A Selection of Main Events in Sandwich 2013
Also see Monthly Event Calendar for more events & details
Some events and times may change and additional events may be added.
A Celebration of the 60th anniversary of The Queen's Coronation
Wedneday 5th June 2013
at 6:30pm in The Guildhall Sandwich
An evening with Hugo Vickers -
biographer and Royal Historian
"The Queen and the Coronation"
Buffet and Wine Bar Tickets £15
Contact:
David Gates 612964; Davis Senior 612432 or Paul Graeme 615081
Le Weekend - annual 'Sandwich goes French' weekend
June 8th to 9th Saturday & Sunday
French Market will pack the Guildhall Forecourt with genuine Normandy products and foods plus music, dancing and cycling
more details will be published when made available - please look again
The Little Gardens of Sandwich
June 16th between 2:00pm and 5pm
SEVEN LOVELY GARDENS INCLUDING THREE NEW PARTICIPANTS
Cream teas at St Mary's Arts Centre.
Specialist nurseries & Gardeners
EVERYONE WELCOME
On Sunday Free Parking at The Guildhall and Gazen Salts (opposite The Kings Arms)
Annual popular garden event.
Questions - Liz Watson 01304 613291
Sandwich Medieval Fayre June 22nd and 23rd Saturday & Sunday
From 10am to 5pm daily -
at Delf Farm Shop field, Deal Road, Sandwich.
Presented by Middle Age Spread
Medieval encampment, market and fayre, including traditional crafts, living history, entertainments, food and drinks.
FREE PARKING at Sandwich Technology School (opposite).
Entrance £2 for Adults £1 for children.
More info: 01304 617250
for photographs of last year's event click here
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust (SBBOT)
Walks and events throughout the year
Including Photography Competition and Wildlife & Countryside Fair
Other Events Planned for 2013
July 12th to 14th Friday to Sunday
Folk 'n' Ale Festival
Most events will be free to enjoy in pubs and on the outdoor stage on the Guildhall Forecourt, with a small number of ticketed events to complete the line up. Morris teams will dance in the streets; busking and open mic sessions will provide an opportunity for local talent to join in.
more details will be published when made available - please look agin
August 10th Saturday
Sandwich Forties Fayre
Will take place on the Guildhall Forecourt on with in-period music, stalls and exhibitions. Free to enjoy performances and stallholders dressed in 40s style all add to the sense of occasion
more details will be published when made available - please look agin
August 23rd to 26th Friday to Monday - Holiday Weekend
Sandwich Festival
The August Bank Holiday Sandwich Festival will again run over several days and see a host of free outdoor concerts; motor cycle and classic cars meets; duck race; market; stalls; illuminated boat parade and family fun areas.
more details will be published when made available - please look agin
Click to see Monthly Event Calendar - For more events in Sandwich
Past Events with Photos:
Sandwich Competition & Food Fair up to May 2013
Stalls The Guildhall Forecourt selling locally sourced fresh produce, meats, breads, cheeses, wines, coder, hot food to eat and go and more.
The annual sandwich making competition held in Market Street to find the sandwich of Sandwich
Sandwich Festival August 2012
Music, stalls, vintage cars and bikes, food, plus other events & activities - including chess tournament, Live music in the town and by the river.
Open Sandwich have published a programme of events and photos of Sandwich Festival for many years
Charitable 1940's event
Saturday 11th August
T. R.& C. Carpenter's Annual Charity Event in aid of NACC Crohn's and Colitis UK
Featuring:
Fiona Harrison, 40's Sweet heart, Kas, Cinque Port Lindy Hoppers
Vintage Vehicles; Trade Stands;Charity bargain stalls; Food Stalls - Click Here for Photos
Heritage Open Days
Event organised by The Sandwich Society
Thurs 6th to Sun 9th September
Once-a-year chance to explore historic buildings unlocked and completely free of charge! Properties in Sandwich that are usually either not open to the public or charge admission, are open and admission free. Properties are open on various days & times between 6th & 9th Sept.
More Event Photos:
Including Open Golf 2003 and 2011, Sandwich Festival, Folk & Ale Festival, Sandwich Celebration, Medieval Fayres, St. Peter's Procession, Festival of Trees, Matthew Ship, Celebrity Videos, Olympic Torch
