What is there to do in Kent this weekend?
From the Kent County Show in Detling to the Battle of Britain Airshow and a carnival in Folkestone - the county is crammed with events this weekend.
If you're looking for ways to amuse the family over the coming days you are likely to be spoilt for choice
We've rounded up what we think could be seven of the biggest and best taking place on Saturday and Sunday...
Kent County Show, Detling
Friday July 7, Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9
The Kent showground in Detling is once again preparing to open its gates to thousands of visitors over Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The annual show, which celebrates the county's agricultural heritage, its farming role and mixes it with the very best in fun and entertainment is one of the biggest events in the county's calendar.
From shows and displays to hands-on activities, animal encounters, vintage fairground rides and food and drink a-plenty it is a perfect day out for families of all ages.
Tickets are available both online or on the gate. Visit the Kent Showground website for more details.
Boogie Monsters, Hazlitt Theatre
Saturday, July 8
Boogie Monsters are the UK's award winning, LIVE rock and pop band for children and the musicians are coming to The Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone on Saturday, July 8 at 11am and 2pm.
Described as interactive and engaging gigs for the whole family the aim is to give youngsters the opportunity to hear and see live music played on real instruments by real musicians.
For ticket details and further information click here.
Battle of Britain Airshow, Headcorn Aerodrome
Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9
Flying displays, military vehicles, stalls, entertainment and refreshments will all mark the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with the annual air show.
Spectacular “Battle of Britain” air displays will take place between 2pm and 5pm and will feature representative aircraft of the Battle of Britain era.
As well as Spitfires and Hurricanes other aircraft will include the Tiger Moth, Harvard T6 and the very rare ME 109.
Discounted tickets are available in advance. Visit the website Headcorn Events for further details.
Wootten Dog Agility and Fun Show, Wootten, Canterbury
Sunday, July 9 from 8am
The third Wootten show takes place this Sunday at Wootton Recreation Ground on Denton Lane and promises to be a fun day for all the family.
The show includes agility competitions, a fun dog show, gun dog demonstrations, and a display from the Kent Police dog team.
There will also be stalls selling dog and pet accessories, bucket loads of refreshments including a barbecue, beer tent and teas and cakes and what is more - there is no entry for spectators.
For further details regarding all competitions visit the Wootton Dog Show website.
Further details regarding all the competitions and classes visit www.woottondogshow.co.uk
Felderland Farm Fun Day, Sandwich
Saturday, July 8
Fun activities for all the family can be found at Felderland Farm this Saturday.
Machinery displays, horse and cart rides and a bouncy castle will all form part of the fun day not to mention plenty of fresh fruit to pick including strawberries, cherries and blackcurrants.
There will even be a wang-the-welly competition! The event takes place between 9am and 4pm and the farm can be found on Deal Road in Sandwich.
Gravesend Regatta, Gravesend Promenade
Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9
Fun by the river is promised in Gravesham this weekend. From 10am until 6pm on both days, rowing teams will be taking to the Thames for a weekend of competitions.
Meanwhile on dry land a carnival fun fair, refreshments, trade stalls and entertainment will all keep visitors entertained.
Admission to the event is free.
Charivari, Folkestone
Saturday, July 8
It’s carnival time if you’re in Folkestone this weekend.
The 21st Folkestone Charivari Festival will parade through the town on Saturday.
The lively and colourful day starts from 2pm at The Stade, and heads up the Old High Street, through the town centre and joins The Leas at West Terrace, where it makes its way to the bandstand.
It has teamed up with the upcoming Folkestone Triennial, which will come to the town from Saturday, September 2, which has the theme of Double Edge.
Every Charivari Day has a different theme for its designs and costumes, and this year’s, also Double Edge, will inspire people to create hybrid costumes bringing together two different objects to create something new.
