Rochester Sweeps Festival celebrates record-breaking attendance
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Rochester Sweeps Festival celebrates record-breaking attendance

7 May 2026 · Originally published 7 May 2026 9/10 Original headline: Town's Sweeps festival hailed a success as it records best attendance for a decade
The historic Sweeps Festival in Kent saw its highest visitor numbers in a decade, with 82,000 people gathering to enjoy folk music and Morris dancing. Local businesses reported a fantastic atmosphere as the community celebrated the 300-year-old tradition in its most successful year since before the pandemic.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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