Markets and Events
​ If you prefer to shop in the real world, and not the virtual one,then pop along to one of our regular Farmers Markets across Kent. We love to talk about all our products and attend regular monthly Markets in Bearsted, Bexleyheath, Cliftonville, Rochester, Staplehurst and Tonbridge We also pop up at summer fairs and Christmas Markets and other events throughout the year to keep up to date, follow our socials @hopsandhampers or check back here regularly. Full list of events below. ​ If you would like to reserve or pre-order any items and collect from us in person at a market just get in touch.
Farmers Markets And Events
Dates For 2024
First Saturday of the Month
10am - 4pm
May 3rd- June 7th - July 5th - August 2nd - September 6th - October 4th - November 1st December 6th
Each Month along Ashford Highstreet there will be a range of different stalls, showcasing fantastic creations made by local people,some who also sell in the lovely Made In Ashford’s store on Pall Mall. You will find all sorts – from delicately crafted items from the hands of the maker to the printed visualisations of the artist’s mind to bake at home cookie mixes and local tipples to all the other delights & curiosities in between!​
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The Village Green, Bearsted ME14 4DL
First Sunday Of The Month
9:30am - 1:30pm
May 4th - June 1st - July - 6th - August - 3rd - September 7th - October 5th - November 2nd
Fast becoming one of Kent's biggest Local Craft & Produce Market.
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Outside the Methodist Church, between Chapel Street and Prospect Road., Hythe CT21 5BG
Second Saturday of the Month
May 10th - June 14th - July 12th -
August 9th - September 13th - October 11th - November 8th - December 13th
There is plenty of parking nearby which enables customers to do all their shopping both in the Market and town centre.
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Sovereign Way
Tonbridge
TN9 1RG
Second Sunday of the Month
9:30am - 1:30pm
May 11th - June 8th - July 13th
August 10th - September 14th - October 12th - November 9th December 14th​​
Blue Boar Lane Carpark
Third Sunday of the Month
9am -1pm
May 18th - June 15th - ​July 20th
August 17th - September 21st - October 19th - November 16th - December 21st
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Warpole Bay Lawns CT9 3AB
Last Sunday of the Month Except *
10am - 1pm
June - 22nd - July 27th - August 31st
September 28th - October 26th - November 30th - *December 21st*
Cliftonville farmers market is run by members of the community.
You will be spoilt for choice at Cliftonville Farmers' Market, there is something for everybody!
with between 35 - 40 stalls attending each month.
The community (plus dogs) are brought together to meet up and give support to the artisans and small businesses
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​Special Events
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Whitstable Castle Tower Hill Tankerton
Celebrations will start at 11am and Finish at 5.00pm.
The Whitstable Herne Bay,Canterbury Lions Club
50th May Day Celebration in Whitstable Castle Gardens .A traditional May Day celebration with
Morris Sides and the Jack in the Green to entertain you, stalls of all types, plus other entertainment
including Crazze Hazzee with his Circus Skill and Punch and Judy for the children.
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​​Saturday 28th June
Bearsted and Thurnham Carnival and Fayre
1pm - 5pm
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Saturday 6th July
10am - 6pm
The Annual Port of Dover Regatta is back on the 6th of July 2024 with another action-packed programme
Welcoming thousands of families each year, the Dover Regatta brings communities together from across the country every summer, shining a light on Kent and Dover as the perfect seaside destination.
With the new Marina sitting alongside world famous cruise ships and fantastic recreational areas including the Marina Curve and Clocktower Square, all set amongst the iconic backdrop of the White Cliffs and Castle, Dover waterfront is the place to be.
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Saturday 13th July
Medieval Fayre at Brook Rural Museum
Brook Rural Museum, The Street, Brook, Kent TN25 5PF
You will find loads of hands-on activities including wheat weaving, calligraphy, stone carving and art prints, plus demos of blacksmithing, medieval food and wood crafts, tours of the14th century barn and performances from medieval dancers!
Sunday July 13th
St Andrews Field, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6HT
12 - 4pm
The Paddock Wood & District
Lions Club are holding the 2024 Paddock Wood Carnival at St Andrews Field.There
will be exciting attractions on the field, a parade and a host of stallholders making the most of Paddock
Wood’s largest annual event.
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​​Saturday 15th November
Sittingbourne Christmas lights Switch on
11am - 6pm
Sittingbourne Christmas Lights Switch On and All Day Christmas Market with a Funfair & Live Entertainment, held all along Sittingbourne High Street.
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Saturday November 29th
Edenbridge Christmas lights switch on
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Saturday 6th December​
1pm - 5pm
The Wrotham Christmas Fayre is on the first Saturday of every December. With funfairs, various stalls, The Grinch and Father Christmas.
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Sunday 7th December
Westgate On Sea Christmas Lights Switch On
11am -5pm
With funfair rides, festive stalls, live music and entertainment all day and Father Christmas.
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