The Sun Inn - Faversham Hop Festival 2020 Information

The Sun Inn 
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2020

A Sheps pub / restaurant / hotel in West Street. Due to the design of the bar, the pub is apt to look busier than it actually is from the main entrance. The pub opens out further back and there is a large, well designed garden. You can also enter this pub from the garden which can be accessed from the central town car park in Leslie Smith Drive.
The Sun has live bands most Friday evenings throughout the year.
FRIDAY


SATURDAY


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Music details: . . .  

The Miles Cookman Band
The MCB are the Miles Cookman Band.
Miles is well known as the frontman of Kelly's Heros. The full line-up is:
Miles Cookman - vocals, guitar
Lee Wilson - Keys
Leon Victor - bass
Ian Harris - drums


The Fabulous Fez Heads
"The Fabulous Fezheads are England's Premier Sand Dance Illusionists carrying on in the tradition of Old 'Blind Ned' Cleggett with his famous stage act of the 1920's and 30's, and actually starring his Great-Grandson Pete 'the Flying' Cleggett .
Under the watchful eye of Father Ken and featuring Keith the Camel, the Fabulous Fezheads blend a mixture of Dance, Danger and Music that will Astound, Astonish and Amuse."

Ever since I can remember The Fez Heads have been at The Sun Inn for Hop Festival - it's a great tradition and great fun!





The 'legendary' 
Davey Ralph Band














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THE ARDEN THEATRE
HOP FESTIVAL FRINGE
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2017
SUNDAY


For more details about the Hop Festival Fringe including events at the Arden and the Purifier Building over Friday, Saturday and Sunday click HERE
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THE ARDEN THEATRE
HOP FESTIVAL FRINGE
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2017
SATURDAY



For more details about the Hop Festival Fringe including events at the Arden and the Purifier Building over Friday, Saturday and Sunday click HERE
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The Abbey School - CEILIDH Faversham Hop Festival 2015 Information

The Abbey School 
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2015
MUSIC:
SATURDAY

Details of events will be added soon







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The Limes - Faversham Hop Festival 2020 Information

The Limes 
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2020
A Sheps pub in Preston Street near the 'Preston Street Stage'. The Limes is a useful base from which to watch the bands on the Preston Street Stage. The pub also has live music on HopFest Friday, Saturday and Sunday early evenings.
The pub is known for its food and its regular music nights and is also the base for Faversham Folk Club

FRIDAY



SATURDAY



SUNDAY





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THE OLD BREWERY STORE - HOP FESTIVAL 2019 - Information

The Old Brewery Store
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2019
The Old Brewery Store is part of the Shepherd Neame Brewery complex. The entrance is in Conduit Street almost opposite the creek bridge. The Old Brewery Store is one of the biggest venues in Faversham and regularly has live music.


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Hop Festival Fringe Faversham Hop Festival 2017 information

The Hop Festival Fringe
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2017


 FRIDAY
7:30 - IN THE MOOD - The Arden Theatre

9:00 - HOMELESS COMFORTS - The Arden Theatre

 SATURDAY
12:00 - A SOARING TALE - Fleur de Lis Hall

12:00 - PIVO & BEER COMEDY SHOW - The Old Brewery Store 


12:00 - BABY + FAMILY DANCE WORKSHOP  - Arden Theatre

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1:30 - THE VALUE OF A REASONED ARGUMENT – Fleur de Lis Hall

1:30 - FROM TODAY, EVERYTHING CHANGES – The Arden Theatre
           
1:30 - TAKE A TRANCE ON ME – The Old Brewery Store

3:00 - SALTY TALES – The Fleur de Lis Hall

3:00 - WHAT WOULD… AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD DO? – The Old Brewery Store

