Whitstable Oyster Festival - Art, Heritage, Family, Food and Drink.

EPICentre Food Fair - Day 1

The EPICentre
The superb quality of Whitstable oysters has been an open secret for centuries but now Whitstable can also claim to be a gastronomic utopia across the board. The EPICentre food fair has fast become a popular event within Whitstable’s annual Oyster Festival, and now attracts thousands of people every day.
On Saturday and Sunday (24th [...]

EpiCentre

The Whitstable Oyster Festival’s EPICentre is a celebration of the very best in natural, succulent and local foods. Sponsored by Produced in Kent, EPICEntre is a feast for all the senses, an epicurean delight and a great day out just in itself.
With over 40 stallholders offering everything from cherries, cheese and curry through to sausages, [...]

Harbour Music Stage

End the Festival on a mellow note with free music in the Harbour.

Oyster Eating Competition

Everyone with a taste for oysters and no problem with getting messy has a fair chance of winning!

EPICentre

A fabulous food market celebrating the very best of sustainable, local and totally delicious food.

The Bureau Of Silly Ideas

Join the campaign to re-introduce Pie Throwing as an Olympic sport!

Sea Sunday in the Harbour - Multi-event

A day of activity on the harbour with lots to see nad do including the Sheppey Pirates, the 1st Whitstable Scout Brass Band, Telling Whitstable’s Story (Seaside Holidays), The Whitstable Recorder Ensemble, Mission to Fishermen, West Whelks and RNLI behind the scenes, Play with Clay, the Ladies Victorian Guitar Ensemble, your chance to “Take the Pose” and The Hidden Harbour walking tours.

Splash Pals

Loveable Newfoundland dogs working in their natural environment. Free event.

Strictly Whitstable

Three easy dance styles to learn in one massive drop-in dance lesson – belly dancing, ceroc and salsa. Free events.

Dead Horse Morris

Morris dancers from Kent and beyond. The first of four performances. Free events