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
- September 7th - October 5th
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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Dates TBC
Find stalls around
Market Place (ME13 7AG) and along Court Street (ME13 7AL
The market varies every week with a variety of stalls offering household essentials,
clothes, trinkets, fresh plants and flowers, fruit and vegetables, and many local food producers.
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The Village Green, Bearsted ME14 4DL
First Sunday Of The Month
9:30am - 1:30pm
June 2nd - July - 7th - August - 4th - September 1st - October 6th November 3rd
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
August 10th - October 12th - November 9th December 14th
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
June 9th - July 14th
August 11th - September 8th - October 13th - November 10th December 8th
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The Market at Newbeach Holiday park
Hythe Road, Dymchurch, Kent, TN29 0JX
Third Saturday of the month
August 17th
Part of The Kent Food Hubs growing markets.
Kent Food Hubs CIC , was set up in January 2020 to provide a platform and a community co-operative for sustainable, ethical and environmentally friendly Traders and Producers within the Kent area.
The Newbeach Market will have a selection of fresh food and craft traders popping up throughout the summer months the market is open to both residents and non residents at the holiday park.
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Staplehurst Food and Craft Market
Staplehurst Village Centre TN12 0BJ
Third Sunday of the Month Except *
10am - 1pm
- July 21st -
*No August Market*
September 15th - October 20th - November 17th - December 15th
Blue Boar Lane Carpark
Third Sunday of the Month
9am -1pm
- ​July 21st - August 18th - September 15th - October 20th - November 17th - December 15th
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Warpole Bay Lawns CT9 3AB
Last Sunday of the Month Except *
10am - 1pm
July 28th -
August 25th - September 29th - October 27th - November 24th - *December 22nd*
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
49th 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 25th May
Kingsnorth Playing Fields, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3EF.
12pm - 6pm
Family fun day with fairground rides (Waltzer, Dodgems, Go Gator) and inflatables.
Falconry Displays
Axe Throwing
Performances / Displays from local groups
Food Vendors
Variety of stalls.
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Saturday 22nd June
A Midsummer Nights Feast - Faversham Street Food Market & Entertainment
Market Place, Faversham, Kent
ME13 7A
6pm - 9pm
Come along and enjoy the street food, entertainment and music in Faversham Market Place and Court Street, as this popular event returns to the town.
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Saturday 29th June
Bearsted and Thurnham Carnival and Fayre
1pm - 5pm
The theme of the fayre this year is 'At the Circus'
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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.
Event Schedule
Shoreside:
Stalls and Street Entertainment will be available throughout the day 10:00 – 18:00
Music at Clocktower:
Taiko Dunlopo 11:00-11:30
Golden Wonders 11:30-13:30
The Native Oysters Band 14:00-16:00
Raffle Prize Draw and Dragon Boat Winners Announced 16:00
Samuel Ashton & The Instincts 16:30-18:00
Waterside:
Dragon Boat Racing 10:00 – 12:00
RNLI 12:00 – 12:30
Dover Lifeguards Swimming Race 12:30 – 13:00
Dragon Boat Racing 13:00 – 16:00​
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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 14th
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 July 20th
Isle of Grain Fete and Carnival
St James Playing Field ME3 0BS
Procession starts at 1:30pm
Fete Opening 3pm
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Saturday 3rd August
Tonbridge Castle and High Street
March through the high street at 12pm
Celebrate at the castle from 1pm to 11pm
Family friendly entertainment ends at 7pm.
from 7pm until 11pm it’s ‘anything goes’.
Tonbridge Pride is back again in 2024 for its third year! As an inclusive, diverse celebration of the history of pride, Tonbridge Pride offers a variety of fun activities and entertainment for everyone to enjoy! Be sure to join us for an unforgettable experience!
Kids activities, face painting, stalls, charities, singing, dancing, drag queens, glitter hair and make up, Photo Booth, DJs, bands, children’s story time, food, drink, fashion, games, prizes and SO MUCH MORE!
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Sunday 4th August
10am - 4pm
The Rype Paine Avenue Romney Marsh TN25 NH9
Tasty Food and Family Fun and Live Music throughout the day
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Monday 26th August
Summer Fair At Whitstable Castle
10.00am – 4.00pm
On Bank Holiday Monday 26th August, join us at the annual ‘Summer Fair’
at Whitstable Castle you will find local food and drink stalls,along with a selection of
craft and gift stalls plus live music throughout the day
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Saturday 31st August
2pm - 7pm
Wouldham Recreation Ground ME1 3XB
Stalls family fun and inflatables till 7pm
live music 6pm -9pm
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Saturday 16th 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 30th
Edenbridge Christmas lights switch on
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Sunday 1st December
Westgate On Sea Christmas Lights Switch On
11am -5pm
With funfair rides, festive stalls, live music and entertainment all day and Father Christmas.
Saturday 7th December
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1pm - 5pm
The Wrotham Christmas Fayre is on the first Saturday of every December. With funfairs, various stalls, The Grinch and Father Christmas.