Milton Abbas Street Fair
2025-07-26 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Milton Abbas, The Street, Milton Abbas, Dorset, DT11 0BP, 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 food and drink venues throughout The Street and Lake Field.
We hope that you will join in the spirit of the day and spend your money freely in support of local good causes which also benefit the communities in the surrounding villages and our nominated external charity for this year.
The ancient town of Middleton was founded in 934AD and was clustered around the Benedictine Abbey, nestling in the Delcombe Valley. King Athelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, granted the old town a market and a fair. This fair took place on St Sampson’s Day. St Sampson was the patron saint of the ancient town and the Abbey.
Joseph Damer, Earl of Dorchester, had this busy town removed in the 18th Century and in 1773 started to rebuild the present village in the next valley to make way for new landscaped estates, including a lake on the site of the old town, designed by Capability Brown.In 1973 the villagers recreated this country fair to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the building of the present day village. The Fair is on the last Saturday of July, the nearest to the original St Sampson’s Day, 28th July, and is held every two years.The Milton Abbas Street Fair has now become an established event, looked forward to by both residents and visitors alike. The 2025 Fair will be held on Saturday 26th July.

BIG TISBURY FETE PROMISES A FUN-FILLED DAY FOR EVERYONE!
2025-06-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Tisbury Football Club Field, High Street, Tisbury, SP36JR
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 on Saturday, June 14th, from 12 PM to 5 PM at the Tisbury Football Club field.

Non-Stop Entertainment & Family Fun

This year’s fete is packed with attractions – including the wonderful Coles Funfair – designed to delight and excite the whole family. Attendees can look forward to classic family games, giant inflatable slides, exhilarating three-legged and sack races, and the much-anticipated Tisbury tug-of-war. The popular dog show will return, inviting beloved canine companions and their owners to showcase their talents, while live music and captivating gymnastic and fitness displays will keep spirits high throughout the afternoon. Car enthusiasts will also enjoy a dazzling classic car showcase.

Local Delights, Puzzles & Community Spirit

A diverse range of stalls will offer something for everyone, from delicious treats and refreshing beverages to unique plants and home-grown veggies, local interest group displays, and an array of clothes, crafts, antiques, and novelty gifts – including a world exclusive – the first edition of the new St John’s East Window Jigsaw will be available for purchase. Connoisseurs will appreciate the selection of the best local beer, wine, and spirits, not to mention Tisbury’s signature cream teas and home-baked cakes.

“The Tisbury Village Fete is truly a highlight of our community calendar,” says Jerry Mason, Tisbury Parish Councillor and Tisbury Fete Organising Committee Spokesperson. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for neighbours and friends to gather, catch up, share a laugh, and simply enjoy being together. We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors Tisbury Parish Council, Coffee Angels, Boatwrights, Nadder Community Energy and Tisbury Football Club for their generous support, helping us create a memorable day that embodies the very best of Tisbury’s spirit.”

The Tisbury Village Fete is poised to be a day of pure joy and community celebration. Don’t miss out on this vibrant local event!

Event Details:

What: Tisbury Village Fete
When: Saturday, June 14th, 12 PM – 5 PM
Where: Tisbury Football Club Field
Sponsored by: Boatwrights, Tisbury Parish Council, Nadder Community Energy
More Information: www.tisburycarnival.co.uk/fete or 07564 141747

Poyntington May Fair 2025
2025-05-17 11:00 - 16:00 | Poyntington Manor House, Poyntington, Sherborne, DT9 4LF, 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), a Dog Show (registration 1-145pm, show 2pm), Duck Races (11.30-1.30), live music, a Café, BBQ, & Laycock Cider Bar with panini and pizza will keep you entertained, fed and watered! This is a charitable event in aid of our village church and hall and two local charities, The Rendez-vous,, and Sherborne Food Bank.

Artisan Craft Fair
2024-11-03 11:00 - 16:00
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.

Oborne Village Fete
2024-08-31 12:30 - 15:30 | Oborne Playing Field, Oborne, Nr Sherborne DT9 4LA, Oborne Playing Field, Nr Sherborne, DT9 4LA, 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.

Ceilidh with Tim Laycock and Friends Caller Angela Laycock
2024-07-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall, Ibberton, Blandford Forum, DT11 0EJ, 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

Marston Magna Midsummer Fair
2024-06-22 13:30 - 17:30
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.

TURNWORTH DT11 0EE Sunday 26 May 11:00 – 16:30
2024-05-26 11:00 - 16:30 | Turnworth DT11 0EE, Turnworth, Blandford Forum, DT11 0EE
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

Poyntington May Fair
2024-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Poyntington Manor House, Poyntington, Sherborne, DT9 4LF, 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.

Hillside Parishes Fete & Dog Show
2023-08-05 14:30 - 17:00 | Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall, Ibberton, Blandford Forum, DT11 0EJ, 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 Doomsday book.
Teas, cakes, Bar, plants, gifts, bric-a-brac, books, toys, tombola, groceries, raffle, side stalls, Ice Creams, Children’s area, Dog Show, Short mat Bowling, welly throwing, Hoopla, Balls in the Jar, Name the Bear, Catch the Duck, Guess the Weight of the Cake and many more.
Competitions 1. Single Bloom, 2. Garden on a Plate (children), 3. A plate of six fruit scones made by a man.
All very welcome

Stoke Abbott Street Fair
2023-07-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Stoke Abbott Village Hall, Stoke Abbott, Nr Beaminster, DT8 3JW
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. This year, proceeds will go to support the Bridport Clothes Bank as well as St Mary’s church and the village hall. Free parking from the Beaminster end. Entry £2 per adult, children under 16 free.

