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Spirit of Tenterden
FOOD, DRINK & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Friday 5 July - Sunday 7 July 2024
Tenterden Recreation Ground
Come along for some festival fun - live music, street food, real ale festival, bar, cider, wine, lager, cocktails,
artisan/creative makers, crafts stalls, local food & producers, festival shopping, tea, coffee & cakes, soft drinks , ice cream
arena displays, fun dog show, children's entertainment, community stalls
A festival run by the community for the community - not for profit
Friday, 3pm-10pm; Saturday, 10am-10pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
FREE ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL. Download the DRAFT Online Festival Programme >>> here

SPIRIT OF TENTERDEN CIC (COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY)

THE SPIRIT OF TENTERDEN FESTIVAL
5-7 July 2024

2024 stallholders - 90% sold!!!

SPIRIT OF TENTERDEN FESTIVAL 

A-Z SPIRIT OF TENTERDEN 2024 FESTIVAL STALLHOLDERS and entertainers

Download the DRAFT Online Festival Programme >>> here 

ENTERTAINERS
DIZZY O'DARE. The Giant Balloon Show will have the audience in stitches and in awe simultaneously. Expect balloon sculptures, an 80s soundtrack, high energy comic performance and of course the all important giant balloon! 
HODMAN AND SALLY. Hodman Dodmanott and Sally Forth. The delightfully naïve Hodman and Sally are two tiny adventuring puppets with huge backpacks, setting out in their twilight years to traverse the globe and meet as many people as possible, telling their tales of wonder and charming children along the way
JASON MAVERICK SOLO SHOW. High energy street performer Jason Maverick has a knack for captivating audiences of all ages. Youngsters will be in giggles as he juggles, mimes and throws in a bit of skilled robotic dancing to a pumping soundtrack. Jason has some quirky tricks all his own, such as a sink plunger on his head with an audience member throwing hoops onto it. He’s your man for a slick, professional routine combining traditional street performance with original ideas. Performance times at the festival: Saturday 6 July: 1pm and 3pm in the arena, with a walkabout at 2pm
SHED OF STORIES. Stories (classic tales as well as new writing and even improvised stories) are told by performers both inside and outside the shed at various intervals throughout the day. Between story times the shed becomes a pop-up library where children and families can read together. There is also be a small writing desk with paper and pencils where older children can pen their next masterpiece
BRISSENDEN TRUST. Thank you for sponsoring the children's entertainment: Dizzy O'Dare (the Giant Balloon Show), Hodman & Sally (walkabout entertainment), Jason Maverick (award winning entertainer), and Shed of Stories (storytelling for children)
DISPLAY ARENA/ENTERTAINMENT timetable coming soon... including dog show (Sunday 7 July, Homewood School, Dance Groups and more 

