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Sandwich Festival 2026 details
Free festivals in Kent include the Sandwich Festival. Enjoy three days of free fun and entertainment over the Bank Holiday weekend. Enjoy live music, try archery or axe throwing, and medieval re-enactments. Watch The Giant awaken to help bring the festival to life, connecting modern Sandwich to its Medieval roots in the parade. Take a picnic to Sandwich Quay Green for even more live music and fun. There will also be a display of Alfa Romeo cars, a Cattle Market Party with the Jersey Boys, and more. Peruse the market stalls, and don't miss the Sandwich Duck Race, and lots more.

Price
Free
Some activities may incur a fee.

Runtime
29th to 31st of August 2026
29th and 31st: From 10am
30th: From 9am
End time TBC; provisional on our calendar

Parking
Cow Lees Meadow, CT13 3JP: Free if open for the festival (check with organisers before visiting)
Pay & Display around town
Guildhall Car Park, CT13 9ET
Co-Op Car Park, CT13 9AL
The Quay Parking, CT13 9EW
Gazen Salts Car Park, CT13 9HN

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