The Spirit of Tenterden Festival, Tenterden Recreation Ground, Tenterden (2026)

25/06/2026

Meet more stallholders at the festival!
Spirit of Tenterden Festival
3-5 July 2026
Tenterden Recreation Ground

To find out more –
Website https://www.spiritoftenterden.co.uk/stalls.html
Programme https://www.canva.com/design/DAG--6JiwJU/3cv8Is7Pxls5qWJ3xTkwZw/view

ECO HOMEWARE STUDIO. Sustainable, eco homeware including our newly developed Eco-Resin home decor pieces, every piece is completely unique and can be made to order
KATY AND THE BEAR. Nature based activities for children and homeware. Seedbombs and succulents
S&K LEISURE - CHURROS. Fresh churros, made from homemade dough with a choice of sugar coatings, sauces and toppings
MUST CHUP CHILLI SAUCES AND MAYO'S. Mustard, Chilli and ketchup sauces and flavoured plant based Mayo's
SWEET TOOTH TREATS. Sweet bags, crisps, drinks, snacks, sweets, giant cables, drinks, sweets, crisps, snacks, chocolate, freeze dried sweets, imported sweets
ROMNEY MARSH WOOLS. Kentish made wool products created using the fleeces from our own flock of Romney ewes
THE MUCKY DUCK BAKERY. Vintage mobile coffee van and bakery serving speciality coffees, organic teas and seasonal drinks. Homemade cakes, pastries, muffins and Cream teas. Savoury scones, muffins and vegetarian sausage rolls and pastries. All of our bakes are made by us, using locally sourced ingredients
WAYFARER WINES. A local vineyard in Woodchurch offering locally made wine, chutneys, locally produced honey from our bees, handmade candles using our recycled wine bottles, wild flower seeds native to kent. Also information about vineyard tours and wine tastings. Gift vouchers available to purchase at the stall for wine tasting experiences at the Vineyard
TANA MEDITERRANEAN DELI. Homemade Hummus, Greek Olives, Turkish delight, Baklava, Mixed Nuts

Tenterden, Kent - The Jewel of the Weald
Must-Chup
Wayfarer Wines
Eco Homeware Studio
The Mucky Duck Bakery
Katy and the Bear
Romney Marsh Wools
Sweet Tooth Treats
TANA Mediterranean

25/06/2026

A huge thank you to Lightning Fibre for sponsoring the Main Music Stage at this year's Spirit of Tenterden Festival!

Their support goes far beyond sponsorship. Lightning Fibre will also be providing free full fibre broadband across the entire festival site on the Tenterden Recreation Ground throughout the weekend, helping organisers, traders, performers, volunteers and visitors stay connected during the event.

When you're at the festival, visit the Lightning Fibre stall - it's by the Information tent in the centre of the site. Their team will be on site all weekend, ready to help and happy to answer any questions about hyperfast broadband in Tenterden & St Michaels.

As a community-focused broadband provider, Lightning Fibre delivers ultrafast full fibre broadband to homes and businesses, with speeds of up to 10Gbps, local customer support, and no annual price rises.

We're incredibly grateful for their support in helping us deliver a fantastic festival experience for everyone.

Spirit of Tenterden Festival
3–5 July 2026
Tenterden Recreation Ground

For more information about Lightning Fibre, call 01323 380260 or visit www.lightningfibre.co.uk

Tenterden, Kent - The Jewel of the Weald
Lightning Fibre

24/06/2026

Even more fabulous stallholders at the festival!
Spirit of Tenterden Festival
3-5 July 2026
Tenterden Recreation Ground

To find out more –
Website https://www.spiritoftenterden.co.uk/stalls.html
Programme https://www.canva.com/design/DAG--6JiwJU/3cv8Is7Pxls5qWJ3xTkwZw/view

CHIN CHIN COCKTAIL BAR. Bringing the wow factor to the festival - cocktails, mocktails & more
ARTISAN WOOD CREATIONS. Handmade wooden boards, lamps, mirrors
EMPORIUM. Italian clothing, festival jewellery & more
HANDMADE BY NARJLEEN. Handmade beaded and wire wrapped jewellery
MIGHTY SPICE. A delicious range of curry pastes crafted to help you create authentic Indian dishes at home!
CLIPPER CERAMICS. Clipper Ceramics is run by Amy Fenlon in Battle, creating beautiful handmade ceramics, all lovingly made by Amy at her home studio. Each piece is unique, crafted with care and attention to detail
WAREHORNE VINEYARD. Locally produced English (Kent) wine from our own grapes grown in Warehorne. Sale of tours and gift cards.
GUSBOURNE. Taste our award-winning wines or purchase by the bottle to enjoy at home or have delivered. Visit our estate for relaxed summer lunches, vineyard tours, guided tastings, and our wine shop. Open year-round.
FLAURA & FAUNA, FACE AND BODY ART. We’re thrilled to welcome Laura from Flaura & Fauna, who will be bringing her magical face painting and festival glitter to the event ! Whether you're looking for sparkling festival vibes, bold and beautiful designs, or something fun for the kids, Laura’s incredible artistry will have you looking the part

