Macknade is welcoming autumn with a packed programme of events throughout October,  spanning food and drink, live music, workshops, family activities and more.  

Seasonal Fruit Liqueur Workshop

October 1, from 5.30pm  

Macknade will kick off its October events programme with a Seasonal Fruit Liqueur Workshop on  October 1st. Led by Katy Newton from Wasted Kitchen, the relaxed workshop will explore the  simple art of making seasonal fruit liqueurs, alongside non-alcoholic shrubs. Guests can bring  their own fruit, experiment with flavours and create something to take home, with the session  taking place in Macknade’s Wine Store.  

Tickets are £10 per person

Book here: macknade.com/products/make your-own-seasonal-fruit-liqueur 

Iberian Wine Tour: Rioja & North-Central Spain

October 2, from 6.30pm  

Macknade’s Wine Store is also playing host to the latest installment of its Iberian Wine Tour  series, focusing on Rioja and North-Central Spain. The guided tasting will explore a range of  wines from Rioja, Navarra and Aragon, from new-wave barrel-fermented whites through to  traditional Reserva and Gran Reserva wines, all accompanied by nibbles from the deli.  

Tickets are £30 per person

Book here: macknade.com/products/copy-of iberian-wine-tour-the-holiday-hotspots 

An Evening of Blues & Soul

October 3, from 7pm  

Join Macknade for An Evening of Blues & Soul this October, with live music from Lock & Carter  and a special Southern-inspired menu from the Macknade Kitchen. Guests will be welcomed with  a drink before settling in for an evening of soulful sounds, laid-back blues and dishes from the  deep South. 

Tickets are £17.50, including a welcome drink.

Book here: macknade.com/products/an-evening-of-blues-soul

Dog First Aid Course

October 4, from 10.30am  

Dog owners are invited to learn essential pet first aid skills at Macknade’s Dog First Aid Course.  Led by Registered Veterinary Nurse Kerry Stubbs, the four-hour interactive course covers  recognising emergencies, CPR, choking, heatstroke, seizures, wounds, bleeding and practical  bandaging.  

Tickets are £50 each, including refreshments.

Book here: macknade.com/products/dog-first-aid-course 

Food Confidence Series

October 4 and 11, from 10.30am  

Macknade’s Food Confidence Series, led by Katy Newton of Wasted Kitchen, continues  throughout October with two practical workshops designed to help people feel more confident in  the kitchen. 

First up is the popular Intro to Fermented Foods workshop, which will explore the world of  fermentation, including kimchi, krauts, kefir and yoghurt. This is followed by a session on Beans &  Lentils, where workshop-goers can explore the different varieties available, understand their  nutritional value and learn simple ways to incorporate them into easy, everyday meals. 

Both workshops cost £25 each.

Book here: macknade.com/products/copy-of-food-confidence-series

Wine Garden of England Supper Club

October 17, from 7pm  

Macknade is celebrating Kent’s thriving wine scene with a special post-harvest dinner in  collaboration with the Wine Garden of England. Guests can enjoy a three-course menu created  by Macknade’s Head Chef, Jon Theobald, paired with wines from four of Kent’s finest vineyards.  

Tickets are £60 each.

Book here: macknade.com/products/the-wine garden-of-england-at-macknade-supper-club 

Whisky Tasting & Chocolate Pairing with The Heart Cut

October 23, from 6.30pm  

Macknade is welcoming The Heart Cut founders, Georgie and Fabrizio, to the Wine Store for a  guided tasting of its whiskies this Autumn, paired with chocolate from Choc Affair. Tickets also  include exclusive after-hours access to browse Macknade’s Wine Store before you leave! 

Tickets are £30 each

Book here: macknade.com/products/copy-of whisky-tasting-chocolate-pairing-with-the-heart-cut

Drag Bingo Night

October 24, from 7pm  

October sees the return of Drag Bingo to Macknade, with the fabulous Delilah Tickles and Anita  Wee back for an evening of bingo, big laughs and plenty of prizes. The evening includes four  games of bingo, a deli platter and guaranteed entertainment! 

Tickets are £27.50 per person.

Book here: macknade.com/products/copy of-drag-bingo-night 

Spooky Kids Half Term Pumpkin Decorating

October 27 & 29, from 10.30am  

Families can get into the Halloween spirit with Macknade’s pumpkin decorating sessions during  October half term. Children aged 4–12 years can choose a pumpkin and decorate it with paints and spooky stickers for just £7 each.

There is no need to book and children must be accompanied  by an adult. 

Halloween Barn Dance

October 31, from 6.30pm  

Macknade is rounding off its October events programme with a Halloween Barn Dance featuring live music from the A2 Barn Dance Band and a spooky cocktail on arrival. No previous barn  dance experience is required, with dances suitable for beginners upwards. Guests can also enjoy  street food from Macknade’s Food Village throughout the evening and Halloween fancy dress is  encouraged. Did someone say dead cowboy?! 

Tickets are £25.

Book here: macknade.com/products/halloween-barn dance-at-the-hop-shed