“Bigger, better, but the same”
The weekend of Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd
and Sunday 3rd July sees the second
ever KettFest, a spontaneous celebration
of local arts, culture and music in the
town of Kettering. Spotlighting the good
and bringing colour, randomness and
excitement to the streets of Kettering and
across the time, KettFest is offering free
and easily accessible events to all.

Originally KettFest grew from much
negativity on social media a couple of years
ago. Many locals had nothing positive to
say about this small Midlands town, whose
High Street is suffering in the same way as
many small towns. But over one weekend
in June 2015, the organisers managed to
bring smiles to the streets of Kettering and
tell locals about all the good things that are
happening here, encouraging much needed
footfall and economic development.

The success of the first KettFest was
entirely due to the initiative, enthusiasm
and endeavour of a large number of
public-spirited individuals who are proud
of their town and thrilled with its first event,
boosting civic pride, inspiration, energy, all
throughout Kettering. The organiser were
encouraged last year when KettFest was
mentioned in the Houses of Parliament - the
importance of such an arts festival bringing
the community together. Further unusual
links have been developed to celebrate and
decorate the town, and the team behind
KettFest are so proud of the animal that it
has become.

During the first weekend in July, the
organisers will, once again, make Kettering
colourful with random happenings and
unusual sites when pockets of individuals
will use the umbrella of KettFest to publicise
themselves and support one another.

This community festival will
bring a Cosplay promenade
and show, Northern Soul night,
spoken word, street performers,
performance artists, art and yarn
bombing, live music, creative
writing for all, local author
readings and publishing advice,
flash mobs, art and photography
exhibitions, burlesque dancing,
KettFest sausage, local history,
KettFest cocktail, busking,
meditation, archaeology, local
beer, flash singing, electronic
sound system, local films on the
big screen and much more.

This festival has already had a
huge impact on the town and
events over the three days are
free. Saturday 2nd July is the
main day, and there will be free
car parking on the day in the
town centre but be wary, it will
be busy!

To get involved with KettFest -
and it is never too late for that
- or for full programme listings,
please visit www.kettfest.org

 

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