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Festivals & Events
Dering Road, Ashford, Kent
TN24 8DB Ashford District (B)
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of TN24 8DB:
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"
Sheldwich to Selling Weekday Evening Walk
June 18
St James Church, Sheldwich
📅 Date: 18th June 2025
💷 Cost: £5 per person
â° Meeting Time: 17:45 for 18:00 start
📠Meeting Location: St. James' Church, Sheldwich, ME13 0PA
ðŸ…¿ï¸ Car Parking Charges: Not included (£0.
Tyler Hill, West Blean and Broad Oak Walk
June 29
Giles Lane, Canterbury
First up, we’ll wander through Tyler Hill, a hidden gem with some incredible views over the surrounding countryside. Then, we’ll head into the West Blean Nature Reserve, where you’ll get to experience a peaceful woodland setting, filled with wildlife and quiet paths.
The Comedy Club Ashford:Unmissable 2025 Nights Out
September 26
Ashford International Hotel., Ashford
. The Comedy Club Presents: A Night of Laughter You'll Never Forget - Friday 26th September 2025
Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable night of comedy brought to you by The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and respected names in the UK comedy industry.
The UK Slide Guitar Festival 2025 - Folkestone
November 14
Clifton Hotel, Folkestone
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Very excited to share news of The Slide Guitar Festival 2025, coming to Folkestone later this year! Michael Messer and Phillip Henry will be welcoming anyone interested in playing slide guitar in blues and roots styles, for a weekend of tuition, jam sessions, student performances, great company, and a special Saturday night performance.

Sheldwich to Selling Weekday Evening Walk
June 18
St James Church, Sheldwich
📅 Date: 18th June 2025 💷 Cost: £5 per person â° Meeting Time: 17:45 for 18:00 start 📠Meeting Location: St. James' Church, Sheldwich, ME13 0PA ðŸ…¿ï¸ Car Parking Charges: Not included (£0.

Tyler Hill, West Blean and Broad Oak Walk
June 29
Giles Lane, Canterbury
First up, we’ll wander through Tyler Hill, a hidden gem with some incredible views over the surrounding countryside. Then, we’ll head into the West Blean Nature Reserve, where you’ll get to experience a peaceful woodland setting, filled with wildlife and quiet paths.

The Comedy Club Ashford:Unmissable 2025 Nights Out
September 26
Ashford International Hotel., Ashford
. The Comedy Club Presents: A Night of Laughter You'll Never Forget - Friday 26th September 2025 Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable night of comedy brought to you by The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and respected names in the UK comedy industry.

The UK Slide Guitar Festival 2025 - Folkestone
November 14
Clifton Hotel, Folkestone
. Very excited to share news of The Slide Guitar Festival 2025, coming to Folkestone later this year! Michael Messer and Phillip Henry will be welcoming anyone interested in playing slide guitar in blues and roots styles, for a weekend of tuition, jam sessions, student performances, great company, and a special Saturday night performance.