Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Each morning, Zoe, Peter, and Evie from Inspiration Creative get all generations singing and dancing together – and wearing some very strange outfits. They are ably supported by our wonderful band-in-residence Giddy Yup and mayhem is provided by the Hooden Horses – the living embodiment of the festival logo and Clarence the Dragon makes a much-anticipated appearance too.

Zoe and Peter are both BSL Level 3 signers and will be using BSL throughout the week at Hobby Horse Club, encouraging inclusion for everyone. For more information on the amazing work Inspiration Creative do during the year check out their Facebook page

Do you know the song?

” I know a friendly dragon and Clarence is his name. He lives by the sea in Broadstairs – and now he’s back again!”

For those of you that wish to dress up and join in the fun and games, there are daily themes which will be announced for 2026

Clarence & Friends Club – did you know you can join and receive 2 newsletters a year, a badge, membership card and a special dragon green lanyard – and an invite to the annual picnic during Folk Week? Membership is £7. Details online or at our bandstand merchandise stall during the week.