Begin the Festival with a 6 mile walk to the Landing.
Diverse local artists. Free event.
Morris dancers from Kent and beyond. The first of four performances. Free events
Seaside antiques and vintage items.
An open studio trail – many and diverse artists including Stephen Hall (glass & ceramics) Liz Shedden (paintings), Carol Roundhill (oils & acrylics) Jan Lewis (jewellery and decorative), Sarah Stokes & friends (mixed works), Sue Carfrae (photography) and others. Free events.
Photography exhibition. Free event.
Interactive exhibition of insects and other minibeasts. Free event.
See and chat to the bobbin lacemakers as they work on a variety of projects.
Traditional ceremony to open the festival. Free event.
Traditional opening parade – lively and colourful. Free event.
Bodega plays live outside the library. Free event.
Live music throughout the day and evening.
Three easy dance styles to learn in one massive drop-in dance lesson – belly dancing, ceroc and salsa. Free events.
Loveable Newfoundland dogs working in their natural environment. Free event.
Juggling and acrobatics with an edge. Free event.
Help Penelope and Percy Penguin find a new home. Free event.
Juggle it All show off their many and varied skills. Fun, fast and frequently fiery. Free event.
Whitstable’s community Samba band – irresistibl e, uplifting and dynamic. Free event.
The world’s only stand-up comedian for children. Presented by Marlowe in Motion.
Local choir Whitstable Whistlefish present songs from around the world.
Funked up Latin-style Jazz.
Bodega perform live. Free event.
An open studio trail – many and diverse artists at various locations. Free events.
Find the beautiful miniature pictures painted on pebbles on the beach.