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The Maidstone Tattoo Extravaganza is back at Kent Event Centre for three days over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, bringing Tattooists, Traders & Entertainment together creating, selling and showing off what they all can do.
Look round the trade stalls and try out some awesome food and drink, watch the bands and live acts on stage whilst waiting for the tattoo you have booked. We have local good causes in attendance helping to raise as much as they can for the charities they are promoting, so for three days over Easter Bank Holiday weekend the Maidstone Exhibition Hall will be buzzing from the sound of tattoo machines, come and join in the fun, you never know it could be the start of something special.
Admission: £10 per person
Opening times:
Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 10am - 7pm
Monday: 10am - 5pm
The Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fairs takes place four times a year and features everything from rustic country chic to retro style. Housed in the Maidstone Exhibition Hall and the John Hendry Pavillion - along with numerous outside pitches (weather dependent) visitors can expect up to 300 stalls offering plentiful choice from times gone by.
Admission & Opening times:
Saturday
Early Entry 8:30am – 10:00am- £6
Later Entry 10:00am – 4:30pm- £5
Children under 16 Free.
Entrance tickets purchased on Saturday allow free entry on Sunday.
Sunday
10:00am– 3:30pm- £4
Children under 16 Free.
One of the UK’s leading property and land auctioneers, Clive Emson Auctioneers will be back at the Kent Event Centre for their Kent and South East London Property Auction.
Kent and South East London play host to a vast range of properties, including residential, commercial and plots of land on offer in one of the key areas of the country.
You’ll never know what gem you’ll find hidden away in this part of the country, which is one of the great strengths to any auction. Whether it’s a house that needs renovating, or a shop that needs clearing out and building up again, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs.
Admission: Free
Opening times: Starts at 11am
A one-day exhibition for event professionals, PA’s, VA’s & business owners who want to connect with amazing venues & great suppliers for events.
Whether they are organising a business event, meeting, seminar, conference, workshop, team building or a corporate party, they will find everything they need in one place.
We will have a variety of talks from industry experts, covering different aspects of event organisation & mini workshops on wine tasting, team building & much more.
With over 100 venues & event suppliers from the Southeast to meet, plus fun informative masterclasses & workshops.
Admission: Free by registering online
Opening times: 9am - 5pm
The Young Koi Show staged by the South East Koi Club is the only koi show in the UK restricted to a maximum koi size of 65cm. The show also showcases the UK’s leading koi dealers and suppliers, as well as an arts & crafts section, licensed bar, hot and cold food.
For its fifteenth annual outing in 2019, Kent Vision LIVE will be changing its name to Business Vision LIVE. The evolving brand reflects the widening remit of the event and the high quality of speakers and workshop content that have become an integral part of the visitor proposition.
For more than a decade, Business Vision LIVE has been helping businesses from across the South East to become more successful. As the South East's premier business showcase, the event brings together over 3,000 visitors and 250 exhibitors every year, with the aim of creating new customer, supplier and partner relationships to make your business even better.
We have assembled a superb team of business superheroes to help your organisation increase sales, improve customer service, enhance the skills of your team and dramatically improve the performance of your organisation.
Create it Events in partnership with Create & Craft TV bring the popular event back to Kent for the 3rd year running.
An inspirational craft, hobby and arts show with over 60 exhibiting stands plus over 30 Make and Takes, demonstrations and workshops.
Be part of the studio audience as the Craft television channel, Create & Craft will be broadcasting Live from the two-day event. You could even meet some of your favorite presenters as well as lots of your favorite guest presenters.
Whether you are in Papercrafts, Soft Crafts or just wanting to start a new skill or hobby. You are sure to find it at Create it Kent live event.
Opening times:
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
The Driving Instructor Show a trade exhibition for the driver and rider training industry. If you are an ADI, PDI, rider trainer or looking for a change of career THE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR SHOW is a must visit industry event.
Now in it's third year, it is a free to enter business exhibition offering a wealth of opportunity. Encompassing new products and services essential to the efficient running of a driving school business. If you are currently in a franchise, a small driving school owner or an independent this event will help you achieve a more streamlined business.
This year's Garden show will feature over 300 exhibitors with a wide variety of goods on display and for sale. The features of the show include the floral marquees with their stunning floral displays including medal winners from Chelsea. As well as the numerous nurseries in attendance there will be exhibitors selling garden furniture, water features, garden sheds and buildings, tools, sculptures, and much more. There is also craft pavilion, food hall, brass band and children's rides.
