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Festivals and Seasonal Events

Among the huge variety of events going on in and around Dorset throughout the year you will find some fantastic festivals and seasonal events. From boogie woogie to kites, beer to steam engines, large scale festivals to food. You’re sure to be entertained at one of Dorsets tremendous events.

Below is just a sample of some of the great events coming up in the next month or so. You can also find more events to attend during your visit to Dorset using the events search facility on this page.

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Lulworth Castle - Wedding Fair

Lulworth Castle - Wedding Fair

It wouldn’t be February without the Lulworth Castle and Courtyard Wedding Fair – a lavish must-do event for every bride-to-be. Held in the 400 year...

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  1. Purbeck Fairtrade

    Purbeck Fairtrade

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    Festival

    Purbeck is a Fairtrade Zone
    Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. In the long term this establishes more sustainable communities - an aspiration shared here in Purbeck....

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    24 Feb 2012 To 24 Feb 2012
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    Add Corfe Castle Events to your Itinerary

    Corfe Castle Events

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    Competition/Game

    Wareham

    A 1000 years of history provides 1000 reasons to visit one of Britain's most important and dramatic ruins, dominating the skyline of Purbeck. Whether it is for spectacular scenery, to learn about the fascinating history of this medieval castle or just to enjoy a leisurely day out, Corfe Castle has...

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    Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle

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    31 Mar 2012 To 5 Apr 2012
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  3. Spring Tide Festival

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    Spring Tide Festival

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    Festival

    Bridport

    This spectacular West Dorset outdoor food event offers you the chance to meet and buy from West Dorset‘s hugely talented local producers who will once be on hand to show off Dorset produce at its very best, so expect to find everything on the shopping list from spring veg, fresh fish & local meat,...

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    19 May 2012 To 20 May 2012
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    Add I'm Dreaming of a Wyke Christmas to your Itinerary

    I'm Dreaming of a Wyke Christmas

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    Fete/Fair

    Weymouth

    Get into the festive spirit in Old Wyke Square on the 9th December. There will be mulled wine under the Christmas Tree, music and song, childrens' fancy dress, bells ringing in the tower, a roundabout, and so much more.

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    9 Dec 2012 To 9 Dec 2012
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    Add Lyme Regis Christmas Tree Festival to your Itinerary

    Lyme Regis Christmas Tree Festival

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    Festival

    Lyme Regis

    Experience the special atmosphere of Christmas in Lyme Regis Baptist Church as you look at the Christmas Trees decorated by local organisations.

    Over 30 Christmas Trees decorated by local organisations in the Baptist Church
    Open 10.30 - 18.00 every day (late Night on Friday 16th until 20.00)....

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    18 Dec 2012 To 22 Dec 2012
  6. Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

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    Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

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    Festival

    Lyme Regis

    A special 4-day Jubilee bank holiday. To mark 60 years of the Queen’s reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. The celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd, Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th June. Just some of the events taking place in Lyme Regis...

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    2 Jun 2012 To 5 Jun 2012
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    Bridport Literary Festival

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    Festival

    BRIDPORT

    THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL is now in its 8th year and a feast of events is planned with a stellar line-up of authors of both fiction and non-fiction, together with an eclectic mix of poets and literary pundits. A galaxy of writers will intrigue, excite and entertain audiences at venues all...

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    11 Nov 2012 To 18 Nov 2012
  8. Bridport Summer Festival of Culture

    Bridport Summer Festival of Culture

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    Festival

    Bridport

    The Festival with a variety of unique events and activities compliments the longstanding August town events.
    Further details to follow.

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    11 Aug 2012 To 27 Aug 2012
  9. Dorset Opera Festival

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    Dorset Opera Festival

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    Festival

    Blandford Forum

    Dorset Opera has established a considerable national reputation for the quality of its opera productions. One opera critic calling it “consistently on a par with UK’s five main opera companies”.

    This year’s production on July 25 ,27 and 28 is Verdi’s Il Trovatore. Whilst on July 26 and 28 are...

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    25 Jul 2012 To 28 Jul 2012
  10. Lyme Regis Jazz Festival

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    Jazz, Blues and Beer in Lyme Regis

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    Festival

    Lyme Regis Jazz and blues Festival featuring live music at various venues around the town.

    Grand Umbrella Parade on Saturday 26th !

    Bands playing this year are yet to be confirmed.

    Tickets on sale at the Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre. Telephone 01297 442138.

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    25 May 2012 To 27 May 2012