Events
Upcoming Markets & Festivals.
26 - 27 September
Yarndale 2026
Championing the brilliance and versatility of wool, our award-winning festival is a show for everyone interested in making. Over the last weekend of September Yarndale brings together a splendid variety of exhibitors with yarny stuff to sell and thousands of visitors, who come to browse, squish and buy yarn to make.
9 - 11 October
Open Art Folke 2026
'Pencil Case'. A Giant pencil case filled with knitted & crocheted stationery items will be installed within Objectables shop at 35 The Old High Street. Entry is Free.
Part of OpenArtFolke, a community of 200+ artists and makers in Folkestone. Since 2024, we've run an open house-style festival to keep the creative energy alive, welcome people into our studios, and take over public spaces to share what we've been making.
24 - 25 October
Whitstawool 2026
Join us on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 2026 for a weekend by the sea, or visit us for a train day trip from London. Explore a fabulous selection of vendors, immerse yourself in the world of wool, and enjoy the charming coastal atmosphere of Whitstable.
7 November
Make Joy 2026
Make Joy 2026 is bigger than ever before and all kinds of new vendors from across the UK! The Make Joy Mini Marketplace will be in the Ropekeepers and Stonecutters Studios.
19 Nov - 24 Dec
'Tis The Season Pop up Shop 2026
Kentish makers seasonal pop-up shop returns to Folkestone for our 3rd year!