FESTIVAL STALLHOLDERS
ALLURA CRAFT. Lightweight, unique Polymer clay earrings with accents of acrylic, pearls, wood. Yarn woven necklaces. Rope knotted necklaces
ARTISAN WOOD CREATIONS. Recycled wooden creations handmade by local craftsman enhanced by natural materials, boards, platters, lamps, mirror plaques
ARTY BEE DESIGNS. Bethany Longhurst - Artist, greeting cards, stationery, gift wrap, homeware, gifts
BABY ADORE. Hand crocheted baby clothes
BLUE EGG CATERING. Bacon rolls for early birds, then hog roast rolls and hog roast baguettes, pulled pork rolls and baguettes, double hot dogs with onions, pots of crackling
BUTTERNUT BOX. A fresh take on dog food
CAMPER CATERING - PIMMS & PROSECCO. Freshly made Pimms and chilled glasses of Prosecco! plus Aperol Spritz
CAMPER CATERING. Pan Fried Chicken escalope in brioche, Gourmet burgers, Posh Dogs, tasty bacon baps, yummy halloumi brioche buns, spicy vegan crunch in brioche
CANDLE WISE. Discover Candle Wise, a passion-fuelled, multi-award-winning brand from Benenden, Kent. Our creations transcend the ordinary, offering a sensory journey through captivating scents. Handcrafted with pride, our range includes candles, diffusers, melts, aroma sachets, and incenses, meticulously crafted to elevate your senses and transform your everyday into an extraordinary adventure
CANTERLEY PUBLISHING. Heritage and local-interest books about Tenterden and surrounding villages
CANYERO. Flavoured rum
CHIN CHIN COCKTAIL BAR. Bringing the wow factor to the festival - cocktails & more
COCO'S TREATS. Coco’s dog treats! Homemade, 100% natural, organic dehydrated dog treats. No preservatives or artificial additives. Only the best for the best!
COUNTRY CLOBBER. Country Clobber & Old English Tools. A wide selection of one off individual quirky items, salvage and unusual things. Rustic, recycled, quirky, reclaimed and unusual
CRUMBS & TREACLE. Locally roasted organic Brazilian barista coffee, handmade New York style cookies
DEBORAH WOODWARD. Handmade painted floral art on canvas, watercolour animal paintings, prints, cards, coasters, unique hand designs of fabrics &more
DOWNLAND ORIGINALS. Handmade quilts / throws, bunting, advent calendars, tableware, rope bowls, bags, cork wallets
ELA'S BEEHIVE. Bee related items "from our hives in Bethersden" - local Kent honey, soap, candles, aromatherapy massages and NEW coffee menu
EMPORIUM. Selection of Italian and Thai cotton and linen clothing, handmade sandals, handmade cotton and crystal jewellery
FLIPNTOZE. Hand embellished flipflop straps and beautiful hand made jewellery
FORAGERS.  Foragers Cordials - local, homemade cordials and soft drinks
GOLDEN MOON BODY ART. Temporary festival henna, jagua tattoos, glitter make up, festival face painting (eye designs), hair feathers, hair wraps. All by artist Charlotte Gilham
HAMILTON FOR HOME. British made, countryside inspired homewares and gifting 
HANDMADE BY AUSRA. All by Ausra Lunskyte - soft handmade toys from yarn, key chains from plywood with laser cutter, bracelet, hair clips, hair bands
JADES SWEETBAKES. Brownies, blondies, cookie pies, cold drinks
J&B'S BARKERY. Handmade, artisan dog treats, fresh & natural ingredients, dog accessories, dog bowls, jars & more
JANE WALSH CERAMICS. Based in Hooe, near Battle in East Sussex, Jane has developed her own style of ceramics, often decorated with her own glazes. Living near the sea, I find the my work is always influenced by the colours and surroundings
JENNI ROGERS JEWELLERY. Handcrafted jewellery made in Kent, each using a unique combination of silver & beautiful natural stones
KENT GREYHOUND RESCUE. Kent Greyhound Rescue is a registered charity based Kent, UK. Since starting in 2008 we have grown to become one of the most successful rescue and rehoming charity oganisations in the UK focused on greyhounds, lurchers, whippets and other sighthounds as well as an occasional mongrel
KHAO’S THAI STREET FOOD. Authentic Thai meals to order as you like it. We will be using green friendly trays / boxes and cutlery at  the festival. Example menu: Fried rice chicken and prawn, Sirloin beef stir fry and rice, Chicken chow mein noodles, Chilli chicken and rice, Prawn pad thai noodles, Pork basil stir fry and rice, Sweet and sour chicken with rice, Black bean chicken and rice, Cashew nut chicken and rice
KITCHEN OF THE OLD DRAGON. Handmade jams and preserves local honey and waxed cheeses to complement our chutneys
KOTINOS FOODS. Greek & Turkish Baklava, turkish delights, sweet & savoury nuts, and marinated olives
LITTLE SEASIDE GALLERY. Original oil and watercolour paintings
LIZA TOWNSEND. Handmade stained glass cornucopia of light catchers, stained glass panels, garden glass
MARTELL DESIGNS BY ALEX. Embroidered children's clothing & embroidered mini back packs, baseball and bucket hats, hooded baby towels, aprons, lite weight baby blankets, baby comforter blankets
MEGA MONSTER WRAPS. Sticky Korean wraps, Greek gyros wraps, Mexican carnitas wraps, Steak and cheese wrap, Skin on fries, Soft drinks
MOUSIE MURRAY SPOON JEWELLERY. Gorgeous hand crafted Sterling Silver jewellery from spoons and other various items of flatware including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings
