"Bohemia" - Arts & Farmers Market

Canterbury’s new arts & food market arrives August bank holiday weekend!

This coming bank holiday weekend finally sees the unveiling of Canterbury’s exciting new arts and farmers market “Bohemia”. On Saturday 23rd August, The King’s Mile will host the first of regularly held markets, bringing locally sourced produce, arts and crafts to the city centre streets of Canterbury.

If you haven’t ventured to this part of the city before then you really have missed out! These charming historical streets have a lot to offer. Not only will the market bring some vibrant and fresh flavours to the area, it will give the city centre a long overdue place to buy locally produced food and arts.

The market will stretch the entire length of The King’s Mile, from Guildhall Street down to the end of Palace Street. Come and savour some of the many great items on offer and also, don’t forget to visit some of the many shops, cafés and bars lining the streets that offer some great alternatives to high street stores - check out some of the featured shops displayed here on the right hand panel.

If you don’t make it to the market this weekend, don’t worry. Regular markets will be held every fourth Saturday of every month, giving you the opportunity to come along and revisit your favourite stalls and shops.

Call for artists and local farmers/producers!

The deadline for Bohemia has passed BUT we are still currently accepting applications.

Please contact Mitch Robertson 01227 862405 or mitch.robertson@canterbury.gov.uk first to check availability before applying.

If you want a produce stall at Bohemia please contact Tony Martin (Market Manager) on 07899 005700

If you are living and or working in the Canterbury district, producing unusual original craft to a high standard then we need you!

You are invited to submit your work for selection for Bohemia, Canterbury's own arts, craft and farmers market. The market will provide selected artists, designers and makers from the district with an opportunity to exhibit and sell quality handmade work/goods to shoppers from Canterbury's popular bohemian area on the Kings Mile.

Dates to remember:

First Bohemia: Saturday 23 August 2008 (and every 4th Saturday in the month thereafter)
Deadline to apply: Friday 1 August 2008 12 noon
Successful applicants will be notified by: Friday 8 August 2008

To qualify all entries must:

Be handmade, and not imported
Show creative flair and originality
Be produced to a very high standard
Hold valid public liability insurance up to £5 million

Priority will be given to makers/artists who meet the standard from the Canterbury District. Craft workers from outside the region will also be considered.

For full details and to apply download the Bohemia Application.

To receive a hard copy of the form, email mitch.robertson@canterbury.gov.uk