Events
Markets and Festivals
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.
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.
Past events
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.
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Love Local
A pop-up two day celebration of Local businesses, makers and artisans. Saturday hours 9-5, Sunday hours 10-4.
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Unravel... Autumn
Held over two days, unravel… autumn festival welcomes makers and creatives of all abilities for an intimate community craft experience. We invite you to discover new makers, hand dyed yarns, local and made in the UK traders and yarn brands in our curated marketplace. Learn from the experts and advance your skills by taking part in a bookable workshop or attend a free talk from our programme of inspiring speakers.
Aug 28
All Aboard Collective Market Stall
The All Abvoard Collective designers will be showcasing their wares every Sunday through August. Folkestone Harbour Yarn will be there alongside Lucy Alice Designs, From Poppy With Love and Jane De Bono Textiles.
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Yarningham Festival 2022
The U.K.'s only Black Led yarn festival has a diverse range of exhibitors and attendees. Set in the beautiful Uffculme Centre, this 2 day event is a personal favourite of mine.
Jul 3 - Jul 3
Open Quarter Open Studios
Folkestone's artists, creatives, designers and makers will be opening the doors of their studios, offices and homes. Come and say hello to the artists and go behind the scenes of the Creative Quarter.
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Trunk Show at The Yarn Dispensary, Faversham
A two day Trunk Show at the award winning Yarn Dispensary, Faversham. To coincide with Faversham Open Gardens and Garden Market Day, I will be selling a wide selection of naturally dyed products. Including British breed wools, Knit and crochet kits, and accessories such as embroidered cotton bags and notions.
Apr 28 - May 9
All Aboard Collective
A Pop-Up shop in the heart of Folkestone's Creative Quarter, featuring Folkestone Harbour Yarn (yarns, craft kits), Lucy Alice Designs (cards and prints), From Poppy With Love (accessories and homeware), Jane de Bono Design (luxury leather goods) and The Fern House (plants and garden accessories).