Canterbury's Cooking at Dane John Gardens returns for another year of children's entertainment, workshops, and live music. Culinary delights include street food, drinks and an eclectic food and craft market featuring local, national and international stalls. For those brave enough, there are eating challenges (Saturday and Sunday at 2pm), but not, says the organiser, for the faint-hearted!
Canterbury Ale & Cider Festival
Alongside Canterbury's Cooking is the Canterbury Ale & Cider Festival, with live music and featuring real ales and craft cider from local and regional breweries, as well as a special selection of green hops beer.

Dates & Times
25th to 27th September 2026
Canterbury's Cooking
25th September: 12Noon-6pm
26th September: 9am-6pm
27th September: 10am-5pm
Canterbury Ale & Cider Festival
25th September: 12Noon-8pm
26th September: 11am-8pm
27th September: 11am-6pm.

Price
Free entry.

Good To Know
Opening times may vary slightly up to and during the event.

More Like This?
See our Food & Drink category and our Food & Drink Festivals Guide for similar events.

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