3:00 - HOPE & HILL – The Arden Theatre

4:30 - LOSER! – The Arden Theatre

4:30 - CASPAR THOMAS: MORE MAGIC & MENTALISM – The Old Brewery Store

4:30 - TWAT OUT OF HELL - The Fleur de Lis Hall

6:00 - AWKWARD REUNIONS: INTELLIGENT LOVE AND FRIENDZONED – The Arden Theatre

6:00 - RICHARD PULSFORD: PHRASES READY - The Fleur de Lis Hall

7:30 - HARUN MUSHO’D: HARUN WITH A VIEW – The Arden Theatre

7:30 - LOVE SONGS: A ONE-WOMAN SHOW - The Fleur de Lis Hall

9:00 – DECEPTION – The Arden Theatre


9:00 - MISSING HYPNOS: MY INSOMNIA STORY - The Fleur de Lis Hall

SUNDAY

12:00 - MATT HOSS & RYAN DALTON - The Old Brewery Store

12:00 - FROM DOVER VIA CANTERBURY - The Arden Theatre

1:30 - JASPER CROMWELL JONES' ALTERNATIVE BOOK FESTIVAL - The Arden Theatre

1:30 - WALL OF SOUND - The Old Brewery Store

3:00 - STRICTLY COME TRANCING - The Old Brewery Store

3:00 - SENSE OF HOOMA - The Arden Theatre

3:30 - TEA WITH OSCAR WILDE - Fleur de Lis Hall

4:30 - SLOB - The Arden Theatre

4:30 - MAKING IT UP - The Old Brewery Store

6:00 - HURRICANE KATIE - The Arden Theatre

For full details of this and all the Hop Festival Fringe Events go to:


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The Chimney Boy - Faversham Hop Festival 2015 Information

The Chimney Boy 
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2015
The Chimney Boy is situated in Preston Street almost opposite the Preston Street Stage. It's a Sheps pub that often stages live music, in addition it is home to the Faversham Folk Club. As it is so close to the Preston Street Stage, The Chimney Boy usually concentrates on having music in the evenings at Hop Fest time but it is also a great base from which to see the bands on the Preston Street Stage. The Narratones will be playing indoors on Friday evening, on Saturday and Sunday the music will be on an outside stage. There will also be food available. 
The Chimney Boy has live music throughout the year on a Friday or Saturday. In addition it hosts the Faversham Folk Club every Wednesday evening

FRIDAY
SATURDAY


SUNDAY
Band details:

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West Street Folk Stage - Faversham Hop Festival 2019

 ACOUSTIC & FOLK STAGE
WEST STREET     
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2020
           

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THE OLD BREWERY STORE
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2017
SATURDAY


For more information on this event and to see what else is happening at The Old Brewery Store over HopFest weekend click HERE
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THE PURIFIER BUILDING
HOP FESTIVAL FRINGE
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2017
SATURDAY



For more details about the Hop Festival Fringe including events at the Arden and the Purifier Building over Friday, Saturday and Sunday click HERE
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Brewery Stage - Faversham Hop Festival 2019

THE BREWERY STAGE 
Court Street 
(Shepherd Neame's own stage)
 FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2020


SATURDAY

SUNDAY

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Preston Street Stage - Faversham Hop Festival 2019

PRESTON STREET
                     Master Brew Stage

                          FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2020

SATURDAY


SUNDAY



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Market Place Performance Area - Faversham Hop Festival 2019

MARKET PLACE PERFORMANCE AREA
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2020
                         
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by: Anon

The Full Story






PEGGY PERKINS INVESTIGATES…….THE HOP FESTIVAL




Prologue

published 28/8/16

Axel Rose (my large tabby cat) came through the cat flap with a hop flower stuck to his fur! I know now that the town is getting ready for the festivities next weekend.

My dear friend Diana suggested the name for my rescue cat and I rather liked the strong, manly Teutonic ring to it even though he is neutered.

I decided to walk to town to view the window displays and compare them with notes I had made regarding last years efforts.

On my way to town I popped in to the Limes for a small sweet sherry.

