Watch an illuminated floating procession in Kent this month, as Hythe’s unique annual event takes place…
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More than a whiff of fun at Garlic Festival
Garlic has been grown on the Isle of Wight for over 50 years, so it’s fitting that the island hosts an annual Garlic Festival, celebrating the pungent crop…
Colourful skies over Portsmouth for kite festival
This weekend, Portsmouth’s skies will be filled with colour as a host of giant and artistic kites are set to be flown on Southsea Common…
Music and dance fills Broadstairs
The 54th Broadstairs Folk Week rolls into town this month, with hundreds of musicians and performers in almost every available venue in the Kent town…
Dandy chaps compete in fancy games at vintage fair
The Chap Olympiad is one of Britain’s most eccentric sporting events, where smartly dressed ladies and gentlemen compete in games such as Umbrella Jousting…
Taste the unexpected at Chilli Fiesta
Things will be hotting up (in the culinary sense that is) in West Sussex this weekend, as West Dean Gardens host their annual Chilli Fiesta…
An easy pea-sy throwing contest
Every summer, a pub in the East Sussex town of Lewes hosts the quirky World Pea Throwing Championship…
Watch a 12 hour lawn mower race in Sussex
Watch 12 hours of intense sporting action in West Sussex as teams get ready to race… on lawn mowers.
Firefighters take on a tough challenge in Watford
The British Firefighter Challenge 2019 will take place this month on Watford High Street, with firefighters competing in full protective gear…
Get your fill of fruit fairs in the South East
Join in with quirky games and traditional entertainment this weekend, with one of the summer fruit fairs taking place in the South East…
A swan census with a Royal connection
Swan Upping, the annual census of swans on the River Thames, will be taking place this month as part of a Royal tradition…
Duck and raft racing at Olney RiverFest
This weekend, enjoy a free family day out with duck racing, raft racing and music in Olney as their annual RiverFest takes place…
Giant puppets, daring moves and experimental juggling
The Hat Fair will be filling the streets of Winchester with street artists, singers, dancers, circus acts and theatre groups this weekend…
A mass paddle in Brighton
Paddle Round The Pier, the world’s biggest free charity beach festival, is back this July with quirky competitions and water-themed fun…
Militant maids and Victorian cricket at Dickens Festival
Dress up in Victorian style and head to Broadstairs in Kent for a weekend of grand parades, tea parties and plays…