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Victory Marquee (formerly Miller Marquee)

Preparations for the 2008 War and Peace Show are now confirmed. There will be 40's entertainment throughout the day on all 5 days of the show. Free evening entertainment for onsite campers and exhibitors will be available on Wednesday evening and Thursday evening. Ticketed events on Friday and Saturday evenings must be booked in advance. Tickets are available from The Hop Farm at www.thehopfarm.co.uk

40's entertainment throughout the day is free to all visitors and will include these acts:

The Hop Farm's very own masters of entertainment, Adam and Tom, bring us a selection of songs from the days when Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr ruler over Las Vegas.

The Jive Aces - number one in the field of jump, Jive and Boogie!, see below for details of their Friday Night Spectacular

Bill Baker's Big Band - a popular band from the Netherlands recreate the music and atmosphere from Glenn Miller, see below for details of their Saturday Night Spectacular

Kas, the new forces sweetheart, back by popular demand, follows the tradition of Vera Lynn and Anne Shelton

Swing Time Dance Company - learn to jive with established favourites, Paul Crook and Natasha Hall

The Kohima Band of the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment - Kent's very own regimental band

Swingtime Sweethearts - a delightful duo entertain with tunes from the 40's and 50's

The Rochester Pipe Band - nothing can match the skirl of pipes to make one's heart beat

Paul Harper - madcap, zany and full of energy with his wartime humour. On a more sensitive side Paul does a world renowned reincarnation of the much loved crooner Al Bowlly

40's Fashion Shows recreate the 1940's look every afternoon from the munitions factory to the local palais from the NAAFI to the Silver Screen

Nobby Clarke on the keyboard - with a pint of beer or a cup to tea this is the perfect way to relax after a hectic day at War and Peace.

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Wednesday 16th July Free evening entertainment for onsite campers and exhibitors

1940's night featuring many of the entertainers who perform each afternoon in the Victory Marquee and dancing to Terry Elliott's "Sentimental Journey". An opportunity for everyone who is busy during the daytime to join in the Victory Marquee fun!

Thursday 17th July Free evening entertainment for onsite campers and exhibitors

4077th M A S H Party. Come as your favourite M A S H character, prizes for best costume!!! Live 1950's music performing wild Rock & Roll supported by Terry Elliott spinning the hottest 1950's platters.

Friday 18th July 7.30pm A NIGHT WITH THE JIVE ACES Ticket entry, see below

Once again, the fabulous band The Jive Aces will be performing the night away from 7.30pm. Guaranteed to get you on the dance floor, this colourful 1950s style show is open to all. Tickets are available now at just £10 per person, see link to The Hop Farm above.

Saturday 19th July 6.30pm BILL BAKER'S BIG BAND Ticket entry, see below

New for 2008, from the Netherlands, one of Europe's finest swing orchestras, we have Bill Baker's Big Band. Playing from 6.30pm till late. Also featuring Paul Harper in Cabaret and DJ Terry Elliott. Tickets are £25 per person and include a war time buffet and are available from The Hop Farm, see link above.