January
A Celebration of Twelfth Night
United Reform Church
6th January
Maidstone Choral Union bring you traditional carols and readings for Epiphany with organ accompaniment.
Followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
United Reformed Church, Week Street, Maidstone
No ... More
March
Kent Vs The Rest of The World: Food & Wine
Hop Farm Country Park
Has English wine come of age? Find out as Kent based wine makers take on
the rest of the world in this huge wine tasting ... More
April
Easter Family Fun
Leeds Castle
Easter Weekend
The perfect Easter weekend for the whole family. Children can follow a trail through the grounds to collect a chocolate Easter egg from the Bunny ... More
May
Bluebell Weekend
Hook and Hatchet Inn
May 1st to May 3rd
Bluebell Weekend on the Woodland Trust Estate at Hucking.
Walks are signposted from the pub, free car park and maps available. From 10am until dusk. ... More
Proms in the Park
Whatman Park
A popular free concert.
Tel: 01622 602 048
Email: tourism@maidstone.gov.uk ... More
June
Jazz Festival
Town Centre
For more information contact Maidstone Town Management on:
Tel: 01622 678777
Email: info@mtcmi.co.uk ... More
Leeds Castle Open-Air Concert
A wonderful open air classical concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and a programme of classical favourites, followed by a spectacular firework display. ... More
July
International Music & Dance Festival
Various venues
Contact tel: 01622 602169
Email: tourism@maidstone.gov.uk ... More
Maidstone River Festival
The River Medway
Official opening of the Maidstone River Festival is followed by a raft race, best dressed boat competition and entertainment throughout the day finishing with illuminated ... More
August
Cobtree Country Fayre
Museum of Kent Life
Shire & Working Horse Show
Museum of Kent Life
Summer Holiday Fun!
Kent Life
Join the Summer Holiday Fun with daily trails, tours & animal encounters!!
Open every day from 10am till 6pm
For more information contact Kent Life on:
Tel: 01622 ... More
September
Hop Farm Beer Festival
1st SIBA Hop Farm Beer Festival at the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood ... More
Hops n Harvest Beer Festival
Kent Life
Early September
Home-grown festival providing a packed weekend of live music, hop-picking, beer, ales and cider, and a host of activities.
Festival-goers can explore the time-honoured Kentish traditions ... More
Maidstone Mela
Mote Park
A celebration of Maidstone’s diverse communities, their heritage and culture brought together in a varied programme of performances and family entertainment over a weekend.
Telephone: 01474 ... More
Maidstone’s Beer & Hop Picking Festival
Kent Life
Maidstone’s Original Beer & Hop Festival with Live & Local Music Festival ... More
New Car Show now
Hop Farm Paddock Wood
The Great Leeds Castle Balloon & Vintage Car Weekend
Leeds Castle
Early September
Hot air balloons, boats and veteran cars will all be on display to view up close on the Cedar Lawn. There will also be a ... More
October
Apple & Cider Fayre
Kent Life
Early October
Join in the celebration of the fruit harvest with the annual Apple & Cider Fayre.
Kent Life boasts over 60 varieties of Apple, some even date ... More
Apple & Cider Festival
Museum of Kent Life
Apple Weekend
Kent Life
Autumn Glory Festival
Leeds Castle
Early October
Annual flower festival transforming the castle rooms into floral works of art. Autumnal flower arrangements are created by local florists, flower societies and clubs. ... More
Insect Week
Kent Wildlife Trust
Mid-October
Fundraise for your local wildlife charity Kent Wildlife Trust
All participants will be entered into a draw to sponsor a butterfly for one year.
Schools that register ... More
Spook Fest
Kent Life
Half-term / Halloween
For more information contact Kent Life on:
Tel: 01622 763936
Email: enquiries@kentlife.org.uk ... More
November
Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular
Kent Life
Early November
Bonfire & Fireworks Spooktacular
Kent Life
Half-term / Halloween
For more information contact Kent Life on:
Tel: 01622 763936
Email: enquiries@kentlife.org.uk ... More
Spook Fest
Kent Life
Half-term / Halloween
For more information contact Kent Life on:
Tel: 01622 763936
Email: enquiries@kentlife.org.uk ... More
December
Kent Wildlife Trust Christmas Fair
Tyland Barn, Sandling
Early December
Join us to celebrate the festive season. There will
be plenty of activities for young children including bird box, bird seed
cake and wildlife wreath making, plus ... More
Pantomime
Hazlitt Theatre
Enjoy all the fun at the annual Christmas Panto!
Box Office 01622 758611 ... More
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