Food & Drink Festivals in Kent
Kent is home to a great variety of festivals, and food and drink is just one of the many popular themes that the Garden of England showcases. Discover amazing local produce and drinks and culinary delights from around the world. Food festivals in the Garden of England 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! Our Food & Drink Festivals in Kent highlights are just one of many of our round-ups. 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 April 2025
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Food & Drink Festivals in Kent
Guide 2025
Deal Spring FEASTival!
Marine Parade, Deal
2nd to 5th May 2025
This May Bank Holiday Weekend, don’t miss the Deal Spring FEASTival! Join the celebration of live music, arts, crafts, and mouthwatering food in the heart of Kent. Enjoy a vibrant mix of entertainment, from delicious local eats and drinks to family-friendly fun—all with free entry! Plus, don’t miss a night of comedy (separately ticketed). Free entry to the FEASTival.
Tankerton FreeWheelin’ FEASTival
Tankerton Slopes, Near Whitstable
9th to 11th May 2025
Another great return for food and drink festivals is this family-focused event. Enjoy bars, street foods, market stalls of great produce, live music, children’s comedy, arts and crafts, fairground rides and lots more.
Canterbury Wine Festival
Westgate Hall Canterbury
16th and 17th May 2025
Taste over 50 wines at this wine-tasting experience and talk to makers and producers. There will also be a selection of local homegrown wines, and food pairings will be available.
The Kent Food Fest
Knockholt, Sevenoaks
17th May 2025
Enjoy gourmet food, award-winning drinks, and a well-being village at this family-focussed, pet-friendly event celebrating its 10th birthday! There’s the best of British unsigned music, top tribute acts including Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse and DJs. For family fun: a funfair, water rides, kids’ activities, plus there is also a classic car show, an art exhibition, and lots more.
Crabble Corn Mill Beer Cider Festival
Crabble Corn Mill, Dover
23rd to 25th May 2025
Discover great food and drink at this annual event, where you can sample a wide selection of beers and ciders from the UK. Discover delicious flavours and lively entertainment at one of many Food & Drink Festivals in Kent. Enjoy live music, a variety of tasty food options, and a fun-filled family day on the 25th – where entry is free, and you’re welcome to bring your own picnic! Free entry on the 25th May 2025
SPRING BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL
Woolton Farm, Canterbury
23rd to 26th May 2025
Enjoy four days of live music, food and drinks over the Bank Holiday weekend with a large selection of craft cider and real ale. Plus, lots of family fun in Kent with garden games, a bouncy castle and face painting for the little ones.
CHATHAM MARITIME FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Maritime Wharf
24th to 26th May 2025
There will be a wide range of locally produced foods showcased alongside foreign gastronomic delights, together with beer, wine, and cider producers to tempt the tastebuds. This is a free, family-friendly festival with live music, children’s activities, water-based fun, including a Dragonboat Race. ⇒ More details
ASHFOOD!
Elwick Place in Ashford
28th June 2025
Plenty of family fun at this food and drink festival with live music, DJs, performances, crafts, and interactive activities for all ages, part of the Ashford Food & Drink Festival. Free entry
BEER & BBQ FESTIVAL 2025
Macknade Faversham
28th June 2025
Plenty of demonstrations from top fire chefs and butchers, who will be sharing tips and tricks to elevate your BBQ game. Plus, live music, free children’s activities, food and drink stalls and more for a fun-packed day.
SANDWICH FOLK & ALE FESTIVAL
30th June to 6th July 2025
Enjoy a week of live music, food and drink stalls, and Morris dancers. This multi-arts festival highlights traditional and contemporary folk life and art in a beautiful medieval town.
Sausage & Cider Festival Thanet
Quex Park, Birchington, Thanet
5th July 2025
Food and drink festivals in Kent see the return of the Sausage & Cider Festival Thanet event, where you can enjoy flavours of sausage and cider from around the world. There will also be live entertainment from The Hoosiers, Reef, and tribute acts for Kings of Leon, Fleetwood Mac and lots more.
Sausage & Cider Festival Tunbridge Wells
Eridge Park, Tunbridge Wells
19th July 2025
At this, one of many food and drink festivals in Kent, enjoy the different flavours of sausage and cider from around the world. Special guests include Barrioke and Big John Bosh, with Ne Night in Nashville and Reef on stage. Plus, a line-up of tributes to bands including Mumford and Sons, Foo Fighters and Fleetwood Mac.
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2025
30th & 31st August 2025
Plenty of great food and drink to enjoy as you listen to over 70 bands and performers providing 70 hours of live music across four stages, and dedicated busker areas for two days of great festival fun in Kent. Plus dancers including Morris and other styles, a fairground, magic shows and lots more family fun.
Food & Drink Festival
Chiddingstone Castle, Sevenoaks
6th September 2025
Enjoy local food and drink vendors, producers, and chefs’ delights, with demos, live music and lots more culinary delights.
Harvest Cider & Beer Festival
Woolton Farm, Canterbury
26th, 27th & 28th September 2025
Enjoy three days of live music, food and drink and plenty for little ones with garden games, face painting and activities throughout the weekend.
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