Food & Drink Festivals in Kent

From hop-garden harvests to seaside street food markets, Kent’s food and drink festivals celebrate everything that makes the Garden of England such a great place to eat and drink. Whether you’re a foodie on a mission or just fancy a good day out, there’s something for everyone.

Last updated 15th September 2026

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From major music events to local food fairs, this is your central hub for festivals across the Garden of England. Explore all our festival guides, or scroll down for our full directory of upcoming Food & Drink Festivals below our Kent map.

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Featured Food & Drink Festivals in Kent Listings

Discover our selection of upcoming food & drink festivals in Kent, listed in date order to help you easily plan your next outing in the Garden of England.

Canterbury’s Cooking and Canterbury Ale & Cider Festival

📍 Where: Dane John Gardens
🕒 When: 25th to 27th September 2026
🎟️ Price: Free entry
🐶 Dog Friendly: TBC
🥘 Enjoy live music, food, stalls & children’s fun at this 3-day event of two festivals in one – with eating competitions on Saturday and Sunday!
Explore Canterbury: Check out our Canterbury Area Guide for local attractions.
🔗 Full Event Details: Canterbury’s Cooking and Canterbury Ale & Cider Festival

The Broadstairs Food Festival – Autumn

📍 Where: Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs, Thanet
🕒 When: 2nd to 4th October 2026
🎟️ Price: Free entry, some events incur fees
🐶 Dog Friendly: Guide dog only
Date confirmed for the popular Autumn Broadstairs food and drink festival. Three days of food feasting, family fun with workshops, demonstrations and lots more to be confirmed.
Explore Broadstairs: Check out our Thanet Area Guide for local attractions.
🔗 Full Event Details: Broadstairs Food Festival – Autumn

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Real Ale & Cider Festival 

📍Where: Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells
🕒 When: 15th to 18th October 2026
🎟️ Price: Free entry
🐶 Dog Friendly: Yes
Aiming to be the biggest Beer & Cider Festival in the South East of England in October 2026, this family-friendly festival will feature 230 Real Ales, including 40 Kent Green Hop varieties, 14 keg beers, and 80 ciders! Take trains between the railway’s trio of stations with live music.
💡Top Tip: You will need to buy tickets for the trains.
Explore Tunbridge Wells: Check out our Tunbridge Wells Area Guide for local attractions.
🔗 Full Event Details: Spa Valley Railway

Sandwich Autumn Market

📍Where: Guildhall Forecourt, Sandwich
🕒 When: 13th to 15th November 2026
🎟️ Price: Free entry
🐶 Dog Friendly: Yes
Enjoy the festival vibe alongside the stalls of street food, artisan grocery foods, arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and accessories.
🔗 Full Event Details: Sandwich Autumn Market

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