Local events near Magnolia the Florist
With summer here and hopefully some warm sunny weather we thought we could share with you some of the events and activities that are coming up in the next few months, most of them are in the market place which is a short walking distance from us, so if you're attending any of them then pop in to see us.
Sunday, July 15, 2023, Kettering Town Centre, open 24/7
Returning for a single day, Kefftest is a celebration of everything great about Kettering. In addition to BBQ and busking by the Gold Street clock, Schtumfest in The Yards, a kids' area, and a spoken word tent, there will be a main stage with live music in the Market Place.
Summer Saturdays are on 24th June and 22 July, from 11am to 4pm at the Market place with a variety of food, drink and craft stalls along with live music, games and puzzles to keep you entertained.
For a few relaxed hours with local music, there are live bands taking place in the Rockingham Road pleasure park NN169RR on Sundays from the 25th June to 27th August between 2pm and 4 pm.
the line-up is
Sunday 25 June Kettering Town Silver Band
Sunday 2 July Rushden Mission Band
Sunday 9 July Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra
Sunday 16 July 60s Band
Sunday 23 July No Angels
Sunday 30 July Dave Johnson Jazz Band
Sunday 6 August Friday Night Konspiracy
Sunday 13 August Gretton Silver Band
Sunday 20 August Epigone Jazz
Sunday 27 August Corby Silver Band
There are also two dates for the market place Kettering on Saturday 10th,
Saturday 2nd September
The lineup for those dates are
Saturday 10 June Raunds Temperance Band and Rhythm Junction
Saturday 2 September Hannah Faulkner and Moulton 77
Kettering Vegan Market
Saturday 17 June 2023
Kettering Vegan Market will be taking over the Market Place in the heart of the town this summer. A hand-selected assortment of street food, artisanal baked goods, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical apparel and jewellery, arts and crafts, and charity booths will be available at the event on Saturday, June 17.
As part of the council's calendar of events for the town this year, the market is run by Kettering Town Council and the Vegan Market Co. In addition to mitigating the carbon footprint from each event, The Vegan Market Co supports tree planting and conservation programmes all around the world and grows a tree for each participating business.
Check out the Kettering Vegan Market here if you use Facebook.
Midsummer Market on June 21, 2023
This June, Kettering will host an evening market exclusively for nonprofit organisations and neighbourhood associations to commemorate the longest night of the year.
On June 21, 2023, the Midsummer Market will be hosted to benefit nearby charities, civic associations, and volunteer groups.
To spread the word about the good work they are doing, local organisations are allowed to set up a free stall in the Market Square.
To commemorate the summer solstice, there will be traditional music and entertainment in addition to the vendors.
Kettering By The Sea
Wednesday 2 to Saturday 26 August 2023
(closed Sundays)
10am to 4pm Market Place,
Kettering NN16 0AJ
This summer, the seaside is returning to Kettering, bringing you a taste of the classic British seaside with a variety of free activities.
Six days a week, a variety of games and
enjoyable activities will be available in the sandpit.
Participate and take in the splash pools, magic shows, interactive activities, theatrical productions, classic Punch and Judy, and much more.
When the beach is nearby, there's no need to travel to the coast. So come on down, grab your bucket and spade, and spend the day at the beach.Additionally, everything is free, so don't forget to reserve a beach vacation in the town centre this weekend.