NEW EVENTS PLANNED FOR FOLKESTONE TOWN CENTRE
Residents and visitors can look forward to a series of lively events taking place in the heart of Folkestone this summer.
The series, dubbed Folke About Town, includes a sports day, arts and crafts markets, including a teenage market, and a food festival. The programme aims to add vibrancy to the heart of the town, mirroring the physical regeneration planned for the wider area.
The events will be co-produced with the community and establish what type of initiatives work in the area along Guildhall Street and Sandgate Road. It is hoped some of these events can become self-sustaining and develop as permanent fixtures in the town centre events calendar.
A council spokesperson said: “We’re excited to be enhancing Folkestone town centre with these events, put on in tandem with local people.
“This really is about finding out what will work for the future of the town centre. Whatever you’re into, there’ll be something for you so please come down and get involved whether that be working as a partner, volunteering or just enjoying the fun!”
Find out more about the town centre activation on the council website.
Full schedule of events
Folke About Town will bring energy into Folkestone town centre through a series of test events co-produced with local businesses. Check out the full line-up below:
Folkestone Food Festival
Folkestone’s finest food, food tours, masterclasses and music…
Friday 2 August – Sunday 4 August from 11am
Skate, Cycle and Music day
Teenage market, music and demos…
Friday 6 September from 3pm
Art Market
Arts, crafts and teenage market…
Saturday 14 September – Sunday 15 September from 10am
Continental Food Market
Local and continental food and drink…
Thursday 19 September – Sunday 22 September from 10am
Folkestone Street Market
New look, new ideas and new vibes…
Saturday 24 August + Saturday 5 October from 11am
Want to get involved?
Fancy getting involved with the events yourself? We’re trialling an art market, food market, flea market and a teenage market and we’re looking for traders wanting to sell at these events.
We’re looking for people who sell art, crafts, vintage and pre-loved clothes and furniture. If that’s you and you fancy joining us on one of our market days please fill out our short survey indicating your interest.
Interested in volunteering or have any ideas to enhance the street market offer? Please email: Folkeabouttown@gmail.com
Views wanted
What do you think about the programme? Have you experienced one or more of the events? We want your feedback.
This summer is an opportunity to trial different events to work out which has broad enough appeal to attract a greater number of people to enjoy our town centre. Our aim is to encourage a programme of varied events – run independently of the council – which will grow and be sustainable into the future.
We are relying on your support to attend these events and give us honest feedback on what works, what doesn’t and what you would like to see in the town centre.
Complete our short survey to share your views. Thanks in advance.