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Festivals & Events
Howland Road, Marden, Tonbridge, Maidstone, Kent
TN12 9HQ Maidstone District (B)
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of TN12 9HQ:
Annual Festivals & Events
Whitstable Oyster Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A celebration of Whitstable’s oyster fishing heritage, with food stalls, entertainment, and oyster-eating competitions.
Kent County Show
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A major agricultural show featuring livestock, local food, rural crafts, equestrian competitions, and gardening displays.
Southbeats Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A vibrant festival offering house, drum & bass, and hip-hop music in the Kent countryside.
Rochester Dickensian Christmas
Annually, during December
Location: Kent
A festive celebration of Charles Dickens, with parades, Victorian costumes, and lantern displays.
Canterbury Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Kent
Kent’s international arts festival, offering a mix of music, theatre, comedy, and visual arts in the heart of historic Canterbury.
Faversham Hop Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A weekend festival celebrating Kent’s hop-picking heritage, with live music, parades, and craft stalls.
Leeds Castle Classical Concert
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An outdoor classical concert set in the stunning grounds of Leeds Castle, featuring live orchestras and fireworks.
Ramsgate Festival of Sound
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An immersive sound and arts festival set in the coastal town of Ramsgate, offering performances and sound installations.

Whitstable Oyster Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A celebration of Whitstable’s oyster fishing heritage, with food stalls, entertainment, and oyster-eating competitions.

Kent County Show
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A major agricultural show featuring livestock, local food, rural crafts, equestrian competitions, and gardening displays.

Southbeats Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A vibrant festival offering house, drum & bass, and hip-hop music in the Kent countryside.

Rochester Dickensian Christmas
Annually, during December
Location: Kent
A festive celebration of Charles Dickens, with parades, Victorian costumes, and lantern displays.

Canterbury Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Kent
Kent’s international arts festival, offering a mix of music, theatre, comedy, and visual arts in the heart of historic Canterbury.

Faversham Hop Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A weekend festival celebrating Kent’s hop-picking heritage, with live music, parades, and craft stalls.

Leeds Castle Classical Concert
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An outdoor classical concert set in the stunning grounds of Leeds Castle, featuring live orchestras and fireworks.

Ramsgate Festival of Sound
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An immersive sound and arts festival set in the coastal town of Ramsgate, offering performances and sound installations.
Other Events"
River Medway to Yalding Loop
July 23
The Railway Pub, Wateringbury
This gentle, mostly flat route meanders through riverside paths and open countryside—perfect for nature lovers and casual hikers.
Route Highlights
📠River Medway Loop – Follow tranquil riverbanks with picturesque views and chances for wildlife spotting.
Detling Showground Antiques and Vintage Fair
July 26
Detling Showground, Detling
The amazing Detling Showground Antiques and Vintage Fair (nr. Maidstone, Kent) returns on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July.
The Pantiles Antiques and Vintage Fair
August 9
The Pantiles, Kent
Around 40 fantastic outdoor pitches bristling with all variety of amazing antiques, vintage and collectable treasures - all at the amazing Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Entry is completely free!
• Friendly atmosphere
• Entry is FREE for everyone
• Open 10.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour
September 10
Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
After the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever!
Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you!
Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart. Plus a special segment dedicated to her dear friend The Vivienne.
Sup, Hike and Camp Adventure
September 13
Paddock Wood, Tonbridge
Trip details
📅 Date: 13th - 14th September 2025
ðŸ·ï¸ Cost: £195.00 *
Simply pay the non-refundable £50 deposit at the time of booking.
Wealden Times Midwinter Fair 2025
November 20
The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood
Join us for three fabulous days of stylish shopping at Wealden Times Midwinter Fair this 20th, 21st and 22nd November at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood. There is no lovelier way to shop for original, handmade and desirable Christmas gifts than browsing amongst 250+ handpicked exhibitors' stands filling seven heated, joined-up marquees.
Christmas at Bedgebury
November 21
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst
Step into a winter wonderland like no other as Christmas at Bedgebury returns for 2025!
Immerse yourself in a new, reimagined trail at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, created by the award-winning light trail producers behind events such as Christmas at Kew and Christmas at Blenheim. This year is an extra-special Christmas as Bedgebury National Pinetum celebrates its 100th birthday.
G4 Christmas 2025 - Rochester Cathedral
November 25
Rochester Cathedral,, Rochester
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Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.
Santa in the City Tunbridge Wells
December 6
Grosvenor & Hilbert Park, Tunbridge Wells
This 3km fun run around the Historic Grosvenor & Hilbert Park is suitable for all the family. Places are only £16.

River Medway to Yalding Loop
July 23
The Railway Pub, Wateringbury
This gentle, mostly flat route meanders through riverside paths and open countryside—perfect for nature lovers and casual hikers. Route Highlights 📠River Medway Loop – Follow tranquil riverbanks with picturesque views and chances for wildlife spotting.

Detling Showground Antiques and Vintage Fair
July 26
Detling Showground, Detling
The amazing Detling Showground Antiques and Vintage Fair (nr. Maidstone, Kent) returns on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July.

The Pantiles Antiques and Vintage Fair
August 9
The Pantiles, Kent
Around 40 fantastic outdoor pitches bristling with all variety of amazing antiques, vintage and collectable treasures - all at the amazing Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Entry is completely free! • Friendly atmosphere • Entry is FREE for everyone • Open 10.

Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour
September 10
Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
After the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever! Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you! Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart. Plus a special segment dedicated to her dear friend The Vivienne.

Sup, Hike and Camp Adventure
September 13
Paddock Wood, Tonbridge
Trip details 📅 Date: 13th - 14th September 2025 ðŸ·ï¸ Cost: £195.00 * Simply pay the non-refundable £50 deposit at the time of booking.

Wealden Times Midwinter Fair 2025
November 20
The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood
Join us for three fabulous days of stylish shopping at Wealden Times Midwinter Fair this 20th, 21st and 22nd November at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood. There is no lovelier way to shop for original, handmade and desirable Christmas gifts than browsing amongst 250+ handpicked exhibitors' stands filling seven heated, joined-up marquees.

Christmas at Bedgebury
November 21
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst
Step into a winter wonderland like no other as Christmas at Bedgebury returns for 2025! Immerse yourself in a new, reimagined trail at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, created by the award-winning light trail producers behind events such as Christmas at Kew and Christmas at Blenheim. This year is an extra-special Christmas as Bedgebury National Pinetum celebrates its 100th birthday.

G4 Christmas 2025 - Rochester Cathedral
November 25
Rochester Cathedral,, Rochester
. Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.

Santa in the City Tunbridge Wells
December 6
Grosvenor & Hilbert Park, Tunbridge Wells
This 3km fun run around the Historic Grosvenor & Hilbert Park is suitable for all the family. Places are only £16.