Tenterden, Kent - The Jewel of the Weald
FLaura & Fauna Face Painting -Kent & East Sussex
Artisan Wood Creations
Warehorne Vineyard
Gusbourne
Handmade by Narjleen
mightyspice
Chin Chin Mobile Bars

23/06/2026

🎶 Looking for some live music this summer?

We're proud to be sponsoring the Main Stage at the The Spirit of Tenterden Festival again this year. ⚡

Music kicks off on Friday evening, with Fit2Funk headlining the night. Across the weekend there's also a chance to see talented local singer-songwriter Primrose and the Alligator Cats Blues Band, alongside plenty of other performers.

📅 3-5 July 2026
📍 Tenterden Recreation Ground, TN30 6RA

See the full line-up and festival programme here:

https://www.lightningfibre.co.uk/blog/lightning-fibre-returns-as-main-stage-sponsor-for-the-spirit-of-tenterden-festival-2026

23/06/2026

Meet more of our fantastic stallholders!
Spirit of Tenterden Festival
3-5 July 2026
Tenterden Recreation Ground

To find out more –
Website https://www.spiritoftenterden.co.uk/stalls.html
Programme https://www.canva.com/design/DAG--6JiwJU/3cv8Is7Pxls5qWJ3xTkwZw/view

KATIE ALDRED DESIGNS. Beautiful, bespoke handcrafted jewellery. Each piece tells a story of meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to quality
HAWKHURST LAVENDER. We are a small family run grower and distiller of Lavender - producing essential oil and hydrosol to make beauty and skincare products. We are dedicated to quality so manage every step of the process from planting & harvesting to distilling & bottling.
HANDMADE BY AUSRA. Handmade soft toys crochet from yarn, bookmarks from plywood made with laser cutter, jewellery, rings , earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, key chains, car air fresheners, 3D printing dragons, snakes, frogs
CANDLE WISE. 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, all meticulously crafted
BUTTERNUT BOX. Fresh food. Happy dogs
NORTON & DAUGHTER. Norton & Daughter brings together fun, easy-to-wear vintage clothing for women and girls. From everyday classics to unique statement pieces, each item is carefully sourced, restored and customised, with bespoke requests always welcome
S&K LEISURE - LOADED FRIES. Fries served with a selection of hot and cold fresh toppings and sauces, our 2nd year at the festival
LIGHTNING FIBRE. Visit our stall a the festival and find out about hyperfast broadband in Tenterden. Lightning Fibre Broadband delivering Full Fibre Symmetric Speeds up to 10,000Mbps for homes and businesses. Find out more now https://www.lightningfibre.co.uk/ or at the festival (you'll find our stall by the admin/information tent). Sponsors of the main music stage

Lightning Fibre
Tenterden, Kent - The Jewel of the Weald
Candle Wise - Travel Around the World Through Scent
Butternut Box
Norton & daughter
Hawkhurst Lavender
Handmade by Ausra
Katie Aldred Designs

22/06/2026

Meet some of the stallholders
Spirit of Tenterden Festival
3-5 July 2026
Tenterden Recreation Ground

Find out more -- see more stallholders here:
Official Programme
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG--6JiwJU/3cv8Is7Pxls5qWJ3xTkwZw/view
Website
https://www.spiritoftenterden.co.uk/

THE RUM INFUSIONIST DISTILLERY. The Rum Infusionist is a family-run distillery in East Sussex crafting unique, small-batch infused rums, jams and hot sauces. Bursting with flavour and character. Visit our stall at the festival and find out more
LIZA TOWNSEND STAINED GLASS. Handmade stained glass cornucopia of light catchers, stained glass panels, garden glass
FROGS HOLE COFFEE ROASTERS. An independent, family-run coffee roaster based in Kent, dedicated to producing exceptional ethically sourced coffee. Alongside their range of sustainably sourced coffee beans, they will be selling honey from their own farm bees, tote bags, and branded merchandise.
PRECIOUS PORKERS. Sausage baguettes, pork/apple burgers, pulled pork and bacon rolls, all homemade by ourselves using locally sourced pork. Also steak beef burgers
EXCEL LASER CRAFTS. Excel Laser Crafts in Headcorn creates bespoke wooden and metal items, including chopping and pizza boards, utensils and much more, all personally engraved to your requirements. Perfect for thoughtful gifts and unique keepsakes.
LA CENA. A collection of innovative ceramics, hand crafted in Spain. Purees, grates, zests
SHHH WELLNESS. Shhh Wellness produce hand made own formulation wellness products, specialising in menopause symptom relief. “We formulate skin care, sleep sprays, anxiety sprays and diffusers. We use natural ingredients and essential oils”
AURORA JEWELLERY. Timeless, ethically hand-crafted and responsibly sourced 925 sterling silver and gemstone jewellery
NORTHIAM DAIRY. We are a small independent Dairy farm on the Sussex/Kent border. Our 400-acre farm has been in the family since 1919 and we have been breeding and milking cattle ever since. We will be selling our homemade soft serve and scooped ice cream, milkshakes and refreshing sorbet, all made on site at the dairy in Northiam. Crafted using cream from their own farm, a range of creative flavours including Vanilla, Strawberry and Salted Caramel - a true taste of the countryside

