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  • Turnworth DT11 0EE

    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. […]

    Free

  • Motcombe Village Fete

    Motcombe Memorial Hall The Street, Motcombe

    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. […]

  • Marnhull Fest

    Marnhull Recreation Ground Burton Street, Marnhull, United Kingdom

    Family fun day with stalls, inflatables,childrens entertainer, archery, fully stocked bar, food vendors and , live music.

    £3 – £7

  • Cranborne Village Church Fete

    Cranborne BH21 5PS Salisbury Road, Cranborne

    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 […]

    £1.00 – £3.00

  • Marston Magna Midsummer Fair

    Moat Field Marston Magna

    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 […]

    Free

  • Hillside Parishes Fete & Dog Show

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    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, […]

    £1

  • Ceilidh with Tim Laycock and Friends Caller Angela Laycock

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    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

    £10

  • Artisan Craft Fair

    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 […]

    Free

  • Tarrant Gunville Church Fete

    gunville manor church lane, blandford forum, dorset, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £2.50

  • Charlton Marshall Church Fete

    St Mary's Parish Church Bournemouth Road, Charlton Marshall

    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 […]

    £1

  • Strawberry Cottage Studio at Milton Abbas Street Fair

    Milton Abbas The Street, Milton Abbas, Dorset, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £7

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