'A pilgrim destination for connoisseurs of early music.’ BBC Music Magazine.
Estuary Festival
Location: Along the Estuary
When: June 21st - 29th
About: Estuary 2025 is the 3rd edition of the contemporary arts festival celebrating the stories, places and people of the Estuary.
Taste Of The Carribean
Location: Mote Park, Maidstone
When: June 14th
About: This outdoor food festival is set to whisk you away to the vibrant and flavorful islands of the Caribbean!
Thanet Extravaganza
Location: Manston Airport
When: June 29th
About: Remembering those Golden Classics, whether it’s Music or Motors their aim is to take you back to those classic years…
Steam, Beer, Music Fest
Location: Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway
When: June 28th - 29th
About: Come along for two days of steam, beer (real ales & ciders) and live music.
The Wind Festival
Location: Quex Park
When: June 8th
About: Free event to celebrate and experience the wonder of kites.
Here are some of the best festivals in
JULY 2025
The sun’s blazing, it’s peak summer, and Kent is alive with celebration!
Every weekend’s packed with something brilliant—come soak up the July vibes! ☀️🎡🎤🌿
Kent County Show
Location: Ketn Event Centre Detling
When: July 4-6th
About: A three-day celebration of Kent’s agricultural heritage with livestock, showjumping, vintage vehicles, live music.
Sandwich Folk & Ale Fest
Location: Sandwich
When: July 4-6th
About: Enjoy folk music performances and a variety of ales in the historic town of Sandwich.
Medieval Pageant
Location: Canterbury
When: July 5th
About: Step back in time with medieval-themed parades and activities in Canterbury.
Sausage & Cider Fest
Location: Quex Park
When: July 5th
About: A day of delicious sausages, refreshing ciders, and live entertainment.
Leeds Castle Concert
Location: Leeds Castle
When: July 12th
About: An evening of classical music set against the stunning backdrop of Leeds Castle.
Made Of Stone Fest
Location: Mote Park, Maidstone
When: July 18-20th
About: A rock music festival featuring various artists in Mote Park.
Sausage & Cider Fest
Location: Eridge Park, Tunbridge Wells
When: July 19th
About: Enjoy a selection of sausages, ciders, and live music in a beautiful park setting.
Blue Reef Festival
Location: Loddington Farm, Maidstone
When: July 25-26th
About: A family-friendly music festival featuring a mix of rock and acoustic performances.
Chickenstock Music Fest
Location: Pett Wood Cottage, Stockbury
When: July 31st - Aug 3rd
About: An intimate music festival featuring a variety of genres in a countryside setting.
Spirit of Tenterden
Location: Tenterden
When: July 4 - 6th
About: Food, drink, music, dog show, live bands, and artisan market place, community festival. Free to enter.
Gillinghan Brick Fest...
Location: Gillingham
When: July 26th
About: More lego than you can dream of! This is a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan.
Matchstick Festival
Location: Little Elses Farm, Sevenoaks
When: July 26th
About: A brand new music festival aiming to unite music lovers with a unique offering of upcoming Pop, Soul and RnB!
Maidstone Brick Festival
Location: Maidstone Leisure Centre
When: July 12th
About: More lego than you can dream of! This is a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan.
Ibiza Classics Festival
Location: Mote Park, Maidstone
When: July 26th
About: Celebrating Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics with an array of DJ's. One big party in the park.
Gravesham Riverside
Location: Gordon Promenade
When: July 5th
About: Get ready to rock at the Gravesham Riverside Festival, the ultimate FREE family extravaganza!
RTW Fringe Festival
Location: Tunbridge Wells.
When: June 28th - 13th July
About: series of events featuring local artists, performers and groups, offering a host of events of all kinds across the arts.
Deal Music & Arts Fest...
Location: Deal, Sandwich & Dover
When: July 3rd onwards
About: get ready for a world class dip in to an array of musical and artistic events across 3 towns.
Rochester Castle Live
Location: Rocgester Castle
When: July 4th - 6th
About: With its stunning backdrop, offering a variety of incredible performances & something for everyone to enjoy.
Here are some of the best festivals in
AUGUST 2025
August is sizzling and Kent’s festival scene is in full bloom!
Our little fingers are tip-tapping away, crafting your August festival directory as we speak. It’ll be live very soon… stay tuned! 🎉💻☀️
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