Jacqueline Aviolet will be in attendance all weekend to give answers to your gardening questions.
Jim Buttress will be in attendance on Saturday
The Kent area of NAFAS will be holding their annual Flower Arranging Competition in the Clive Emson Building.
Gates open from 9.30 am until 5 pm with last admission at 4pm (3.30 pm on Monday).
Please note that dogs are not allowed at this show.
The UK's biggest Gin Festival Tour is coming to Maidstone!
Tickets Selling Fast 👉 http://bit.ly/maidstonegin
Prepare to have your taste buds tantalised as we bring you over 100 of the best gins from around the world!
What can you expect?
- The Great British Gin Festival Gin Glass
- The Great British Gin Festival Gin Bible
- Trade stands with samples for you to taste
- Talks & presentations from producers and industry experts
- Cocktail demos from our bartenders
- Live music entertainment for the event
Our bars operate on a token system to make all payments quick and easy for you. Tokens are £5 each with one token paying for a measure of gin, it’s appropriate garnish, and premium tonic. We accept cash and card payments at our friendly token stand.
If you have any tokens left, you can also take home 25ml test tubes of your favourite gin to share or save for later!
You will also be able to purchase your favourite bottle to take home at our on-site shop 
Opening times: TBC
One of the UK’s leading property and land auctioneers, Clive Emson Auctioneers will be back at the Kent Event Centre for their Kent and South East London Property Auction.
Kent and South East London play host to a vast range of properties, including residential, commercial and plots of land on offer in one of the key areas of the country.
You’ll never know what gem you’ll find hidden away in this part of the country, which is one of the great strengths to any auction. Whether it’s a house that needs renovating, or a shop that needs clearing out and building up again, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs.
Admission: Free
Opening times: Starts at 11am
Alfresco Open Air Cinema is back with a screening of The Greatest Showman.
Join us for an evening of film under the stars, with hot food, hot drinks, bar and popcorn served all night.
Gates open 7.00pm, film starts approx 9.30pm. Free parking. No glass please.
This June 2019, Cheese Fest Uk is back in Maidstone for the second year running! Experience some the UK's Best cheeses UK INDEPENDENT vendors have on offer! From hot street food traders though to our amazing specialist artisan vendors from all over the country, incredible Preserves and a whole host of other amazing treats you can PURCHASE from our amazing vendors.
Details to follow.
The Kent County Show is the region's showcase event for farming, countryside and rural life. The three day show brings together the very best of Kent with animals, food, fun and excitement giving a true feel of what ’The Garden of England’ has to offer. Experience the Flower Show, Food Tent, Creative Crafts Show, Canine area, show jumping, vintage vehicles and hundreds of cattle, sheep and goats.
Admission:
Adults £20.70 advance / £23 on the gate
Child (5-15 yrs) £6.30 advance / £7 on the gate
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £45 advance / £50 on the gate
Opening times: The Show is open from 8am to 6pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Kent Wellness festival is a 2 day celebration of all aspects of the wellness industry: fitness, nutrition, meditation, yoga, mindfulness, spirituality and self improvement.
Mixing the old with the new, we are creating an event for like-minded individuals to come together to improve and enhance all aspects of their own well-being, self improvement, self exploration and self empowerment.
We aim to inspire, educate, challenge, innovate, support, enrich and empower through ...workshops, talks, practical classes, readings and treatments.
The event is a great opportunity to discover the best wellness professionals and businesses in the industry and we endeavour to give our customers the tools to create the best balance of themselves to achieve a full and happy life.
Opening times
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tickets
£10 per day in advance
£15 per day on the door
Instagram : Kent Wellnesss Festival
Facebook : @kentwellnessfestival
Twitter : @kentfestival
The Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fairs takes place four times a year and features everything from rustic country chic to retro style. Housed in the Maidstone Exhibition Hall and the John Hendry Pavillion - along with numerous outside pitches (weather dependent) visitors can expect up to 300 stalls offering plentiful choice from times gone by.
Admission & Opening times:
Saturday
Early Entry 8:30am – 10:00am- £6
Later Entry 10:00am – 4:30pm- £5
Children under 16 Free.
Entrance tickets purchased on Saturday allow free entry on Sunday.
Sunday
10:00am– 3:30pm- £4
Children under 16 Free.
One of the UK’s leading property and land auctioneers, Clive Emson Auctioneers will be back at the Kent Event Centre for their Kent and South East London Property Auction.
Kent and South East London play host to a vast range of properties, including residential, commercial and plots of land on offer in one of the key areas of the country.