The displays were very interesting and when I made pertinent comments and gave advice for improvements the staff in the establishments seem to take them on board and showed their appreciation with cheerful smiles.

This was particularly true of Delia , an acquaintance of mine, who seemed to be having difficulty dressing a manikin in a peasant costume for the window of the charity shop where she volunteers. The dummy kept loosing her arms and the costume would then fall to the floor thus rendering her in a state of ‘dishabille’ much to the amusement of some youths standing outsides and Delia’s obvious discomfort.

Delia is a tutor for the University of the third age and specialises in creative writing. Among the pieces she explores with her students is one of her own works entitled “the hidden codes and mystic messages of Barry Manilows later works”. I found this difficult to understand so have changed to beginners philosophy.

On my way home I decided to pop into the Bear for a small sweet sherry.

Axel Rose was asleep in his favourite armchair when I got home so I settled down to watch “Murder She Wrote” with a cheese sandwich and a cup of tea. I felt quite jittery at the prospect of the excitement to come next weekend so I just added a few drops of sweet sherry to my tea………….
Episode 1 Friday
Published 2/9/16

 The first day of the festivities and Axel Rose (my large, rescue, tabby cat) seems quite excited and is finding it hard to settle down.

I'm off to do my little voluntary job at ‘Relaxing Paws’ the animal rescue centre near me. The lovely young staff always seem pleased to see me and listen attentively to my suggestions to improve efficiency. They have also recently suggested (very thoughtfully) that I come once every two weeks instead of weekly so that I am able to rest between visits.

Unfortunately all the animals that I was allocated today seem to be suffering from moderate to severe tummy upsets so the cleansing of their quarters took rather longer than usual. One of the cats in my care today had the most beautiful light blue eyes and they rather reminded me of Jim my husband.


On my way home I thought about Jim. He had always been a quiet, contented person, happy to go to his clerical job with the local council and potter in his shed making an array of interesting wooden boxes. However, a change occurred when he decided to take up Appalachian clog dancing and soon thereafter, and unknown to me, he bought himself a camper van, gave up his job and embarked on a nomadic existence on the continent……it has now been some years since I heard from him.

Once home, I ate my usual cheese and pickle sandwich and I treated myself to a small glass of sweet sherry. I must have dozed off because when I awoke it was late afternoon and Axel Rose was pawing at his empty bowl and looking at me in an irritated fashion.

In the early evening I changed into a pleated orange skirt with a navy blouse and prepared to embark on the Friday evening hop festival adventure.

I would normally be accompanied on this excursion by my good friend Diana, however, on our last outing together to the Market Inn, I left her dancing rather vigorously (regardless of her replacement hip) to the bands very passable, cover rendition of ‘ Itchycoo Park’. The Small Faces have always been a great favourite of hers and she once told me that she had known several members of the band very well! When I asked her if they were old school friends she just smiled and said ‘no’!

Diana is now sadly laid up at home having recently had her varicose veins stripped. Some of the wounds have become infected thus rendering her ‘house bound’. I will, of course, keep her abreast of developments…..


Episode 2 - Saturday
published 3/9/16

I woke up rather early this morning and thought about the previous evening’s outing. My first stop had been the Railway Hotel (always a convivial atmosphere) and I then proceeded to the Vaults as a very interesting band were playing. They were dressed in all sorts of outfits reminiscent of French or Belgian seamen! It was rather crowded but I just happened to catch a glimpse of my acquaintance Delia. I waved to try to get her attention but although she looked my way she obviously didn't see me and was engrossed in a discussion with her two students from the University of the third age. I tried to get through the crowd to join them but but it was too dense so I decided to go to the Market Inn to enjoy a more leisurely sherry accompanied by the sounds of my old favourites Rubber Biscuit. 



