Preston Summerfest

Preston Summerfest Preston Summerfest is a family friendly charity music festival in the village of Preston, Kent.

The organisers dont take a penny from the event and all profits go to support Demelza Children’s Hospices and Pilgrims Hospices.

Josie and Tommy the Summerfest organisers are playing at this in Margate this weekend. It is organised by our friend Dom...
17/06/2026

Josie and Tommy the Summerfest organisers are playing at this in Margate this weekend. It is organised by our friend Dominic Johnson the man behind the very awesome Likeminded Music events.

It starts at 1pm and is on the harbour arm in Margate and carries on into the night at Hoffs (this is ticketed so grab your tickets from Resident Advisor).

It is always really good fun, has the finest DJs and you can take the kids!

If you are heading to this, come and say hello to us! 😀

We’re down to our final 20 tickets for Preston Summerfest, which is absolutely incredible!If you haven’t secured yours y...
15/06/2026

We’re down to our final 20 tickets for Preston Summerfest, which is absolutely incredible!

If you haven’t secured yours yet, now’s the time. Once they’re gone, they’re gone, so head over to Skiddle and book your tickets today.

Already got your tickets and fancy making a full weekend of it? Good news, we’ve released additional camping plots, so there’s still time to book your spot and enjoy the whole festival experience.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Ps. This post will undoubtedly lead to lots of scammers offering to sell their tickets, please ignore them!!!

14/06/2026

We were very kindly invited to Martha’s Music on the Farm today by the wonderful Kerry Banks and we had a fantastic time. It’s another brilliant family-friendly event raising money for Martha Trust

Events like this show just how lucky we are to have such a great community of charity festivals and fundraisers supporting good causes.

It was also fantastic to see Shiva, who’ll be joining us at Summerfest this August. They had everyone dancing, and this cover of You’ve Got The Love gets us every time!

If you enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere at Summerfest, Martha’s Music on the Farm is definitely one to look out for next year.

✨ FESTIVAL OF COLOUR RETURNS TO PRESTON SUMMERFEST! ✨It might still be a couple of months away, but now is the perfect t...
14/06/2026

✨ FESTIVAL OF COLOUR RETURNS TO PRESTON SUMMERFEST! ✨

It might still be a couple of months away, but now is the perfect time to start planning your outfit for our Festival of Colour on Sunday at Preston Summerfest!

The brighter, bolder and more colourful, the better. Think sequins, sparkles, glitter, neon, rainbow colours, outrageous accessories, if it catches the light or turns heads, we want to see it! 🌟🦄🎉

Of course, fabulous outfits aren’t limited to Sunday. We love seeing everyone embrace the Summerfest spirit all weekend long. But Sunday is when we really go BIG, with a sea of colour, creativity and fun across the festival site.

So start digging through the wardrobe, hunting the charity shops, raiding the fancy dress box or creating something completely unique. Whether you’re six or sixty, we can’t wait to see your most colourful creations!

Who’s already planning their outfit? Let us know in the comments! 👇

13/06/2026

Festival season is nearly with us...

Our favourite time of the year, here's why....
Comments like this make everything worthwhile, they make the world a slightly brighter, happier place 👇🏻

"𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘎𝘰𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘢. 𝘔𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵 25…
𝘊𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯! 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 ❤️"

We return to Preston Summerfest this year... WE CAN'T WAIT !!!

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🌟 Local Business Spotlight: Preston Family Butchers🌟One of the things that makes Summerfest so special is the incredible...
13/06/2026

🌟 Local Business Spotlight: Preston Family Butchers🌟

One of the things that makes Summerfest so special is the incredible community that surrounds it, and that community is built on the wonderful local businesses that help our village thrive.

If you’re visiting Summerfest, we’d love you to support the fantastic businesses on our doorstep. Better still, if you’re ever passing through Preston at any time of the year, make sure you stop by and pay them a visit.

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Preston Family Butchers.

Now, we might be a little biased, but we genuinely believe this is one of the finest butchers you’ll find anywhere. In fact, superstar DJ Carl Cox is known to go out of his way to stock up on their legendary sausages, they really are that good! Keep an eye on their page too, as they’re always running fantastic offers and special deals throughout the year.

But what makes Preston Family Butchers truly special isn’t just the quality of their produce. It’s the people behind it.

Mark and Mandy have once again shown what community spirit is all about by sponsoring Summerfest for the second year running. Their generosity, kindness and commitment to supporting local causes help make events like ours possible and we couldn’t be more grateful.

As a family-run business, they are much more than a shop, they are part of the heart and soul of our village. Businesses like theirs are the backbone of communities like ours, and they deserve all the support we can give them.

So next time you’re in Preston, pop in, say hello, and treat yourself to some of the best produce around.

Mark and Mandy, thank you for everything you do for Summerfest, for Preston and for our community. We truly appreciate you. ❤️

Even our festival cups are getting an upgrade this year…Our reusable cups were a huge success last year, so they’re back...
12/06/2026

Even our festival cups are getting an upgrade this year…

Our reusable cups were a huge success last year, so they’re back for Summerfest 2026 and we think they’re looking pretty smart too. Not only do they help us reduce waste and keep the festival greener, but they also make a lovely keepsake to take home and remember a fantastic weekend with friends and family.

This year’s cup carries a very special tribute.

You’ll notice the words “To Kevin” printed on the design. Earlier this year, we were deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Kevin Hunter, one of Summerfest’s biggest supporters and most enthusiastic champions.

From day one, Kevin and his wonderful wife Julie believed in what we were trying to create. Their support, generosity and encouragement helped make Summerfest what it is today. Kevin loved this festival, loved seeing the community come together and took great pride in being part of its journey.

We know he should have been here with us this year, enjoying every moment alongside all of you. While he will be greatly missed, we wanted to make sure he remained part of Summerfest 2026.

So this year, when you raise a drink with family and friends, we’d love you to spare a thought for Kevin. We can’t think of a more fitting tribute than two thousand people coming together to celebrate life, family, friendship, music and community… the very things he loved most.

Everyone at Summerfest sends our love and best wishes to Julie and the family.

Cheers, Kevin. This one’s for you.

One of the things I’ve learned from organising a music festival is that no idea is too ridiculous to at least ask the qu...
10/06/2026

One of the things I’ve learned from organising a music festival is that no idea is too ridiculous to at least ask the question…

This morning’s message to our videographer:

“Can we attach a camera to Waffle…
Festival camera dog?”

Most people would politely suggest I get some sleep.

Our videographer’s response?

“Yes!!!”

This pretty much sums up Summerfest. We come up with some absolutely daft ideas and somehow our incredible team finds a way to make them happen.

So this year, alongside the music, family fun and fundraising, there’s a very real possibility you’ll be seeing the festival through the eyes of Waffle 🐕🎥

We genuinely couldn’t do any of this without a team that’s talented enough to turn madness into reality.

For the avoidance of doubt, Waffle is a happy, well-looked-after Labrador and will only be participating if she’s comfortable doing so. Her rider consists of tennis balls and snacks.

06/06/2026

Anyone who has seen the Guardians of the Galaxy movies will know how great the soundtracks are. These songs are performed by The Mixtape Collective and we knew they would be the perfect addition to Summerfest! We can’t wait to see these guys! There are a handful of tickets left for this awesome festival, get yours booked ASAP!

Tickets have nearly sold out… have you got yours?
05/06/2026

Tickets have nearly sold out… have you got yours?

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