Overview of Main Day's Events
12:00 A large maroon is fired from the Kentish Lady on the river by the Deputy Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Martin Round and River Festival Chairman, David Naghi to open the event
11:30-21:00 Dance and music performances at Coronation Square at Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre
12:00-12:00 Air Raid Siren - Warning (Event Open)
14:30 Raft Race begins from the High Level Bridge to the town bridge
21:00 Paddle sports light display on the river
22:00-22:10 Firmin Family Fireworks Spectacular - Finale from the roof of Fremlin Walk
22:10-22:10 Air Raid Siren - All Clear (Event Close)
Coronation Square Stages at Lockmeadow
11:20 Gurukul Arts and Dance Academy Maidstone Indian Association by Mrs Jeevitha Balaji
11:45 Talk 2night
12:20 Razzamataz
12:50 Studio33
13:55 Rock Choir
14:35 Looking Back
15:30 Stagecoach
16:10 AMDC (Arthurs Mason Dance Company)
16:40 Square Pigs
17:45 Soul Choir
18:25 Bloco Fogo
19:05 Mustn't grumble
20:00 Ellie-Hope
20:40 Beats Workin
Millennium Amphitheatre
All Day Picnic area
All Saints Church
10:00-15:00 All Saints Church bell tower will be open 10am - 3pm during the River Festival - Entry: Adults £1, Children Free! The view is amazing we highly recommend a visit!
Archbishops Palace Gardens
All Day The community comes together at Maidstone River Festival. Visit Palace Gardens, adjacent to the Kentish Lady mooring, to visit local organisations and charities where there will be activities and fun.
Carriage Museum
11:00-15:00 One of the finest collections of carriages in Europe
Thai Orchid and Draysons Bar
12:00-23:59 Draysons Bar will have entertainment on the riverfront terrace.
12:00 The restaurant will offer great views of the fireworks for diners.
Kentish Lady
All Day Town Quay Activities
River Medway
12:00 Walk along the riverbanks, chat to the boat owners and watch activity on the river
14:30 River Festival Raft Race from High Level Bridge to St Peter's Bridge
12:00-17:00 River Medway Canoes - Hourly canoe hire
12:30-13:15 River Medway Canoes - Water safety workshop 1
13:45-14:45 River Medway Canoes - Kayak taster session 1
15:00-16:00 River Medway Canoes - Water safety workshop 2
16:00 Raft Race Award Ceremony outside Kentish Lady
16:15-17:15 River Medway Canoes - Kayak taster session 2
Light up paddle sports display
River Market ME16
12:00-18:00 A craft market not to be missed in the Market buildings at Lockmeadow