I must have drifted back to sleep because I was awakened by the soft sound of bells in the alleyway behind my house! My immediate thought was of sleigh bells but, of course, I realised it was September. I donned my very serviceable tartan dressing gown and fur trimmed slippers in order to investigate this phenomenon further… To my amazement I found a troupe of Morris dancers lurking self consciously and clearly confused. I felt able to comfort them and redirect them to the appropriate venue. 



I rushed my morning household chores and changed into what I felt to be the right outfit for the Saturday of the festival, in this case a red, polyester, skirt and a pink and cream crocheted twinset and set off to see the opening ceremony. It's always nice to see the dignitaries of Faversham performing their important public duties in their official regalia, I feel it adds a sense of gravitas to the proceedings. 



I returned home for a light lunch and to make sure Axel Rose was dealing with the excitement of the day. He seemed very content and was sound asleep in his favourite armchair. Sadly when I went out in the garden to deadhead some roses he had obviously had something that did not agree with him….I cleared up and carefully washed the sole of my shoe, all spick and span ready for the afternoon. 


The town was buzzing with excited crowds and it was quite difficult to get served in some of the public houses but eventually I emerged from the Bear quite dizzy with anticipation in time to see ‘Under the Wood’ on the Shepherd Neame stage. They are a great favourite of mine and seemed to be drawing a large crowd which made me feel a bit wobbly! 

They really are lovely young men (and one older one) and the singer was kind enough to jump from the stage to help me up when I stumbled and fell. Thank goodness an efficient, young, woman in a Shepherd Neame uniform found me a chair and I was able to enjoy the rest of their ‘set’ in comfort. During their last number when the crowd were particularly enthralled who should appear but my dear friend Diana! Her legs were heavily bandaged and she was supporting herself on crutches but she said that she was fed up watching reruns of ‘four in a bed’ and needed to get out to absorb the atmosphere ! We decided to walk, or in her case hobble, to the Anchor even though I knew Axel Rose would be needing his evening meal. 

It was very crowded at the Anchor but when I explained that my friend had suppurating wounds on her legs the crowds thoughtfully made way for us. Diana found a seat and I managed to get our drinks; a double vodka and slimline tonic for her and I decided to have two ice cubes in my sherry as I was feeling rather warm. 
We settled down to watch the bands and I wondered how the evening would unfold ….



Episode 3 – Sunday
published 4/9/16


I woke with a start this morning, the sun was already streaming through the window and I realised that I had dropped off to sleep on the sofa! Axel Rose was making a dreadful, plaintive cry! When I tried to get up, however, I found that I was entangled in a hop bine!! It took me a while to collect my thoughts, extract myself from the bine and rush to feed poor Axel Rose.

It must have been the soporific effects of the hops that caused me to be unable to remember where I had got the bine but perhaps a kindly neighbour had left one in the front garden…..I'm not sure.

I had a light breakfast and a very large cup of tea with just a spot of sweet sherry in it (I find that the medicinal qualities of sherry are much more beneficial than any other analgesic).

Things gradually came into focus and I remembered most of what had come to pass on Saturday evening……

Diana and I were sitting, listening to an entertaining band called Groove Zoo whenDiana suddenly disappeared on the arm of an older gentleman with thinning grey hair tied back in a pony tail whose name, I discovered, was Warwick. He was obviously amusing company because when they returned some time later she was laughing tumultuously. It is so nice to see my old friend happy! 

We eventually left the Anchor and on our way back Diana insisted that we stop at the kebab shop as she was suddenly ‘very peckish’. Warwick also appeared and they joined the queue . Seeing that my good friend was safe I decided to wend my way home but how I got the hop bine on my way back is still a mystery.

Back to Sunday, however, and it was early afternoon by the time I set out for the last day of the festival. I went my usual route which took me into the Limes and from there to the Vaults and this time I managed to meet up with Delia for a short conversation, she told me that she was expanding her theories on code and mystic meanings in popular music but this time concentrating on Bananarama's greatest hits. I wish I had Delia's drive, determination and intellectual ability….she said it's a talent she has had from an early age.

