Welcome summer to Margate in style at this town-wide Vintage Celebration Weekend, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the start of the town’s summer season
This event promises three days of family fun, nostalgia, and community spirit.
From acoustic music and drumming to a huge raffle, there’s plenty to amuse and delight the whole family across the Bank Holiday weekend.
Vintage Street Parties to get the festivities underway / Film screenings, historical trails, and engaging history talks / Vintage-themed food and drink, including delightful Afternoon Teas / A French Corner at Old Kent Market and in Little Swift / A Raffle with fantastic prizes
Friday 2nd May- things kick off in style with the retro music sounds of Si Cranstoun, bringing feel-good vintage vibes to dance the night away to...
Saturday 3rd May - Music in Margate - Key areas, including the Piazza, Market Square, The Centre, and the upper & lower High Street will be pedestrianised to make way for a town-wide celebration, including vintage-themed food and drinks offers, local business promotions and more, alongside a programme of musical talent from local artists, jazz bands, dance groups, choirs, drummers, and more....
Thursday 8th May, from 9pm: There will be a Beacon Lighting Ceremony at Fort Hill, to honour VE Day
This fun-packed weekend is a chance for everyone to come together, with proceeds supporting The Veterans Association Birchington.
Free
Taking part so far:
No32 / Potting Shop / Old Kent Market / McDonalds / Petals / Little Swift / Follow The Swirl /
Batchelors / Mill Place Cafe / Pop Up Margate / SEK / Margo in Margate / The MED / Margate
Coffee Shed / Pop Up Margate / King’s Emporium / Sub-Rosa / AARVEN / Scissortail / Mr Sims Sweet Shop / Little Fish Cafe & many more to come!
Organised by Margate Town Action Group (MTAG), a newly formed Community Interest Company (CIC), created by locals, for locals. The mission is to organise community projects and events that benefit local residents, businesses and visitors. Through building strong relationships with local traders, the Group hope to make events even more exciting, creating unforgettable experiences for locals and visitors alike.
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Margate's Vintage Weekend
Taking place across Margate’s Old Town, Lower & Upper High Street, Marine Terrace, Market Place, The Centre, Cliftonville, NorthDown Brewery, and many more venues
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