Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
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Friendly event for all the family being held in large Old Rectory garden in this rural hamlet. Strong historic connections with Thomas Hardy - see Hardy's Owl in adjacent church. Come & enjoy: - Teas - Plants & Produce - Bric-a-brac - Music - Kids’ activities & more.... Raising funds for the upkeep of St […]
A right old Mampus in Motcombe. Come see the scarecrows, flying hawks and race the snails. Beat the hunger with something from the BBQ, Pina’s noodle bar or Platinum Platters. […]
Family fun day with stalls, inflatables,childrens entertainer, archery, fully stocked bar, food vendors and , live music.
A traditional village fete will be held in the beautiful gardens of Cranborne Manor, by kind permission of Lord and Lady Cranborne. There is something for everyone in this delightful and historic Dorset setting. Admission to the amazing gardens is included in the entry fee. There will be traditional stalks, local produce, plenty of entertainment […]
This established village fair starts with a Duck Race at 1pm which starts from outside the Mill in Rimpton Road. We then open the Fair at 1.30 in the Moat […]
A Traditional Villages Church Fete and Dog Show organised by the Parishes of Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland located at the Village Hall, in Ibberton DT11 0EL https://www.ibbertonvillagehall.co.uk/Hillside-Parishes-Fete-Dog-Show-2023/ . The villages, […]
27.7.2024 @ 7.00 pm Ceilidh with Tim Laycock Village Hall, Ibberton DT110EJ, Funds Ibberton Church £10 pp What 3 words ///deaf.champions.thinkers
Wonderful, Christmas Artisan Craft Fair, with over 20 stall-holders, selling a huge range of unique, festive gifts all under one roof. Delicious cakes and jacket potatoes for sale, as well […]
Join us the Tarrant Gunville Church Fete on Saturday 14th June at 2.15pm. Renowned for its amazing Tea and Cake stall, not to mention all the fun of a traditional […]
Taking place in the Village Garden at the rear of the Charlton Marshall Church beside the river with Classic Cars, BBQ, Pimms, Tea and Cakes, Plants, Tombola, Raffle and so […]
The Fifeheads’ Village Fete and Flower Festival Stalls, refreshments, children’s games, raffle, plants
Strawberry Cottage Studio is opening as part the Milton Abbas Street Fair on Saturday 26th July. Louise Freir will be displaying many creative pieces such as pen and watercolour paintings […]
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