I suddenly remembered that I had arranged to meet up with Diana at the Alexander Centre for the closing act and sure enough when I arrived she was already there in deep discussion with Warwick. It was lovely to chat to Warwick, who, it turns out, was a drummer with a band in the 1970s, also an artist, chef and entrepreneur. He was now trying his hand at pottery and writing a novel about his life! I really must read it when it is published ….. He was to be lodging with Diana for the foreseeable future as he was undertaking a ” re-evaluation of his life and casting off decadence in order to free himself of the toxicity of belongings”. A worthy aim I'm sure.

When I got home I felt a bit flat as it was the end of these days of fun ! But I consoled myself with the thought that I have Axel Rose’s birthday celebrations to plan at the beginning of November. I do hope Diana will be able to come this year as she seems to suffer from sudden, debilitating headaches which prevented her from attending last year! Maybe I could invite Warwick as well this time?

Epilogue – Monday 
published 5/9/16

When I came downstairs this morning I was shocked to see the sitting room in disarray. Naughty Axel Rose had attacked my hop bine in the night and there were bits of hop all over the place. While I was trying to restore order I noticed an official looking card on the doormat. It said that I had a letter to claim from the post office as it had incurred excess postage….

I collected the very dogeared and stained letter and returned home full of anticipation for this perplexing communication. I made myself a cup of tea and opened the letter. I was surprised when two rather grainy pictures fell out and on inspection found they were of a beautiful young woman with a small boy (I thought he was about three years old) standing outside a white flat roofed house. They were in ethnic clothing and seemed to suggest a North African location. The other one was a close up of the young boy.

To my great surprise the letter turned out to be from my husband Jim! In it he stated that he had fallen on hard times and had been lodging with this small family in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains for the last few years. His camper van had fallen apart in Morrocco some years before and his attempts at making a living by teaching Appalacian clog dancing to the locals was not the success he had envisaged! He was now eking out a living by fashioning a variety of interesting wooden boxes! He finished by asking if I could forward him some money at my earliest convenience.

I looked again at the picture of the little boy and thought how familiar his features seemed to be and how unusual it was to see those lovely, unusual, blue eyes……..
THE END
That's it folks!
Thanks to Anon for providing this breathtaking insight to this year's Hop Festival

(Please note: PPI is written by 'Anon' and that is not PiF)
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The Railway - Faversham Hop Festival 2020 Information

The Railway 
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2020
The Railway is (as you might expect) opposite the railway station on the corner of Preston Street and Station Road. Its large garden area and car park becomes a great Hop Festival venue with music all weekend. It is a Shepherd Neame pub with a reputation for looking after its beer! The Railway is a popular Hop Festival venue with its large outdoor area, loads of tables and chairs, outside bar and great music. It is also very well organised and despite the large number of people, there is little waiting time to get served (in my experience).
MUSIC:
FRIDAY



SATURDAY

SUNDAY



 More information on the bands playing at The Railway:

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"PARAGRAPH 1 IS ONE OF KENT'S MOST DESIRED UP AND COMING LIVE MUSIC BANDS. WE HAVE PERFORMED OUR COVERS AND ORIGINAL LIVE MUSIC ACROSS KENT, INCLUDING THANET, CANTERBURY, SWALE AND THE SOUTH KENT COAST.
We are yet to experience anywhere that is not bouncing off the walls by the time we have finished! We entertain, perform and provide a music experience that can only be matched by perhaps some of the 'top end' performers. We take pleasure in people listening, joining, dancing, singing and participating in our sets."





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The Crossfire

The Crossfire came into existence between lunch and around half past 3 on a Thursday. All hard core ex- Pro musicians, born & raised in a vat of Jack Daniels, with a slightly smoky flavour, the band play a powerful blend of rock, acoustic rock & blues influences, with the occasional bit of funk thrown in. Though mainly a covers band, The Crossfire are also working on original material for future release. Artists covered currently include Talking Heads, Elbow, Stereophonics, Stones, Beatles, Foo Fighters, Muse, Radiohead, Weller, ThePretenders, Starsailor, Bowie, U2 and The Who.



