Kent is home to a great variety of festivals, and food & drink fests in the Garden of England do not disappoint. Discover amazing local produce and drinks, and culinary delights from around the world. Food and drink festivals in Kent offer great family fun, global delights, kitchen theatre, cookery demonstrations, cookery schools, children’s entertainment, live music, comedy and lots more.
The Garden of England is full of festivals in 2025! Check out our dedicated features, including Festivals in Kent – a comprehensive guide to all types of festivals happening across the county. With our Family-Friendly Festivals in Kent, plan the perfect outing with your little ones, and with the Free Festivals In Kent feature, enjoy top-notch entertainment without breaking the bank. Dive deeper into the diverse music scene Kent offers with our Music Festivals in Kent. And with Carnivals, Country Shows & Fayres in Kent and Pride in Kent round-ups, experience the traditional charm of Kent’s local events.
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Updated 29th September 2025
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CANTERBURY OKTOBERFEST
Westgate Hall, Canterbury
3rd and 4th October 2025
This celebration of Bavarian music, food, and drink returns to the Hall, with a live band, DJs, and, of course, the iconic steins.
OKTOBERFEST
Gravesend Borough Market
3rd and 4th October 2025
Experience Germany’s and the world’s biggest beer festival with imported German beers, steins, traditional German food, an Oompah Band, a DJ and lots more. 🍻
BROADSTAIRS FOOD FESTIVAL – AUTUMN 2025
Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs
3rd and 5th October 2025
Enjoy 3 days of workshops, demonstrations and more at this festival that brings together foodies, artisan producers, and top chefs. LFree entry, with lots of workshops and demonstrations free, though there are some ticketed events.
OKTOBERFEST THANET
Quex Park, Birchington, Thanet
18th October 2025
Plenty of beer, sing-alongs and Oompah bands, with a Bavarian beer bar, mini trader village, a photo booth, gourmet bratwurst and lots more Oktoberfest favourites.
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