Hop along to Kent Life in Maidstone on 8 and 9 September 2018 for their annual Hops ‘n’ Harvest Beer Festival and for anyone thinking of purchasing tickets there’s no better time as a 50% discount applies on all tickets purchased online before the end of May!
With a packed programme of activity planned for the weekend, festival goers can enjoy a great atmosphere while listening to some fantastic live music and sampling up to 60 varieties of locally brewed beers, ales and cider in the beer tent.
Take in the pleasant aromas of the hops while witnessing and taking part in the hop-making processing including picking some of Kent Life’s very own hops by hand. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Britain’s only remaining coal fired Oast House as this will be brought back into working life for one weekend only.
Peek inside the Hoppers Huts, where previous generations would have enjoyed their summer holidays.
Family favourite Sooty will be performing shows in the Big Top.
Don your hop crown and enjoy traditional entertainment with the Pearly Kings and Queens.
The two-day festival will feature some brilliant live musical entertainment from established Kent acts alongside some bright upcoming stars too.
Saturday 8 September
On the main stage performances by: Matt & Lavinia, Katie Kittermaster, Nick Woods, Aid Lewis Band, ProtoStereo, The Unknown, Hobo and the Hippies, Sold on Soul. Acoustic Stage: Skinners Rats, Pearly Kings & Queens, Frankie Swain,Sophie Harmsworth, Kelly Stanley and Martin Morris.
Sunday 9 September
On the Main stage there will be performances by Matt Brooks, Blackfoot Daisy, Rosie Pennie Band, Contraband and The Gallerys. Acoustic Stage: Skinners Rats, Pearly Kings & Queens, Frankie Swain, Aid Lewis, Niahmh McSmith and Martin Norris.
Opening Times Saturday 8 September: 10am – 11pm, Sunday 9 September: 10am – 6pm. You are encouraged to make use of public transport from Maidstone, as there is limited onsite parking.
For the first time Kent Life members will be able to come along and enjoy the Hops ‘n’ Harvest Festival for free.
Ticket Prices online – Saturday 8 September
Gate Price Early Booking Offer
Adult £12.00 £6.00
Child (3-15) £9.00 £4.50
Concession £11.00 £5.50
Family (2+2) £37.00 £18.50
Under 3s and Kent Life members FREE
Ticket Prices online Sunday 9 September
Gate Price Early Booking Offer
Adult £9.95 £4.95
Child (3-15) £8.25 £4.10
Concession £8.95 £4.45
Family (2+2) £32.95 £16.45
Under 3s and Kent Life Members FREE
For further information and to purchase discounted tickets or to become a member of Kent Life for free entry into the festival call 01622 763936 or visit www.kentlife.org.uk
