insideKENT Magazine Issue 77 - August 2018 | Page 44

TOWNSPOTLIGHT Spotlight on FOLKESTONE cont. The Quarterhouse Folkestone Triennial The Chambers A pub, an entertainment spot, a great coffee shop and a cosy, intimate restaurant all rolled into one lovely venue with excellent food. Marinated salmon steak with Mediterranean vegetables and rice; the meatball sandwich with rich tomato sauce and grilled cheese in a sub served with fries and dip; and butternut squash, pine nut and spinach risotto are among the highlights on a delicious and diverse menu. ANNUAL EVENTS Folkestone Harbour Music Festival // Aug This is a free two-day music festival held each year in August to raise funds for the RNLI. This is a chance to see up-and-coming bands as they begin their music careers, and to spot those who have been in the business a while as they do their bit for the local area and charity. 44 Folkestone Creative Quarter Folkestone Triennial // Sep-Nov This eagerly anticipated art festival allows the town of Folkestone to become an artistic hub for two exciting, fun-filled months. It is thanks to the Folkestone Triennial that there are now 27 permanent new artworks in the town, and both new and established