PIDDLEHINTON CHURCH FETE CORONATION YEAR
2023-07-15 13:00 - 16:30 | The Old Rectory, Piddlehinton, The Old Rectory, Piddlehinton, DT2 7TE
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 rides.
The very popular dog show will have classes for everyone!
All this and the chance to buy from many well stocked stalls including bric-a-brac, plants, cakes, preserves and books. And of course, the Silent Auction and Raffle with wonderful prizes on offer.
Relax and enjoy a wide range of refreshments – Hog Roast, Afternoon Teas, Ice Creams and Pimm’s stall.
Set in the beautiful Piddle Valley, just 5 miles north of Dorchester, DT2 7TE, everyone is welcome to come and spend time in our lovely village – we look forward to seeing you.
Entry Adults £1.50 free entry to children under 16
All Profits to Charity

Marston Magna Midsummer Fair
2023-06-17 13:30 - 17:00 | 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 Field with music, the world famous Dog Show, games and activities for adults and children.
This year’s highlights include axe-throwing and archery, the popular circus skills, and a Tug-of-War challenge. There will be a wide range of stalls offering different craft items and delicacies, and –of course – plenty to eat and drink. This year’s BBQ will have a few Caribbean options as well as the usual fare. Beer, local cider and Pimms and Prosecco will also be on the menu as well as homemade cakes and tea.

CHETTLE VILLAGE FETE - Dorset's Quirkiest
2022-07-30 | Chettle Village. Follow the strawberry adorned signs to find us., Chettle Village, Dorset, DT11 8DB
Put it in your diary – Chettle Fete is back in 2022 with a bang!

It’s no accident that Chettle Village Fete has earned itself the title of Dorset’s Whackiest Fete – it is truly is bonkers. As well as all the traditional favourites like cream teas & cakes, pets corner, face painting, bouncy castle, tombola, plant sale, book stall and bric-a-brac, there’s also a healthy dose of loopy Chettle humour: the Alternative Dog Show presented by The Brigadier, Miss Chettle Beauty Pageant presented by Raoul Bandana, the amazing Art Auction, the infamous Human Fruit Machine, Cowpat Bingo, Bang the Nail and you can place your bets for the Chettle Derby!

Throw in a wide choice of fantastic, quality food stalls (both meat and veggie), a fully-licensed and widely-stocked bar, plus a Big Prize Raffle with prizes so enviable you’d be mad to miss it: past winners have enjoyed tickets to Wimbledon and West End productions, well-known music festivals, lavish beauty treatments, fine dining and signed items from the likes of Terry Pratchett and Guy Richie. Over its time the fete has raised tens of thousands of pounds for local, national and international charities like Dorset Air Ambulance, local hospices, Marie Curie, Save the Children and many more.
Come and visit what is now widely regarded as Britain’s craziest and most original fete, in the heart of the West Country, where the juiciest strawberries grow, beautifully accompanied by Chettle’s very own dairy cream and all washed down with a pint of Dorset’s finest cider or ale (or a cup of tea, possibly…).

PIDDLEHINTON CHURCH FETE
2022-07-16 13:00 - 17:00 | West Lodge, Piddlehinton, DT2 7TD
The lovely English country garden of West Lodge, Piddlehinton will be the setting of this year’s Annual Church Fete.
Come and join us and enjoy a wonderful afternoon out for the whole family with children’s races, coconut shy, bowling alley, ‘welly whanging’, pony rides and duck races on the River Piddle. There’s even a dog show with classes for everyone!
All this and the chance to buy from many well stocked stalls including plants, cakes, preserves, books and white elephant. And of course, the Silent Auction and Raffle with wonderful prizes on offer.
Relax and enjoy a wide range of refreshments – Hog Roast, Afternoon Teas, Ice Creams and Pimm’s stall with live entertainment from Dorchester Ballet and Dance Club.
Set in the beautiful Piddle Valley, just 5 miles north of Dorchester, DT2 7TD, everyone is welcome to come and spend time in our lovely village – we look forward to seeing you.
FREE CAR PARKING.
All Profits to Charity

Marston Magna Midsummer Fair 2022
2022-06-18 13:15 - 17:00
This annual event continues to add new attractions! As well as BBQ, bar, Pimms and Prosecco, tea and cakes we also have more than 20 stalls selling everything from plants to local honey, bric a brac and gifts. A special attraction – for both children and adults – is Fiasco Circus Skills including juggling , plate spinning – and much more! And of course, the dog show and Temptation Alley will be in full swing for all you dog owners.Live music and entertainment throughout the afternoon and a visit from the local fire engine all add to the fun.
Of course, the famous MARSTON MAGNA DUCK RACE will kick off proceedings at 13:15 from The Mill in Rimpton Road.
See you all on the 18th June! Check the parish magazine and village facebook page for updates. As well as BBQ, bar, Pimms and Prosecco, tea and cakes we also have more than 20 stalls selling everything from plants to local honey, bric a brac and gifts. A special attraction – for both children and adults – is Fiasco Circus Skills including juggling , plate spinning – and much more! And of course, the dog show and Temptation Alley will be in full swing for all you dog owners.Live music and entertainment throughout the afternoon and a visit from the local fire engine all add to the fun.
Of course, the famous MARSTON MAGNA DUCK RACE will kick off proceedings at 13:15 from The Mill in Rimpton Road. This year we have a brand new raft of ducks with additional speed and navigational capabilities – make sure you reserve yours early! Duck 007 has already been auctioned.
See you all on the 18th June! Check the parish magazine and village facebook page for updates. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1572359703091036

Marnhull Fest
2022-06-04 12:00 - 2022-06-05 01:00 | Marnhull Recreation Ground, Burton Street, Marnhull, DT101PH, United Kingdom
Family fun day with stalls, inflatables,childrens entertainer, archery, fully stocked bar, food vendors and , live music.
