Beer & BBQ Festival 2026

Get ready for another sizzling summer celebration with the return of Beer & BBQ Fest for 2026... This year it's bigger than ever with more space, more bbq and more fun! 

Join us for a jam-packed day filled with craft beer, mouth-watering BBQ, and live music that will have you on your feet!

WHEN: Saturday 27th June 2026, 12pm-9pm
WHERE: The Paddock & Rear Field at Macknade
COST: Adults (aged 18+) - £17.50. Children (aged 4+) - £5. Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) - £40. Under 4s go free.

WHAT TO EXPECT

🔥 LIVE COOKING STAGE ~ Demonstrations from skilled chefs & butchers, sharing tips and tricks to elevate your BBQ game.

🔥 BREWING SENSATIONS ~ Dive into the craft beer scene with beer & cider tastings from top UK producers.

🔥 LIVE MUSIC ~ Enjoy a soundtrack of talented local bands throughout the day, with live sets from GrooveZoo, Heroes, The East Kent Rock Choir PLUS the much anticipated return of Jam Sandwich to Faversham.

🔥 BBQ MARKETPLACE ~ Featuring leading brands such as Big Green Egg.

🔥 KIDS ACTIVITIES & TRADERS ~ Fun for all the family with a mix of free activities & entertainers to keep the little ones busy, plus family-friendly traders.

🔥 STREET FOOD STALLS ~ Enjoy dishes from our resident Food Village traders and guest street food vendors.

🔥 BARS ~ Wash it all down with a beer from one of many craft brewers, or visit one of our other bars for wines, cocktails and softs.

🔥 EXCLUSIVE EVENT OFFERS ~ Take advantage of exclusive offers and discounts on BBQ equipment, accessories and more, available only to festival goers.

Beer & BBQ Fest is a ticket only event, so we strongly recommend booking sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. Under 4s go free but MUST have a ticket to guarantee entry. Please make sure to include these in your order. Please also note that due to expected crowds and potential high temperatures dogs will not be allowed in the event, we can only admit assistance dogs.

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