otford village fete 2026
The Otford Village Fete, run by The Otford Society, is one of the biggest in Kent. Held every year for over 80 years. Join us on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2026 11am - 4pm on the Otford Recreation Ground, TN14 5PR
This year’s fete theme is ⚽ “A Summer of Football” ⚽
the 2026 fete poster. the winners have been announced!
Congratulations to all the children who entered our competition to design this year’s fete poster! We received so many fantastic entries, it made choosing the winners very difficult. You should all be very proud, as every one of you is a winner in our eyes.
The 2026 prize winners (all aged 7) are as follows:
Joint First Place Winners:
Maia Barnes, age 7
Emma Ufton, age 7
Runners up
Max M, age 7
Leo Evans, age 7
Rain Knight, age 7
coming to the fete and want to plan your visit?
If you’re planning to attend this year’s fete and have questions, click the button below to visit the page with all the answers!
2026 FETE PROGRAMME
Instead of the printed copies of our fete programme, you’ll be able to scan a QR code with your phone to access all the event information online. Just look out for the QR code posters around the Recreation Ground and throughout the village - they’ll take you straight to the website with everything you need to know about the day’s activities.
volunteers needed!
To make this year’s fete truly memorable, we need your help!
Join our enthusiastic team of volunteers and be part of something special for our village.
Help on the day or with setup the day before
Give as little as one hour of your time
A great way to meet neighbours and support the community
This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a fantastic day for everyone and connect with your neighbours.
Don’t miss out on being part of it!
Click the button below to contact us and let us know how you can help.
Your involvement will make a real difference!
Thank you to our sponsors
The Otford Village Fete wish to thank our incredibly generous sponsors for their support of this wonderful local event.
St Michael’s Prep School is once again proud to be sponsoring the Otford Village Fete this year. For the past century St Michael's Prep has been educating children in our glorious North Downs, using the natural beauty, rich heritage and connection with the local community of Otford village to inspire its lifelong learners. A co-educational school for children aged 2 to 13 years (Nursery to Year 8), St Michael’s Prep is driven by a passionate belief in the Joy and Wonder of Learning.
We are absoutely delighted to welcome JLC as a new sponsor of the Otford Village Fete 2026!
JLC was established by Jim Lewis in 1996 when Jim left Stratstones London (after 27 years) and has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional customer care alongside authorised Jaguar Land Rover servicing and repairs. As a family run Jaguar Land Rover Authorised Service Centre, we are proud to have partnered with JLR since 2003, when Jim successfully applied for a Jaguar and Land Rover Franchise and became the very first stand-alone ‘Approved Service Centre’.
Today, JLC continues to stand apart within the automotive industry. We are honoured to be one of the leaders in the JLR network for customer care and are proud to be the only privately owned automotive business to hold a Royal Warrant to His Majesty King Charles III. A recognition of the quality, integrity, and service standards that define our business.
Originally established in London, JLC has recently relocated to Sevenoaks, where we continue to provide the same personal , friendly, and professional service our customers have trusted for decades. We look forward to becoming an established and valued part of the Sevenoaks community, building lasting relationships with local customers while continuing to deliver the high standards of service JLC is known for. The company remains privately owned by Jim, who has dedicated over 50 years to working within the Jaguar Land Rover network and industry.
The family ethos is at the heart of JLC and was further strengthened in 2006 with the introduction of Jim’s son, James Lewis. Alongside James are his two brother-in laws Alex and Nicholas who have since become an integral part of the business. Sharing Jim’s passion for not only the brand but customer care and understanding people’s needs, the family has helped continue the values and standards that JLC was built upon.
We believe that being a family-run business is what truly differentiates JLC from other JLR retailers, allowing us to continue looking after our customers in true JLC fashion — with honesty, care, and a personal touch.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
There are fairground attractions, kids entertainment, music, food and lots of shopping. What will you do first?
GUIDE DOGS CHARITY
We continue to support Guide Dogs and were very proud to name a dog, “Becket,” through a donation to this wonderful charity following the 2019 Otford Village Fete.
why we have a fete
The Otford Village Fete has run for over 80 years and brings a lot of joy to everyone. Find out who benefits from the fete and how to apply for a grant from The Fete Fund by clicking the button below.