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List of farmers’ markets open to visitors across Kent this weekend

12:00, 13 September 2022

updated: 12:03, 13 September 2022

Foodie fans looking for a fix this weekend can head down to one of Kent’s many farmers’ markets, taking place all over the county.

Hungry ticket-holders will likely be disappointed that the inaugural Medway Food and Drink Festival, which was due to take place from Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18, has been put on hold as the nation mourns the death of the Queen.

Floral tributes at Rochester Castle Gardens have led to the food festival being postponed. Picture: Countrywide Photographic / Martin Apps
Floral tributes at Rochester Castle Gardens have led to the food festival being postponed. Picture: Countrywide Photographic / Martin Apps

The festival was to be held at Rochester Castle Gardens, now home to a floral tribute garden to commemorate the passing of the monarch until the day after Her Majesty’s funeral.

However, it seems that the Rochester Farmers' Market, which was due to coincide with the festival on Sunday, September 18 from 9am to 1pm, is still set to go ahead at Blue Boar Lane car park.

The Rochester Farmers' Market, which takes place outside of the castle grounds at Blue Boar Lane, is still going ahead. Picture: Chris Davey
The Rochester Farmers' Market, which takes place outside of the castle grounds at Blue Boar Lane, is still going ahead. Picture: Chris Davey

If you still fancy getting your hands on something tasty over the weekend, it might be worth popping down to the market and bagging yourself a treat, with traders selling everything from organic fruits and vegetables to specialty cheeses and chutneys.

There are also an additional 14 farmers’ markets taking place up and down the county for hungry visitors.

Find your nearest farmers’ market below, or click here for more details.

Saturday, September 17

Deal: 8am to 2pm at Union Road, CT14 6BE

Dover: 10am to 3pm at Market Square, CT16 1NG

Gravesend: 10am to 2pm at High Street, DA11 0AZ

Hadlow: 9am to 12pm at Hadlow Rural Community School, Tonbridge Road, TN11 0AU

New Ash Green: 10am to 3pm at The White Swan, TN15 7HU

Sevenoaks: 9am to 4pm at Blighs Meadow off Pembroke Road, TN13 1DA

Tunbridge Wells: 10am to 4pm at The Pantiles, TN2 5TN

Westerham: 9.30am to 3.30pm at Westerham Valley, Beggars Lane, TN16 1QP

Wye: 9am to 12pm at The Green, TN25 5AH

There are 15 farmers' markets taking place across the county next weekend. Picture: iStock
There are 15 farmers' markets taking place across the county next weekend. Picture: iStock

Sunday, September 18

Aylesford: 9.30am to 1.30pm at Aylesford Priory, ME20 7BX

Folkestone: 10am to 2pm at Guildhall Street, CT20 1DP

Staplehurst: 10am to 1pm at the Village Centre, TN12 0BJ

Tunbridge Wells: 10am to 4pm at The Pantiles, TN2 5TN

Wateringbury: 12pm to 2pm at 147 Tonbridge Road, ME18 5NL

These aren’t the only places to find great eats this weekend.

The Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival - previously known as the Whitstable Oyster Festival - returns with its full food festival from Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18, showcasing fresh oysters and craft beer.

Macknade in Faversham is celebrating its 175th birthday with food, drink and live music. Picture: Macknade
Macknade in Faversham is celebrating its 175th birthday with food, drink and live music. Picture: Macknade

Leading Kent food retailer Macknade will also be celebrating its 175th anniversary with a food-filled birthday bash in Faversham on Saturday, September 17, with local traders, street food stalls and tasting masterclasses available.

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