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PIDDLEHINTON CHURCH FETE CORONATION YEAR

The Old Rectory, Piddlehinton The Old Rectory, Piddlehinton

The lovely English country garden of The Old Rectory, Rectory Road, Piddlehinton will be the setting of this year’s Annual Church Fete. Come and join us and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of entertainment for the whole family with a display by Dorchester Ballet and Dance Club, children’s races, coconut shy, skittles, ‘welly whanging’ and pony […]

£1.50 – £16

Stoke Abbott Street Fair

Stoke Abbott Village Hall Stoke Abbott, Nr Beaminster

One of the region’s most popular events, the traditional Stoke Abbott Street Fair will take place from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday 16th July - the first time it’s been held on a Sunday. There’s fun for all the family with enticing stalls, entertainment, craft displays, ferret-racing, a novelty dog show, cream teas and more. […]

£2

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, located in rural North Dorset, all nestle in the lee of Bulbarrow Hill, a magnificent view mostly unchanged since when it was recorded in the […]

£1

Poyntington May Fair

Poyntington Manor House Poyntington, Sherborne, United Kingdom

Something for everyone - a village fair with external stallholders and village stalls, the Wessex Morris Men, live music, activities for children including a Fancy Dress Competition for best book character (judging 2pm). In aid of All Saints Church, The Weldmar and The Rendezvous.

Free

TURNWORTH DT11 0EE Sunday 26 May 11:00 – 16:30

Turnworth DT11 0EE Turnworth, Blandford Forum

Please join us in large Old Rectory garden to enjoy: Teas; Plants & Produce; Bric-a-brac; Craft; Live music & Activities for all the family. Free entry & parking. Funds raised for upkeep of St Mary's Church

Free

Marston Magna Midsummer Fair

Traditional village fair that starts with the Dick Race at 1pm. The fair is in the Moat Field from 1:30pm with BBQ, bars, teas and cakes. stalls and entertainment for all the family- including an infamous Dog Show.

Free

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

Oborne Village Fete

Oborne Playing Field, Oborne, Nr Sherborne DT9 4LA Oborne Playing Field, Nr Sherborne, United Kingdom

Traditional fete with all the usual much loved stalls - Granny's Attic, Produce, Tombola, BBQ, Tea and Cake, Children's Corner, Duck Race and lots, lots more! All to the sound of the Wriggle Valley Jazz Band in the background.

£1

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 as art, sculpture, glass, ceramics, prints, jewellery, textiles, soaps, skincare, toiletries, candles, preserves and much more. Free entry and ample parking.

Free

Poyntington May Fair 2025

Poyntington Manor House Poyntington, Sherborne, United Kingdom

Held in the Courtyard and Gardens (open to the public) of the lovely 15th C Manor in Poyntington, a small village just north of Sherborne, we have over 30 stalls from local artisans & villagers, including our renowned plant and cake stalls, and an Art Fair for you to browse.  Sharandy's Birds of Prey (11-2pm), […]

Free

BIG TISBURY FETE PROMISES A FUN-FILLED DAY FOR EVERYONE!

Tisbury Football Club Field High Street, Tisbury

Tisbury is buzzing with excitement as preparations are underway for the big Tisbury Village Fete, set to bring the community together for a fantastic day of entertainment, laughter, and local delights. Generously sponsored by local property agents Boatwrights, Coffee Angels, Tisbury Parish Council, Tisbury Football Club and Nadder Community Energy, the fete will take place […]

Free

Milton Abbas Street Fair

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

The Villagers of Milton Abbas invite you to their 18th Century Street Fair Whatever the weather, we hope you join in the fun of our Street Fair. We have tried to recreate the flavour of a country occasion using costume, rural crafts, entertainment and craft demonstrations. We expect to have a large number of stalls, with […]

£17