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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  • 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
  • Annual Fair & Fun Dog Show

    Upper Leigh Farm, East Knoyle East Knoyle, dorset, United Kingdom

    The Shaftesbury Branch of Save the Children will be holding its 25th Anniversary Fun Fair & Fun Dog Show on Sunday, 31st May at Upper Leigh Farm, East Knoyle, SP3 […]

    Free
  • Tarrant Gunville Church Fete

    Gunville Manor Tarrant Gunville, Blandford Forum

    This year's Tarrant Gunville Fete will take place on Saturday 6th June at 2.15pm in the glorious gardens of historic Gunville Manor.  There will be tea and homemade cakes, produce stall, Pimm's station, bric-a-brac, books, bottle tombola, games and lots more.  Izi Styles and Back to the Shack will performing live too!  Family fun for […]

    £2.50