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Hear from people heading
to the festival.

Maidstone's River Festival gets under way today.

The event is marking its 30th year and is being held over two
days, with a 1980s theme.

A steady stream of vessels have been building up along the
riverside all week and today (Friday), the place
is packed with boats and bunting.

It may have been a wet start this morning, but the outlook is
brighter.

One thing to look out for on Saturday is the KM Family Zone in
Whatman Park. Organized by the Maidstone Lions Club, there's lots
to do for all the family plus a packed programme of
entertainment.

Here's a run down of events.

10am Harmony Variety Club

10.30am Maidstone Dance Studios

11am Margaret Preedy Dance Studio

11.30am Flair School of Dance

Midday Sharon Kennard School of Dance

12.30pm Harmony Variety Club

1pm Pop Tarts

1.30pm Sharon Kennard School of Dance

2pm Maidstone Majorettes

2.30pm Maidstone Dance Studios

3pm Margaret Preedy Dance Studio

3.30pm Boys’ Brigade

4pm Flair School of Dance

4.30pm Hilton Hall Dance Academy

5pm Harmony Variety Club

5.30pm Hilton Hall Dance Academy

(Programme subject to change)

For more of what's on and where, pick up a copy of the Kent
Messenger.

Click here to see some
photographs.