Tenterden, Kent - The Jewel of the Weald
Northiam Dairy Ltd
Aurora Jewellery
La Cena UK
Shhh.wellness
Excel Laser Crafts
Precious Porkers
The Rum Infusionist Distillery
Liza Townsend

20/06/2026

Band list updated
Spirit of Tenterden Festival
3-5 July 2026
Tenterden Recreation Ground

Exact times coming soon
https://www.spiritoftenterden.co.uk/music.html

20/06/2026

Festival Bar Beer/Cider List Revealed!
The Spirit of Tenterden Festival Bar is shaping up to be something special, with a selection of local ales, refreshing ciders and popular draught beers for you to enjoy throughout the weekend.

We're especially excited to introduce our very own festival ale from Romney Marsh Brewery – Tenterden Golden Spirit, a delicious golden ale brewed especially for the festival.

Cask Ales
• Romney Marsh Brewery – Tenterden Golden Spirit (Golden Ale)
• Northdown Brewery – Juice Grobbelaar (Hazy IPA)
• Northdown Brewery – Buck (American Wheat IPA)
• McCanns Brewery – Haffenden (Best Bitter)
• Twisted Wheel Brew Co – Luca (Session Pale Ale)
• Tonbridge Brewery – Coppernob (Copper Pale Ale)

Cider
• Nightingale Nightbird (Sparkling Cider)
• Nightingale Bramblebird (Sparkling Berry Cider)
• Nightingale Lovebird (Sparkling Rosé Cider)

Draught Beer
• Spitfire Lager
• Birra Moretti Lager
• Guinness Irish Stout

The festival bar will be expertly run by Oliver and the team from Chin Chin Mobile Bars, serving great drinks all weekend long.

Whether you're a real ale enthusiast, a cider lover, or simply fancy a cold pint while enjoying the live music, there's something for everyone.

3–5 July 2026
Tenterden Recreation Ground
Live Music • Street Food • Festival Shopping • Family Fun • Festival Bar

What's your first choice from the list?

Tenterden, Kent - The Jewel of the Weald
Nightingale Cider Co
Chin Chin Mobile Bars
Romney Marsh Brewery Ltd
McCanns Brewery
Twisted Wheel Brew Co.
NorthDown Brewery
Tonbridge Brewery
Shepherd Neame

19/06/2026

Important Information for Stallholders & Festival Visitors coming to the Spirit of Tenterden Festival 3-5 July. Friday 2-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

Stallholders ONLY - all stallholders attending the Festival should use the main vehicle entrance to Tenterden Recreation Ground, located in Recreation Ground Road (shown in the photo).

Please note that no vehicles will be permitted on the festival site while it is open to the public, unless your vehicle forms an integral part of your stall (for example, a coffee truck or catering vehicle).

If you have booked stallholder parking, this is located further along Recreation Ground Road and will be signposted.

Festival visitors are encouraged to walk or use the bus wherever possible, use the town centre car parks, or to park considerately in surrounding roads (please note that Recreation Ground Road is a controlled parking zone so you are only allowed to park in the parking bays and not in the road).

♿ Blue Badge Parking Information

From 6.00pm on Friday 3 July until 5.00pm on Sunday 5 July, the small council car park next to the public toilets, beside the Recreation Ground and opposite Ivy Court Surgery, will be reserved exclusively for Blue Badge holders.

• Free parking for the first 3 hours
• Longer stays are permitted, but normal parking charges apply from the time of arrival
• A valid Blue Badge and Blue Badge time clock must be clearly displayed at all times

Thank you for helping us keep the festival running smoothly. We look forward to welcoming you to a fantastic weekend at the Spirit of Tenterden Festival.

18/06/2026

The festival ground in Tenterden

Spirit of Tenterden Festival
3-5 July 2026
Tenterden Recreation Ground

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