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General Events/Activities
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on or along the River Medway |
| 11:00 |
Official opening of the 2010 Maidstone River Festival
Led by the Mayor of Maidstone Cllr Eric Hotson and River
Festival Chairman Martin Cox |
| 14:30 |
Raft Race
Forget the Oxford/Cambridge boat race, here's the ultimate
river challenge!!! |
| 16:30 |
Best Dressed Boat Competition
River Festival chairman, Martin Cox, judges the best-dressed
boat. |
| 18:00 |
Raft Race Presentation
After they've dried out, the raft race winners collect
their prize. |
| 21:30 |
Illuminated Boat Display
A favourite tradition of the River Festival. |
| 21:45 |
Lights Elements
Text in and change the colour of the lights on St Peter's
and Maidstone bridges. www.maidstonearts.com |
| 22:30 |
Firework Finale
Line the riverbanks for the traditional conclusion to
the River Festival. |
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All Saints Church
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| Mill
Street |
| 10:00 to 16:00 |
Open Day
Find out more about the church which was built in 1395
as a Collegiate Church by Archbishop William Courtenay.
Refreshments will also be on sale throughout the day. |
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Brenchley Gardens
NEW FOR 2010
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| Station
Road, between Maidstone Museum and Maidstone East Station |
| From 11:00 |
Live music
Full schedule coming soon |
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Graham Clarke Gallery
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| Rose
Yard, off Earl Street |
| 10:00 to 18:00 |
The Graham Clarke Gallery
An intimate town gallery for local artists to exhibit
and create work. The cafe and regular daytime events add
to the atmosphere of a relaxed environment to exhibit
and view local talent. The gallery is accessible six days
a week Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00. |
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HRM Floating SoundStage - sponsored
by Golding Homes
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| Opposite
St Peter's Wharf (town side of the river) |
| 11:00 |
Timeless Beauties |
| 11:45 |
The Web Foundation |
| 12:30 |
Green Diesel |
| 13:15 |
OGWA |
| 14:00 |
Venture South |
| 14:45 |
Skinners Rats |
| 15:30 |
The Blues Mothers |
| 16:15 |
The Rock and Roll Bandits |
| 17:30 |
The Very Wonderful Long Teddies |
| 18:15 |
Seer |
| 19:00 |
Billy Wears Dresses |
| 19:45 |
Vicki Clarke |
| 20:30 |
Blues Brothers Little Brother |
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Kentish Lady Mooring
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| Opposite
Maidstone Crown Court (town side of the river) |
| 09:00 to late |
Cruisers Cafe
Drinks, snacks, ice creams and more. |
| 10:00 to 16:00 |
Environment Agency
Information on the agency's work through Kent and further
afield. |
| 10:00 to 16:00 |
Maidstone United Football Club
Come and find out about the county town's football club,
its 35 teams and plans for a new stadium at James Whatman
Way,
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Kent Messenger Family Zone @
Whatman Park
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| Whatman
Park, off St Peter's Street (entrance next to LA Fitness) |
| From 10:00 |
KM Family Zone
Exhibitions from clubs and societies based in and
around the Maidstone borough. Whatman Park – boasts
a variety of special features including treetop walks,
nature trail, adventure playground, Skateboard Park and
Riverstage arena for outside entertainment. |
| From 11:00 |
Live music and entertainment
Full schedule coming soon |
| 10:00 |
Harmony |
| 10:25 |
Sharon Kennard School of Dance |
| 10:50 |
Margaret Preedy Dance Studio |
| 11:15 |
Hilton Hall Dance Academy |
| 11:40 |
Maidstone Dance Studios |
| 12:05 |
Flair School of Dance |
| 12:30 |
JAG Dance School |
| 12:55 |
Maidstone Majorettes |
| 13:20 |
Boys Brigade Band |
| 13:45 |
Martial Arts |
| 14:10 |
Harmony |
| 14:35 |
Hilton Hall Dance Academy |
| 15:00 |
Margaret Preedy Dance Studio |
| 15:30 |
Maidstone Dance Studios |
| 16:00 |
Flair School of Dance |
| 16:25 |
JAG Dance School |
| 16:50 |
Sharon Kennard School of Dance |
| 17:20 |
TBC |
| 18:05 |
Harmony |
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Lockmeadow Centre
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| Barker
Road |
| 07:00 to 13:00 |
Maidstone Market
Located at Lockmeadow Leisure Complex, the market has
a vibrant and lively shopping atmosphere, offering a variety
of products at great value for money. It's a great place
to get your weekly groceries, clothing, electrical equipment,
plants, books, magazines, children's toys, pet accessories
and seasonal gifts. Stallholders are extremely friendly
and welcoming and are always willing to offer help and
advice when needed. People from all over Kent have been
coming to the county town market since 1548. Once a central
meeting place for local produce and wares, the market
has adapted itself over the years from being a cattle
market to the buzzing place it is today. |
| 11:00 to 22:45 |
River Festival Fairground
All the fun of the fair. |
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Maidstone Carriage Museum
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| Mill
Street (opposite Archbishops' Palace) |
| 10:00 to 17:15 |
The Tyrwhitt Drake Collection
Maidstone Carriage Museum houses a unique collection
of horse-drawn vehicles, including Royal and state carriages.
Admission is free. |
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Maidstone Museum
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| St
Faith's Street, opposite Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre |
| 10:00 to 17:15 |
Time of Our Lives exhibition
A display of film and photographic work produced
by community groups in conjunction with artist Cathy
Rogers, as part of a media based project that explores
perceptions and issues of image and identity for both
young and old people. This project was commissioned
by Maidstone Borough Council as part of the West Kent
Arts Partnership.
Seashells, Seashells exhibition
An exhibition exploring shells, fossils and natural
history curiosities collected from all around the world
by Robert Damon the eminent Victorian Geologist, collector
and dealer in natural objects.
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Old Palace Gardens
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| Mill
Street |
| From 11:00 |
Acoustic area
Full schedule coming soon |
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Purple Monkey
Stage NEW FOR 2010
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| College
Road Car Park, next to All Saints Church |
| 10:30 |
Purple Monkey Grand Welcome |
| 11:10 |
Purple Monkey Productions introduces...JAG Dance
Troupe |
| 11:40 |
Boughton Monchelsea Youth Orchestra (Average age
65) |
| 12:20 |
Purple Monkey Productions presents...Local Vocal
Talent |
| 12:50 |
Rosemary Conley Fun Fitness |
| 13:20 |
Purple Monkey Productions presents...Ali's Dance
and Funky Feet |
| 13:50 |
Victoria's Cabaret Club |
| 14:50 |
Tank Trap |
| 15:30 |
Purple Monkey Productions introduces...The Lady
GaGa Experience |
| 16:00 |
Children's entertainment
With Pooky The Purple Monkey |
| 16:50 |
Purple Monkey Productions introduces...JAG Dance
Troupe |
| 17:20 |
Willybearer |
| 18:00 |
Purple Monkey Productions presents...`The Blues
Brothers Live Tribute' |
| 18:40 |
Soul Session |
| 19:10 |
Purple Monkey Productions Presents... Comedy Spectacular
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| 20:00 |
The Purple Monkey Charity Balloon Race |
| 20:10 |
Purple Monkey Productions presents...The Finale |
| 20:50 |
Just Floyd
Pink Floyd tribute
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UPDATED: Monday 26 July
* Programme and times subject to change.
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