Live music craft, art, food and drink stalls amusements free Punch & Judy Show Jack Sparrow entertainment walkabout Hoopsea Hula-hooping demos and workshops dance demonstrations classic vehicle display community group displays and more, including William Harvey Statue Service organised by Folkestone Town Council. Music on the day will include: […]
The fun dog show for the community in 2023 was a resounding success with considerably more participants than expected. It was a great family event and we were able to include a young handler section. The 2024 event will include three more categories and we will also have guest speakers […]
Live music Craft, art, food and drink stalls amusements free Punch & Judy Show Bodger & Badger messy mash potato routine Dog Show: various categories with prizes, community group displays and more. Music on the day will include: 11am AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE – Joanna Rose Barton 12 SPITTIN FEATHERS (Rock’ […]
The 6th of June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever witnessed. In 1944 Operation Overlord saw over 5,000 ships and landing craft set down more than 130,000 troops on five Normandy beaches in an action that would […]
Folkestone Young Strings is a string orchestra based in Folkestone, for young string players of school age living in Shepway and East Kent and learning the Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. The repertoire is carefully chosen to suit all abilities and tailored to the group. The repertoire covers a broad […]
Blues Guitarist And Singer. "Ferra's vocals carry convey an easy earnestness...rolling fingerstylish nod to Mississippi John Hurt, the fierce acoustic power of the Rev. Gary Davis" Fred Kraus, Minor 7th Mag "Dave is fully aware that people come out not just to listen, but to have a good time. And […]
Classic Elvis tracks from the 50’s to the 70’s. "Everybody come on down, the man with the guitar just hit town, sets off like a rocket, there he goes, rockin' from his head down to his toes"
1950/1960’s modern rockin' feel. Followed by Folkestone Teenyboppers dance demonstration. In memory of John Corcoran a regular at the Bandstand until his untimely death this time last year. Sponsored by his widow Marie.
Kent based tribute band. The most sought after tributes in the country with authentic Abba sound and look with a powerful stage presence full of energy and fun.
Formed 1977 by serving Police Officers, the Kent Police Band was formed after three colleagues expressed an interest in getting a brass band together. The first rehearsal involved over 40 enthusiastic officers under the direction of Alan Collins, the then musical director of the Medway Towns Band. Originally the band […]
Folkestone Armed Forces Day is a free family day out with recognition of Service Personnel, Veterans and Cadets past, present and future the prime focus. The area to the rear of the bandstand (and to the junction of Cliff Road) is dedicated to displays and stands including military benevolent organisations, […]
