What's On In Kettering

Come and have some Easter fun in Kettering town centre this spring with a free trail around the shops.

Children can pick up a trail sheet from the library, the first stop on the treasure hunt, and then must follow the map around town to find all the hidden Easter eggs.

When they've found all the hidden eggs, youngsters can head to the final stop on the trail and pick up a free, sweet treat.

You can get a sheet from the library, or any of the shops on the trail, or use the link below to download and print it.

The trail starts at the library, then goes to Kafe Bloc, Butterwick, up Market Street to The Toy Box, Illicit, down High Street to Geek Retreat and The Bean Hive, along to Waterstones before ending at The Sweet Shop.

We hope you enjoy the trail - and please tag us in your photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and we will share them!

Summer Saturdays will be taking over Kettering Market Place this year with a series of community events.

The events will bring a mixture of food and drink stalls, crafts and local business stands, live music and entertainment and games to the town centre.

Kettering Town Council is now looking for local traders and small businesses, as well as community groups and organisations, to get involved.

The events will bring some fun into the Market Place and be a chance for all ages to get together and enjoy the best of the town.

Last year's Streetfood Saturdays were really popular and we are hoping as many people as possible will come along to support the events this year.

The Summer Saturdays will be held on Saturdays 24 April, 27 May, 24 June and 22 July.

Kettering Town Council is inviting traders, local businesses and organisations to take up places at the events.

People can apply by contacting deputyclerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk - more information is on our markets page.

Food lovers, come and experience the sights, smells and tastes of the Kettering Food Festival!

Join us on Saturday 13 May 2023 and explore a range of delicious street food, tantalising local produce, and thirst-quenching beverages.

Enjoy the fabulous atmosphere and sample the offerings of regional chefs, bakers and brewers.

There will also be live music and entertainment, as well as a variety of artisan stalls to browse, and the event is free for everyone.

Come and celebrate the food and culture of our local area in a fun, relaxed and safe atmosphere.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Applications are now open for any food and drink traders.

Kettering Vegan Market will be taking over the Market Place in the heart of the town this summer.

The event, on Saturday 17 June, will feature a handpicked selection of street food, artisan bakes, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical clothing and jewellery, arts and crafts and charity stalls.

The market is being run by Kettering Town Council and the Vegan Market Co, as part of the council's programme of events in the town this year.

The Vegan Market Co supports tree planting and conservation projects around the world and in addition to offsetting the carbon footprint from each event, plants a tree for every business that takes part.

If you're on Facebook check out the Kettering Vegan Market here.

The longest evening of the year is being celebrated in Kettering this June with an evening market.

The Midsummer Market is being held to support local charities, community groups and voluntary organisations on Wednesday 21 June 2023.

Local groups can have a stall in the Market Square free of charge to help them reach out to people in the town about the good work they are doing.

As well as the stalls there will be traditional music and entertainment to celebrate the summer solstice.

Stallholders can either apply for a full stall or can share stalls with groups - the stall is 3x3m and includes 2 tables.

The event will run from 5pm to 9pm and traders must arrive to set up by 4pm. The location is Kettering Market Place NN16 0AJ or What 3 Words locator https://w3w.co/panels.tunnel.payer.

If you have any queries please contact Emma Dezelu, Deputy Clerk, deputyclerk@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk

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