Events
Markets and Festivals
Nov 27 - Dec 24
Christmas - Not Christmas Design + Art Fair
Open 12-4 Wednesday through to Saturday. A Design + Art Fair based at Fourth Wall, Folkestone (10-12 the Old High Street) running until Christmas Eve. Dozens of local artists and designers, showcasing everything from lighting, photography, illustrations and more. And, obviously, we've squeezed in a selection of our sustainably made, Folkestone crafted goods. Think big, shop small.
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Evegate Christmas Market
Evegate's Annual Christmas Market featuring 60+ Artisan Stalls, Kids Crafts, Grotto, Choir, Brass band, Donkeys, Alpacas & More!
Past events
Nov 24 - Dec 2
ART SHOP & Partners; The Department Store
An alternative shopping experience and a bit of festive fun "decked out with tinsel and lights" 🎄. The curators will be presenting the work of 29 artists and makers from across the southeast - everything from prints and photography to homewares and Christmas decorations. Get hold of an exclusive FHY LGBTQ+ sock kit created from with my Walk with Pride designs, boxed up as stocking fillers with the necessary yarns.
Nov 22 - Dec 5
All Aboard Collective Christmas Pop-Up
Makers native to Folkestone. Join us for our festive Christmas Pop Up shop at Gallery 66.
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Stitch Fest South West 2023
The South West's biggest yarn event showcasing some of the best independent makers, dyers, spinners and designers in the UK yarn industry along with fabulous workshop and demonstration timetables.
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Love Local Faversham
A Mini Market of local artisans. We will be bringing a range of yarns on fibres including naturally dyed Kent Romney.
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Yarndale
A creative festival celebrating all things woolly and wonderful, Yarndale plays host to an impressive selection of talented and passionate exhibitors.
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Scottish Yarn Festival
BRINGING TOGETHER INDEPENDENT YARN DYERS, PRODUCERS OF SINGLE ORIGIN WOOL, INSPIRATIONAL TUTORS AND LECTURERS, AND ALL FIBRE CRAFTERS FOR AN AWARD NOMINATED YARN FESTIVAL IN PERTH, SCOTLAND.
Jun 25
Open Quarter Folkestone
Open Quarter is an annual celebration of the Creative Quarter and our amazing community. For three days we will be hosting network events, live performances, open studios and more for visitors to enjoy.
May 27
Creative Quarter Art Market
Folkestone's Monthly Art market, held in the digital:glassworks atrium
May 13 - May 14
WOOL@J13 Festival
A celebration of all things woolly, just 25 mins from J13 of the M6, in the beautiful landscaped gardens of Staffordshire's grade II listed Georgian mansion, Bishton Hall. The festival includes a Marketplace, Workshops, Street Food stalls & Music!
Mar 21
East Anglia Yarn Festival 2023
18-19 March 2023
Jan 15
Waltham Abbey Wool Show
For a luxurious and inspirational day out, browse luscious hand-dyed yarns, tools, gifts & accessories, meet creative exhibitors & artisans of crochet, knitting, spinning & felting with demonstrations and workshops.
Dec 11
Etsy Kent Christmas Market
The Etsy Kent team will be at Turner Contemporary for a festive weekend market featuring high quality, locally made gifts from some of the regions best makers. FHY will be there for 1 day only, on Sunday 11th.
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Festive Hut on the Harbour
The All Aboard Collective will be back for Xmas 2022 with a festive pop-up at the Harbour Marketplace!
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Festive Hut on the Harbour
The All Aboard Collective will be back for Xmas 2022 with a festive pop-up at the Harbour Marketplace!
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Festive Craft Fair at Elham Valley railway Museum
Locally made gifts and artisan crafts from a selection of Kent's best Small Independent Businesses and Designer-Makers. Located inside the gorgeously festive George's Hall! Event includes free parking, free entry to market place. Refreshments available. Miniature Train Rides available (subject to weather).
Nov 24
Late Night Shopping at Festive Hut on the Harbour
The All Aboard Collective will be back for Xmas 2022 with a festive pop-up at the Harbour Marketplace! This includes late night shopping on Thursday 24th November.
Nov 24
Christmas Art + Design Fair
Christmas Art + Design Fair at Fourth Wall Folkestone. Beautiful and useful items with the perfect balance between form and function Opening Times: Thursday - Saturday 12:00 - 16:00
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Festive Hut on the Harbour
The All Aboard Collective will be back for Xmas 2022 with a festive pop-up at the Harbour Marketplace!
Nov 19
Festive Craft Fair at Elham Valley Railway Museum
Locally made gifts and artisan crafts from a selection of Kent's best Small Independent Businesses and Designer-Makers. Located inside the gorgeously festive George's Hall! Event includes free parking, free entry to market place. Refreshments available. Miniature Train Rides available (subject to weather).
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Stitch Fest South West 2022
The South Wests best fibre festival. Vendors, Workshops, Talks and more, held at the easily accessible Newton Abbott Racecourse venue.