Announcements and News
Today’s the day – countdown has started
The countdown has started Today’s the day! Come along and support local charities, businesses, clubs and youth organisations who have spent the summer creating fabulous floats for Hythe Venetian Fete. Tickets are available online [...]
Hythe Venetian Fete fireworks display
Hythe Venetian Fete fireworks display Unfortunately, the Hythe Venetian Fete fireworks cannot take place this year. We are exploring with the fireworks contractor whether we can hold the display later in the year. The [...]
High Street accountants sponsor Fete prizes
High Street accountants sponsor Fete prizes Thank you to Kings Accounting who have stepped in to support the prizes for Hythe Venetian Fete. Tracey Tompsett, Accountant, commented: "Kings Accounting Ltd are a small, family [...]
Fete day volunteers needed
Fete day volunteers needed Behind the magic of Hythe Venetian Fete lies a dedicated team of volunteers. The Venetian Fete simply wouldn’t exist without the energy and enthusiasm of local volunteers. Whether you’re a [...]
Join our party – enter a float today
Join our party - enter a float today Entering a float in Hythe Venetian Fete is a unique way to promote your charity, local community organisation, youth centre or sports club. There are just [...]
Get tickets for Hythe Venetian Fete
Get tickets for Hythe's most magical event Tickets for Hythe Venetian Fete 2026 are available to buy online now! The decision to move all ticket sales online was taken to lighten the load on [...]
Free concerts to return ahead of the big day
Music acts supported by local card shop and chippie Hythe Venetian Fete is pleased to see the return of the free canal bank concerts on Sunday 16 August and Monday 17 August. Hythe Town [...]
Care home group supports Fete’s accessible seating
Care home group supports Fete’s accessible seating A care home opening in Hythe this summer is supporting the accessible seating platform for wheelchair users. Martello Manor by Boutique Care Homes has offered to sponsor [...]
AW Construction steps up to support Hythe Venetian Fete
AW Construction steps up to support Hythe Venetian Fete AW Construction has signed up as a primary supporter of Hythe Venetian Fete. As a long-standing local employer with strong roots in the Folkestone and [...]
Grants from RDHCT and Council support Hythe Venetian Fete 2026
Grants from Hythe Town Council and RDHCT ensure Fete can continue this year Generous grants from Roger De Haan Charitable Trust (RDHCT) and Hythe Town Council (along with sponsorship from local businesses) are helping [...]
We’re officially open for entries
We're officially open for Grand Parade entries The 74th Hythe Venetian Fete is officially open for entries! The Hythe Venetian Fete Grand Parade is a celebration of creativity and teamwork. And there's also some [...]
Thank you, Boyd
Thank you, Boyd After approximately 30 years of managing ticket sales for the Hythe Venetian Fete as a volunteer, the time has come for Boyd Garrard to step back from this role. Boyd managed [...]
Follow us on Insta!
#HelloInsta @hythevenetianfete We've finally got an Instagram account running - ignore any old ones you may have followed. We have a brand new one here The 100th person to follow us will get free [...]
Making memories for generations to come
Making memories for generations to come We’re recruiting! Committee members, Site Manager, Ticket Coordinator, Volunteers Leader Do you have a passion for the local community, Hythe and the surrounding area? Do you want to [...]
We’re updating our website
We're updating the website Please be patient whilst we update our website in preparation for the Hythe Venetian Fete 2026. It's being updated live and we'll let you know when it is fully up [...]
Date announcement 2026
Venetian Fete 2026 - date confirmed The date for the Hythe Venetian Fete has been confirmed as Wednesday 19th August. We can't wait to see you. Plans are getting underway and we have lots [...]
Winners receive prizes
An awards evening for the winners and runners up of Hythe Venetian Fete 2024 was held Hythe Town Hall on 9 January 2025. The evening was attended by Honorary President John Schoner, Chair Steve [...]