Family Fun, Live Music, Real Ale, and Kentish Charm – Don’t Miss This Ultimate Autumn Weekend!

• Adults get a Pint and kids get a soft drink included!
• Free parking on site
• Buy multiple tickets to suit your group size.
• Enjoy a Pint of Any Ale or Cider – Plus a Fruity Twist for the Ladies! And a soft drink for the kids

Choose from a wide range of refreshing options, including:

• 🍏 Sweet Apple
• 🌿 Elderflower
• 🍒 Cherry
• 🍇 Blackcurrant
• 🍑 Apricot
• 🍬 Salted Caramel
• 🍐 Perry & More!

Kids get a Fruit Shoot or similar soft drink included.

Hops ‘n’ Harvest Family Festival – 13 & 14 September 2025

Bigger, Better & Full of Kentish Charm!

Looking for a weekend packed with Fun, Flavour, and something for the whole family? You’ve just found it! The Hops ‘n’ Harvest Family Festival is back — and this year, it’s bursting with even more music, food, drink, and good old-fashioned Kent Life fun.

Take a Look!

• Over 40 Cask Ales & Ciders
• Live Music all Weekend
• Fairground Rides
• Giant Bouncy Castles
• Kids’ Games, Crafts & Entertainment
• Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas
• Foam Party & Disco
• Tasty Food Stalls
• Step Into Kent’s Hop-Picking Past
• Try your Hand at Making a Traditional Hop-Pickers Crown
• Explore Authentic Hoppers Huts, Vintage Homes & Caravans
• Discover the Lives of Kent’s Hop Workers
• Meet the Farm Animals
• Ride the Tractor
• Paint a Pot

It’s more than just a festival – it’s a proper Kentish celebration.

Bring your friends, bring the family – and let’s raise a glass to Harvest Time!

Kindly note that a few activities will incur a small fee.

Check Out Our Breweries & Cider Makers

Burton Brewery – Big Dave’s Beer

Brewed just for Kent Life in honour of our famous resident pig, Big Dave’s Beer is a smooth, bold ale full of character. A proper pint with traditional flavour and a heart-warming story, brewed by Burton Bridge Brewery. Festival favourite and 100% pig approved!

Dudda's Tun Cider

Straight from the Kent orchard, Dudda’s Tun offers hand-crafted cider and perry bursting with real fruit flavour. Crisp, fresh, and full of countryside charm.

Tonbridge Brewery

Kent-brewed, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly cask ales with a range of styles and balanced flavours – classic ales for everyone.

Musket Brewery

Bold and full-flavoured Kentish ales with a rebellious twist. From Firkin of Fife & Rum to traditional favourites, expect character and punch.

Stag Brewery

Small-batch traditional ales brewed with care and heritage. No fuss, just well-balanced, classic Kentish flavours.

Mad Cat Brewery

Creative and playful Kent ales from Faversham, blending bold hops and rich malts with quirky flair.

Burton Bridge Brewery

Award-winning traditional ales brewed with skill and heart. Smooth bitters and rich dark ales, plus proud brewers of Big Dave’s Beer.

Heritage Brewing Company

Timeless British beer styles revived for today’s drinkers. Dark milds, golden ales, and bitters are brewed with quality and tradition.

Goachers Brewery

A family-run brewery based in Kent, Goachers crafts traditional ales bursting with flavour and character.

Not feeling ales? No worries! We’ve got loads of wines, spirits, soft drinks, and plenty more to keep you smiling all day.

📍 Location: Kent Life, Lock Lane, Maidstone, Kent
📅 Dates: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2025
💸 Tickets From Just £10.75 – Save Up to 36% with Groupon

• Buy your ticket and simply turn up on the day and get your Groupon voucher scanned - either pull up on your phone or a printed version
• Free parking onsite

🕙 Festival Hours:

• Saturday 13th: 10am – 9pm (last admission 7pm)
• Sunday 14th: 10am – 6pm (last admission 5pm)

🎟️ Limited Tickets Available – Book Now & Save Big!

Join the fun and celebrate the best of autumn at Kent’s most loved harvest festival.