You’ll never know what gem you’ll find hidden away in this part of the country, which is one of the great strengths to any auction. Whether it’s a house that needs renovating, or a shop that needs clearing out and building up again, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs.
Admission: Free
Opening times: Starts at 11am
Our Bee Festival Colony want to invite you to join the hive of inclusion and fun for everyone! A festival that does not discriminate, by offering a diversity of acts and featured zones that will appeal to all ages and abilities.
1. Our 2 main stages with performances from a range of comedy and music acts
2. A Skills Showcase open arena for variety acts such as choirs, dog shows and dance acts.
3. A market place offering advice and opportunity to purchase items.
4. A have a go sports zone with a range of inclusive sports, games and activities.
5. A Mobility zone displaying a number of vehicles & mobility equipment, we will even include a test track to sample some!
Our early bird tickets are now on sale for only £5 & Kids under 12 go free! 50% of proceeds go to AGE UK Maidstone in aid for ending loneliness in Kent. “everybody should have somebody”
Join the Hive and register for your ticket today! Bee Inclusive, Bee Together, Bee There……www.beethere.co.uk
Celebrating its 19th show, Military Odyssey is back, with groups covering a vast period of global history, including Romans, Vikings, Medieval, Napoleonic, the American Civil War, the Wild West, World Wars I & II, Vietnam right up to the present day.
Over 4,000 re-enactors and living history enthusiasts will be in attendance as well as over 250 stalls, Military Odyssey is the world's largest multi-period re-enactment show. Regardless of your historical knowledge, there is bound to be something for you.
The 200-acre site has 2 separate arenas in addition to the main battlefield, where battlefield re-enactments take place all weekend.
There are numerous food courts on site, including a Beer Tent, Beer hall, indoor seating area as well as toilet facilities. Military Odyssey is wheelchair accessible too.
Opening times:
Gates open 9.30am (Pre paid tickets 9am) - 5.30pm
Arena events commence 10am
The Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fairs takes place four times a year and features everything from rustic country chic to retro style. Housed in the Maidstone Exhibition Hall and the John Hendry Pavillion - along with numerous outside pitches (weather dependent) visitors can expect up to 300 stalls offering plentiful choice from times gone by.
Admission & Opening times:
Saturday
Early Entry 8:30am – 10:00am- £6
Later Entry 10:00am – 4:30pm- £5
Children under 16 Free.
Entrance tickets purchased on Saturday allow free entry on Sunday.
Sunday
10:00am– 3:30pm- £4
Children under 16 Free.
One of the UK’s leading property and land auctioneers, Clive Emson Auctioneers was founded in 1989 to supply a high-profile auctioneering facility to corporate and independent estate agents, private clients and statutory bodies. The 20-25,000 full colour catalogues produced for each of our auctions are available either by post or through a network of over 850 estate agency outlets throughout Southern England. Our marketing is supported by more estate agency offices than any other auctioneers practice. In addition, lot details, catalogue downloads, viewings and legal documentation are available through our website
Admission: Free
Opening times: Starts at 11am
Paws in the Park Autumn Show will be the biggest and best yet, packed with so many things to see and do, you'll need a weekend ticket to make the most of it all!
Try out new doggy activities, games, and dog sports from agility to water sports, and enter one of our amazing dog competitions including heelwork to music, agility and Novelty dog show classes. Who knows, your dog could even win Best in Show!
You can buy your tickets for Paws in the Park online, then check out all the information you'll need to make the most of your dog friendly family day out at Paws in the Park Kent - we look forward to seeing you there!
Opening
times: 9.30am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday
The All England Koi Show staged by the South East Koi Club is one of the largest koi shows in the UK and is widely regarded as the best show of the year.
The show also showcases the UK’s leading koi dealers and suppliers, as well as an arts & crafts section, licensed bar, hot and cold food.
Admission: £6 for adults, accompanied U12's free of charge.
Opening times: 9.30am - 5pm
Perhaps your looking to further your CPD Training? Learn about some of the new and exciting aids that are hitting the market or maybe connect with an array of high calibre service providers? If so, then be sure to add this date to your diaries!
Our mission is to unite all disability services. Last year alone RISE attracted over 2000 delegates from our two events and with a 3rd event in the calendar this year, we expect that number to increase to around 3500– 4000 delegates. RISE has a unique platform working closely with County Council and the regional communities to attract multiple stakeholders from every end of the disability market, ranging from moving and handling to funding and grants etc. The event is a great opportunity to discover the best wellness professionals and businesses in the industry and we endeavour to give our visitors the tools to create the best balance of themselves to achieve a full and happy life.
