Macknade Announces Month of Events With September Line-Up
Macknade, recently named the second best farm shop in the UK, is set to host its most ambitious programme of events to date this September. From birthday festivities to celebratory supper clubs and toe-tapping live music, there is a packed calendar with something for everyone to enjoy…
Macknade Birthday Party
6 September – from midday
Kicking things off in style, Macknade marks its 178th birthday with a day of free live music, street food, and family-friendly fun. Visitors can enjoy performances from two of Kent’s best-loved bands, The Soundcasters and The Rock Lobsters, alongside Kentish cocktails and tempting street food. Younger guests will be kept entertained with party hat crafting and interactive escape room games from Escape Kent.
Whisky Tasting Evening with Woven Whisky
19 September, 6.30pm
Whisky lovers are invited to meet the team behind Woven Whisky this September – a progressive blending house renowned for bold, flavour-driven creations. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of their exceptional whiskies, paired with complimentary nibbles and after-hours access to Macknade’s Wine Store.
Tickets are £25, with limited spaces available, and can be booked here.
From Pasture to Plate: Chicken Feasting Night
20 September, 7pm
Foodies are invited to a convivial feasting night in Macknade’s Hop Shed this September, celebrating the humble chicken. Guests will enjoy a specially crafted three-course menu spotlighting slow-grown free-range birds from Sutton Hoo, complemented by Woodlands Farm eggs and seasonal sides.
Tickets are £40 and spaces can be booked here.
Flavours of Italy Supper Club
26 September, 7pm
For one night only, guests will be transported to Italy with a six-course tasting menu celebrating the country’s rich food & drink culture. Guided by Macknade’s own Stefano Cuomo, sixth generation of the family business, the evening will feature both a traditional and vegetarian menu, with optional wine pairings.
Tickets are £50pp and can be booked here.
Macknade Hoedown: Country & Western Night
27 September, 6.30pm
Rounding off the month, Macknade will host its first-ever country and western night in the Hop Shed. The evening features line dancing, Southern-style food, and themed drinks from the Wild Box Bar.
Tickets are £25pp, including a welcome drink, and can be booked here.
Speaking on the line-up, Stefano Cuomo, CEO of Macknade, said: “September is always a special month for us as we celebrate our birthday, but this year we’re going bigger than ever before. We want to create events for all our community to enjoy and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone as we bid farewell to summer and welcome the new season.”
More information on all events and tickets can be found at: macknade.com/pages/events
