Kent Horse Fair Thrives as Visitor Numbers and Stallholders Soar

15 July 2025
Kent Horse Fair Thrives as Visitor Numbers and Stallholders Soar

The Kent Horse Fair continues to go from strength to strength, with the July event drawing record crowds and nearly double the number of stalls compared to April.

The Kent Horse Fair continues to go from strength to strength, with the July event drawing record crowds and nearly double the number of stalls compared to April.
The Kent Horse Fair continues to go from strength to strength, with the July event drawing record crowds and nearly double the number of stalls compared to April.
The Kent Horse Fair continues to go from strength to strength, with the July event drawing record crowds and nearly double the number of stalls compared to April.

Widely praised for its organisation, layout, and welcoming atmosphere, the fair is fast becoming one of the most anticipated traditional gatherings in the South East.

Widely praised for its organisation, layout, and welcoming atmosphere, the fair is fast becoming one of the most anticipated traditional gatherings in the South East.
Widely praised for its organisation, layout, and welcoming atmosphere, the fair is fast becoming one of the most anticipated traditional gatherings in the South East.
Widely praised for its organisation, layout, and welcoming atmosphere, the fair is fast becoming one of the most anticipated traditional gatherings in the South East.
Widely praised for its organisation, layout, and welcoming atmosphere, the fair is fast becoming one of the most anticipated traditional gatherings in the South East.

Organisers have been commended for their attention to detail, from well managed parking at just £5 on the gate, to a friendly, visible security presence that helped the day run smoothly.

Organisers have been commended for their attention to detail, from well managed parking at just £5 on the gate, to a friendly, visible security presence that helped the day run smoothly.
Organisers have been commended for their attention to detail, from well managed parking at just £5 on the gate, to a friendly, visible security presence that helped the day run smoothly.
Organisers have been commended for their attention to detail, from well managed parking at just £5 on the gate, to a friendly, visible security presence that helped the day run smoothly.
Organisers have been commended for their attention to detail, from well managed parking at just £5 on the gate, to a friendly, visible security presence that helped the day run smoothly.

There’s a strong sense of community, which I enjoyed with my own family and friends; it’s becoming a place to catch up with those you haven’t seen in a while.

There’s a strong sense of community, which I enjoyed with my own family and friends; it’s becoming a place to catch up with those you haven’t seen in a while.
There’s a strong sense of community, which I enjoyed with my own family and friends; it’s becoming a place to catch up with those you haven’t seen in a while.
There’s a strong sense of community, which I enjoyed with my own family and friends; it’s becoming a place to catch up with those you haven’t seen in a while.

Stallholders offered a wide array of goods that celebrate and preserve traditional ways of life.

Stallholders offered a wide array of goods that celebrate and preserve traditional ways of life.
Stallholders offered a wide array of goods that celebrate and preserve traditional ways of life.
Stallholders offered a wide array of goods that celebrate and preserve traditional ways of life.

“The atmosphere was brilliant — family-friendly, with lots to see,” said one attendee. “There was something for everyone, and it’s great to see the fair growing while still holding on to its roots.”

“The atmosphere was brilliant — family-friendly, with lots to see,” said one attendee. “There was something for everyone, and it’s great to see the fair growing while still holding on to its roots.”
“The atmosphere was brilliant — family-friendly, with lots to see,” said one attendee. “There was something for everyone, and it’s great to see the fair growing while still holding on to its roots.”
“The atmosphere was brilliant — family-friendly, with lots to see,” said one attendee. “There was something for everyone, and it’s great to see the fair growing while still holding on to its roots.”

The food offerings were equally impressive, ranging from classic school cake and salt beef with pickles in bagels to burgers and seafood, truly catering to all tastes.

The food offerings were equally impressive, ranging from classic school cake and salt beef with pickles in bagels to burgers and seafood, truly catering to all tastes.
The food offerings were equally impressive, ranging from classic school cake and salt beef with pickles in bagels to burgers and seafood, truly catering to all tastes.
The food offerings were equally impressive, ranging from classic school cake and salt beef with pickles in bagels to burgers and seafood, truly catering to all tastes.

The next Kent Horse Fair is scheduled for Sunday 21st September 2025.

So why not save the date and go along to support this ever-growing traditional family event?

The next Kent Horse Fair is scheduled for Sunday 21st September 2025. So why not save the date and go along to support this ever-growing traditional family event?
The next Kent Horse Fair is scheduled for Sunday 21st September 2025. So why not save the date and go along to support this ever-growing traditional family event?
The next Kent Horse Fair is scheduled for Sunday 21st September 2025. So why not save the date and go along to support this ever-growing traditional family event?

Dee Cooper for the Travellers Times

(Photographs by Eszter Halasi)

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