MRS MCGOO SCOTTISH TABLET. Homemade Scottish Tablet in various flavours and Homemade Coconut Ice
NUTTERS BUTTERS. Nut butters, peanut butter, using organic nuts, with no added sugar or palm oil. Almond, peanut and cashew in smooth or crunchy
PAULA HANDMADE SOAPS. Handmade soaps, bath bombs, wax melts
POSH STUFF. Gorgeous Italian Leather Handbags and matching straps. Unique Oilcloth vegan friendly bags made in Wales. Leather Purses and Accessories
REBEKKI & ROSE. Ladies fashion and accessories and handmade baskets
ROGER HILLS WOODTURNING (inc. Three Generations Crafts). Roger Hills Woodturning - Master Craftsman. Woodturning demonstrations. Handmade/turned wooden items. Paper, card, and woollen goods
ROMNEY MARSH WOOLS. British made wool products created using the fleeces from our own flock of Romney ewes
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION. (Sunday only)
RUSTIC BADGER UPCYCLE. Upcycled whisky barrel items. Creating new from old. Giving aged oak whisky barrels a new life. Transforming the normal into something interesting. Each creation is different from the next
SIMPLY ICE CREAM. Simply Ice Cream was declared “The best bought ice cream available” by James Martin of Saturday Kitchen and  we wholeheartedly agree! We think everyone should try it! Hand made in the heart of Kent using fresh fruits and top quality ingredients, it doesn’t get much better that this. Simply Indulgent, truly heavenly. Winner of 34 Gold Great Taste Awards
SMOKE-LAS Smoked beef brisket and belly pork low and slow for 16 and 5 hours respectively, with a soft brioche bun, cajun slaw, Asian salad, smoked mac 'n' cheese
SPIRIT OF TENTERDEN FESTIVAL TEA TENT. Run by Eileen and her team of volunteers to support the festival
TENTERDEN BIG WRAP. Raising funds to support families locally experiencing financial difficulties at Christmas. Mega Tombola, children’s games and glitter tattoos (Saturday only)
TENTERDEN GREENS. Microgreens, microgreen powders, capsules , grow kits , smoothies,salads
TENTERDEN MENS SHED. A community space for men to connect, converse and create. Wooden items for sale. Helping the community wherever they can (Sunday only)
TENTERDEN & DISTRICT MUSEUM. Local history books on sale, find out about the Museum, children's activites and some Museum exhibits on display
THE BROOKLYN DELI Brooklyn style street food. Cubano Sandwich, New York style spiced pork Gyro, vegetarian falafel gyro, fries and loaded fries
THIS ANCIENT BORO. A full range of drinks, beer, cider, lager, wine, spirits, soft drinks & more
THIS ANCIENT BORO - REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL . Real ale & cider, Beer Festival – an impressive range of beers and ciders
UP THE GARDEN CHILLIES. Homemade chilli products including Chilli & Black Pepper Sauce, Chilli and Red Pepper Jam, Gourmet BBQ Relish, Sweet & Sour Chilli Sauce
VICTORIA JOHNSON JEWELLERY. Bespoke Jewellery designs from British Designer. Handmade designs in silver, gold & platinum
VV WORTHY. Beautiful colourful jewellery carved out of a sustainable nut called tagua from palm trees mainly found in the Ecuadorian rainforest. Each nut is handmade by skilled artisans. Tagua is ethical, natural, unique and, colourful Panama Hats, Eco friendly clothing/accessories
WAREHORNE VINEYARD. A family-run vineyard located in the the Kent countryside specialising in producing quality still wines. Visit us for a free sample and purchase a bottle of local Kent wine to take home. Speak to us about our Tour and Tasting Experience.
WAYFARER WINES. Locally made wines, handmade candles from recycled wine bottles, local honey, branded tote bags, lavendar scent bags
WILLOW FINE ARTS. Hand drawn and painted artwork by artist Caroline Neill – original art work, art prints, greetings cards

ADMIN
ADMIN TENT. Located in the central island (the central area nearest the stage & opposite the bar). For queries, information, lost children, security issues, and other help. Always onsite: Event Manager, Event Team & volunteers.
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE. Committee, Event Manager and Event Team. We are all volunteers! See below for who we are.  
FIRST AID. If you are injured or unwell please go to the First Aid Station or send someone to summon help. You can find the first aid team by the arena or come to the Admin Tent so we can help you
SECURITY TEAM. There will be several security staff on duty over the festival weekend, keeping the area safe and dealing with any issues. If you need assistance and the roving security team are not in the immediate vicinity please go immediately to the Admin Tent
VOLUNTEER STEWARDS. Thank you to our volunteer stewards who ensure your safety and welfare at the festival. They are visible throughout the festival ground and perform a variety of vital tasks

ENTERTAINMENT - STAGE/DISPLAY ARENA/ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE MUSIC STAGE. A full programme of live music on the main stage
FUN DOG SHOW Sunday 7 July in the arena, £2 per class, entries from 11am. Dog Show starts 12 noon
DISPLAY ARENA. Displays & entertainment. See the chalkboard for activities/times   

THE SPIRIT OF TENTERDEN FESTIVAL TEAM

2024