Loose Change

soul, disco, pop, rock
Ruth Minhall (vocals)
James Purcell (vocals + hand percussion)
Andy Whitnell (bass)
Paul "Tommy" Trinder (guitar)
Scott Jenkins (sax)
Hilary Dunn (trombone)
Jack Whitnell (drums)
The Choos

soul, funk, blues, RnB, Jazz.... & much more

Sophie Tuck-Brown & Andy Benn - vocals, Pete Charge - sax, Dave Akerman - guitar, Stuart Thomas - keyboards, Tony Dennis - trumpet, Christine Milner - bass, Kevin Spratt - drums, Andy Pyke- , Trombone, Ben Manuel, sound engineer.
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Hop Festival Fringe - Faversham Hop Festival 2016 Information

Hop Festival Fringe
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2016

This is the first year of the Hop Festival Fringe. 
Fringe events take place at the Arden Theatre and the Purifier Building. 
Scroll down for the Fringe programme which contains more details of events or go to:

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Soirée - Faversham Hop Festival 2020 - Information

SOIRÉE 
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2020

 Cocktail / jazz / bar in Preston Street often with live music / DJ sets. HopfFest includes music out in their garden.
https://www.facebook.com/SoireeFaversham/

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SUNDAY





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The Bear Inn - Faversham Hop Festival 2020Information

The Bear Inn 
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2020
A Sheps pub in the Market Place next to the Guildhall in the centre of the town. This is a beautiful traditional pub, recently refurbished, right in the heart of town and right in the heart of the Hop Festival.

The Bear is situated right in the thick of the Hop Fest action - next to The Market Place Stage and a short distance from the Shepherd Neame Stage - there would be little point in them putting on their own music on Saturday or Sunday. BUT - they DO have music on Friday evening!

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The Abbey School - Faversham Hop Festival 2015 Information

The Abbey School 
FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2015
MUSIC:
FRIDAY
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DANCING IN FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 2020

THIS IS THE 2019 LINE-UP
(There may yet be changes to the timings)
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SATURDAY

MARKET PLACE PERFORMANCE AREA
POST OFFICE
12:30
to
12:45

Royal Liberty Morris
Bows 'n' Belles
13:00
to
14:00
 Creekside Cloggers
Dead Horse Morris &The Broomdashers
Bows 'n' Belles 		The Drumskullz
Royal Liberty Morris
Tribal Banshees
Boxhill Bedlam
14:30
to
15:30
 Dead Horse Morris &The Broomdashers
Tribal Banshees
Bows 'n' Belles 		The Drumskullz
Royal Liberty Morris
Creekside Cloggers
Boxhill Bedlam
15:30
to
16:30
 The Drumskullz
Creekside Cloggers
Boxhill Bedlam
Bows 'n' Belles 		Dead Horse Morris &The Broomdashers
Tribal Banshees
Royal Liberty Morris


SUNDAY

MARKET PLACE PERFORMANCE AREA
POST OFFICE
11:30
to
12:30
Anaconda Dance Group
The Drumskullz
Boughton Monchelsea Morris
Anaconda Dance Group		Offcumduns Border Morris
Royal Liberty Morris
Dead Horse Morris &The Broomdashers
13:30
to
14:30
The Drumskullz
Anaconda Dance Group
Dead Horse Morris &The Broomdashers		Royal Liberty Morris
Offcumduns Border Morris
Boughton Monchelsea Morris
14:45
to
15:30

 The Drumskullz
Dead Horse Morris &The Broomdashers
Royal Liberty Morris
Anaconda Dance Group
Boughton Monchelsea Morris
Offcumduns Border Morris

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The location of the dance areas can be seen on PiF's Hop Festival Map

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