Admission: Free when register online
Opening times: 9.30am - 5pm
In the world that we now live in, we are surrounded by technology and any business that does not embrace it is in danger of failing.
What technology is available out there, what technology will really help you run, build & grow your business & what technology is coming, what is the future?
The Tech Expo is a full day exhibition for business owners wanting to connect with suppliers, who can help them run, build & grow their business with the power of technology.
Meet with over 100 suppliers from different sectors of technology including IT support, cyber security, software, digital marketing & on line accountancy.
Hear from 5 fantastic speakers & take part in 4 interactive workshops.
Running for over 10 years Kent Construction Expo is the largest gathering of construction industry professionals, contractors and suppliers in the south east.
Run by the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce with support from Kent County Council, Medway Council and the Kent Construction Focus Group; Construction Expo event delivers a multi-track conference programme, a wide range of exhibitors and a unique opportunity for the construction sector in the south east to come together for an invaluable day of networking and innovation.
Admission: Free
Exhibition opening times: 9am - 4.30pm
The largest regional wedding show in the South of England with over 200 exhibitors and attracting over 1,200 couples planning their wedding day. Live music, entertainment and presentations as will as amazing wedding prizes to be won in a competition hosted by KMfm’s Andy Walker.
AdmissionFree – visit website to pre-register for fast-track entry.
Show opening times: 10.30am to 4.00pm.
One of the UK’s leading property and land auctioneers, Clive Emson Auctioneers was founded in 1989 to supply a high-profile auctioneering facility to corporate and independent estate agents, private clients and statutory bodies. The 20-25,000 full colour catalogues produced for each of our auctions are available either by post or through a network of over 850 estate agency outlets throughout Southern England. Our marketing is supported by more estate agency offices than any other auctioneers practice. In addition, lot details, catalogue downloads, viewings and legal documentation are available through our website
Admission: Free
Opening times: Starts at 11am
Step into a creative world and rediscover the art of enjoyable Christmas shopping!
Featuring talented makers and designers from all over the UK, together with small individual firms producing top quality products, all under one roof.
Kent Christmas Fair offers a unique opportunity to find special presents for special people, the perfect place to work your way enjoyably through your Christmas list.
New products and ideas are a feature of this event. Indulge yourself, your family and friends with stunning fashions and accessories, leather bags and belts, dazzling jewellery from sparkly fashion to graceful diamonds, lustrous velvets and satins in scarves and luxurious soaps and skincare.
Celebrate the festive season and entertain in style. Decorate your home and table with elegant candles, platters and bowls and tasty treats. Visit the Specialist Food area, which is brimming with scrumptious cakes, wines, cheeses and meats. Add that extra spice with olives, dips, chutneys and preserves. Fill your festive Christmas cupboard with delicious delights.
Pleasurable Christmas shopping, easy parking, free cloakrooms for coats and heavy shopping, wide aisles with easy access for wheelchairs and pushchairs and coffee shops.
Opening times:
Friday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
The Kent Autumn Quilt Festival will showcase stunning quilt displays from well-known quilters and textile artists, as well as a variety of exhibitors selling patchwork & quilting supplies for all your crafty needs.
Get involved with workshops available on a first come, first served basis at the show and demonstrators will be on hand to show you their techniques and to give help and advice.
Kent Event Centre offers excellent facilities, including restaurant, disabled access & free parking.
Admission:
Adult: £7 on the door / £6 in advance
Seniors: £6 on the door / £5 in advance
Children (8-16yrs) £3 on the door / £2 in advance
Opening times: 10am - 4pm
The Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fairs takes place four times a year and features everything from rustic country chic to retro style. Housed in the Maidstone Exhibition Hall and the John Hendry Pavillion - along with numerous outside pitches (weather dependent) visitors can expect up to 300 stalls offering plentiful choice from times gone by.
Admission & Opening times:
Saturday
Early Entry 8:30am – 10:00am- £6
Later Entry 10:00am – 4:30pm- £5
Children under 16 Free.
Entrance tickets purchased on Saturday allow free entry on Sunday.
Sunday
10:00am– 3:30pm- £4
Children under 16 Free.
An evening of fun filled, side splitting entertainment in honour of all the heroes that serve our great country.
Humour is contagious. Everyone loves to laugh, so come and be entertained by a range of comedians, where having a laugh really does support a worthwhile cause!
