Events – Where to Find Jackdaw & Bear

Handmade Prints, Cards & Gifts at Local Markets & Seasonal Fairs

We love bringing our work out of the studio and into the heart of our community. Throughout the year, you’ll find Jackdaw & Bear at farmers markets, seasonal Christmas fairs and makers markets across Kent and the South East.

Come and browse our linocut prints, greeting cards, eco-friendly stationery, homewares and seasonal gifts in person, meet us, the makers, and soak up the atmosphere of these friendly local events.

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🌿 Upcoming Events

Heart of Whitstable Makers Market

Sunday 28th September, 10-3pm

Umbrella Community Centre, St Mary's Parish Hall, Oxford St, Whitstable CT5 1DD

• Free entry & plenty of local parking
• A day of locally made craft and produce
• Find us in the main hall– we’ll have seaside themed prints, cards & gifts

Jackdaw And Bear Stall at Chilham Craft Fair showing framed and mounted linocut prints and tea towels, and cork homewares

Chilham Craft Fair

 Sunday 7th September 2025, 10am - 3pm

Chilham village hall, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, Canterbury CT4 8DB

• Free entry & parking
• A day of local crafts, food stalls
• Find us in the 15th Century tithe barn – we’ll have autumnal prints, cards & gifts

Table displaying autumn inspired framed and mounted artworks under a marquee

Autumn Fair - Emmetts Garden (previously Fungi Fest)

Friday 10th to Sunday 12th October, 10-4pm

Emmetts Ln, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BA

• Free entry to fair- National Trust entry / membership applies
• 3 days of autumnal inspired crafts, amazing kids playground, explore beautiful woodland for fungi spotting, and delicious food and drink.
• Find us in marquee – we’ll have autumnal and fungi prints, cards & gifts

Elham Christmas Market

Thursday 30th October, 5-9pm

Elham Village hall, High St, Elham, Canterbury CT4 6SX

• Entry fee and raffle raising money for Pilgrims Hospice
• A warm and friendly evening of local crafts, food stalls supporting a good cause
• Find us in the hall – we’ll have Christmas cards and gifts

Chartwell Christmas Fair

Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd November, 10-5pm

Chartwell House & Garden, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS

• Free entry to fair- National Trust entry / membership to gardens applies
• 4 days of Christmas gifts and produce in the grounds of Winston Churchills family home
• Find us in marquee – we’ll have nature prints, Christmas cards & gifts

Festive Makers Marker

Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd November10-4pm

Rye Harbour NNR Discovery Centre - Harbour Rd, Rye Harbour, Rye TN31 7FW

• Free entry, parking a short walk through reserv
• 2 days of Christmas festivities stall holders showcasing nature gifts and produce
• Find us in visitor centre – we’ll have nature prints, Christmas cards & gifts

Heart of Whitstable Makers Market

Sunday 30th November, 10-3pm

Umbrella Community Centre, St Mary's Parish Hall, Oxford St, Whitstable CT5 1DD

• Free entry & plenty of local parking
• A day of locally made craft and produce
• Find us in the main hall– we’ll have seaside themed prints, Christmas cards & gifts

Silcocks Farm Christmas Fayre

Saturday 6th December. 3-8pm

Silcocks Farm Shop, Grange Road, St Micheals, Tenterden, TN30 6TL

• Free entry and parking
• afternoon and evening of Christmas gifts and produce atth organically run farm shop
• Find us in barn – we’ll have nature prints, Christmas cards & gifts

The Night Yard Christmas Fair

Sunday 7th December, 10-3pm

The Night Yard, Highland Court Farm, Bridge, CT4 5HW

• Free entry & plenty of local parking
• unique crafts, delicious treats, and delightful gifts. Need the perfect present or simply want to soak up the merry vibes, this market has something for everyone.
• Find us in the beautiful glass house– we’ll have prints, Christmas cards & gifts

Elham Farmers Market

Sunday 7th December. 11am-2pm

Village Square & Church, Elham, Nr Canterbury CT4 6TD

• Free entry and plenty of local parking
• Tasty local produce and food, local artists.
• Find us in Church – we’ll have nature prints, Christmas cards & gifts

Christmas in the Crypt

Saturday 20th December, 9am - 12noon

Wye church, High St, Wye, Ashford TN25 5AE

• Free entry & plenty of local parking
• Coinciding with the monthly Farmers Market the church will be full of local artists and makers.
• Find us in the beautiful historic church– we’ll have prints, Christmas cards & gifts

Heart of Whitstable Makers Market

Sunday 21st December, 10-3pm

Umbrella Community Centre, St Mary's Parish Hall, Oxford St, Whitstable CT5 1DD

• Free entry & plenty of local parking
• A day of locally made craft and produce
• Find us in the main hall– we’ll have seaside themed prints, Christmas cards & gifts

Why Visit Us at Markets?

• See our latest linocut prints and nature-inspired gifts before they hit the website

• Pick up event exclusives & seasonal designs not always available online

• Meet the maker behind Jackdaw & Bear and chat about commissions

• Support small business and shop sustainably

🙋 FAQ

Do you take card payments at events?

Yes – we accept contactless and chip & pin (including AMEX) and of course cash.

Can I order online and collect at a market?

Of course – just drop us a message to arrange.

What products will you bring?

We bring a mix of our prints, cards, stationery & homewares, plus special seasonal designs.

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