Maidstone River Festival
River Medway, Maidstone, Maidstone · 31 July 2027
Photo of Maidstone: John K Thorne, CC0Photo of Maidstone: John K Thorne, CC0
The Maidstone River Festival is a free family event held on the River Medway in Maidstone on 31 July 2027, run by local volunteers with support from local businesses. It features dressed up boats, a raft race, family games, illuminated boats and paddle boarders in the evening, ending with a fireworks display launched from the old Royal Mail Sorting Office in the town centre. It suits families and anyone wanting an outdoor evening by the river.
Highlights
- Free family event on the River Medway, Maidstone
- Dressed up boats, a raft race and family games
- Illuminated boats, paddle boarders and fireworks in the evening
Getting there
River Medway, Maidstone, ME14 2PY
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