Le Weekend 2023

Born out of a desire to celebrate our proximity to France and our appreciation of all things French, Le Weekend has become a much loved family friendly festival.

At the heart of Le weekend is an authentic French Market with numerous stalls from Normandy traveling to England to sell their wares.

A lively street scene includes music and dance, with visiting French musicians travelling to Sandwich  backed up by local musicians playing French themed sets on an outdoor stage in Market Street.

Saturday

11.15  – Les Amis avec Simon Dundas

12.00 – Reuben Apps avec accordion

12.30 – Les Chapeaux

1.30 – Hollie Firmin

2.30 – Les Chapeaux

3.15 – Hollie Firmin

4.00 – Darke Martins from Honfleur

Sunday 

11.00 – Reuben Apps avec accordion

11.45 – Les Chapeaux

12.30 – Hollie Firmin

1.15 – Les Chapeaux

2.00 – Darke Martins from Honfleur

2.45 – Hollie Firmin

3.30 – Darke Martins from Honfleur

A craft fair in the medieval St Peter’s Church offers an indoor attraction.

Our local medieval group enjoys a two day encampment on the Quay Green and invites other reenactors to join in, making it an exciting two day medieval experience.  It’s entertaining, educational and a significant event in its own right.

On Sunday morning over 400 cyclists gather to ride Le Tour de Sandwich sportif – an annual event managed under the guidance of British Cycling which has become established as one of the best rides in southern England.  Three routes offer a 100k, 75k or 50k ride to suit all abilities on some of the most scenic roads and lanes in Kent.

All events except Le Tour de Sandwich are free to enter and there is free car parking on Cow Lees Meadow.