Sandwich Salutes the 40s

When

Starts: 3 May – Ends: 5 May 2025

Free event

Living history displays and exhibitors will include the Desert Rats (who will display uniforms and equipment used in the Western Desert in 1942), 11 Group, a full-size Hawker Hurricane (celebrating the plane's 95th year) and civilian reenactors wearing outfits from the 1940s.
Beer tent run by Sandwich Medieval Trust.
Tea, coffee and bread pudding from an original NAAFI wagon.
Music and entertainment compared by DJ Reverent Boogie from Canterbury Jive.
Vintage music, dance and performances throughout the weekend from performers including the Dulcettes, LouLouSwings and May Blossom.
Classic vehicle display.
Market area selling retro original and reproduction clothes along with military surplus.
St Peter's Church craft fair.
The Empire cinema will be hosting a swing dance on Saturday from 5-9pm.