Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 August 2009
Herne Bay Festival is a multi-arts community festival held every August and packed with free family-friendly activities and entertainment. Nine days of fantastic free events with live music, street performance, family fun, creative commissions, competitions, cultural treats and seaside frolics. There's lots to see, do and enjoy. Find out more about Herne Bay Festival
Latest News
Chas and Dave headline Herne Bay Festival 2009
We're thrilled to announce that Chas and Dave will be headlining Rock around the Clock on Saturday 29 August. A great programme of free live music throughout the afternoon and evening promising a proper knees up! The full programme will be posted here soon.
Herne Bay Regeneration Exhibition
If you want to get the latest on the Herne Bay Regeneration Project, come along to the exhibition at Kings Hall on Wednesday 25 March 2009, from 3pm to 7pm. Herne Bay Festival will have a stand, so come over and say hello!
If you'd like more information about the Herne Bay Regeneration Project or the exhibition, please contact Patrick Rynne on 01227 862 329 or email patrick.rynne@canterbury.gov.uk
Be a Festival Friend in 2009!
The Festival Friendly Scheme is returning in 2009, giving you a chance to support the Festival and promote your business. For details and to download your application form, go to our Festival Friends page.
Evaluation Report 2008 available online
To read about Herne Bay Festival 2008, our findings, your comments and recommendations for 2009, go to our Festival Feedback page.
Looking for community groups and associations
We're looking for community groups and associations to take part in Herne Bay Festival 2009.
Local groups, clubs and associations can take part by putting on talks, running guided walks, having open days or exhibitions or organising events during the Festival.
If you're interested in getting involved, contact Cassy Fry on 01227 862 201 or email cassy.fry@canterbury.gov.uk
The deadline for the printed programme is 31 March 2009.
Dates for Herne Bay Festival 2009
Thanks to everyone who came and supported Herne Bay Festival 2008. Herne Bay Festival will be back from Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 August 2009.
Video from the Herne Bay Festival event 2008
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