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Dorset 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 fabulous foodie days out. 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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  1. Lesley Waters Patron

    Add Christchurch Food & Wine Festival 2013 to your Itinerary

    Christchurch Food & Wine Festival 2013

    Type

    Festival

    Bridge Street, CHRISTCHURCH

    10 - 19 May 2013

    The award-winning Christchurch Food & Wine Festival will be taking place from 10 - 19 May 2013 with a multitude of mouth-watering events in Christchurch's restaurants, pubs and hotels - from tasty Thai cuisine to fine food dining, including themed meals, demonstrations and...

    Dates

    From:
    10 May 2013 To 19 May 2013
  2. Spring Tide Festival

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    Spring Tide Food Festival

    Type

    Festival

    Bridport

    Welcome to Spring Tide 2013!

    Now in its fourth fantastic year! Spring Tide 2013 is ready to rock again and welcome people this foodie festival at Burton Bradstock situated on Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast!

    As details of the 2013 festival take shape, we will be updating the Spring Tide...

    Dates

    From:
    18 May 2013 To 19 May 2013
  3. Swanage Bay Traithalon

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    Swanage Bay Traithalon

    Type

    Festival

    Swanage Bay Triathlon
    For Adults 16+
    Sunday 19th May, 2013
    750m Sea Swim, 20km Bike, 5km Run
    TO ENTER
    Online Entry is available at the bottom of this page, this will be successful using a PC.

    VENUE
    Stanpit Field, DeMoulham Road, Swanage, Dorset. BH19 1DN

    DIRECTIONS
    Take the A351 from...

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2013 To 19 May 2013
  4. Bournemouth 7s Festival 2013

    Add Bournemouth 7s Festival 2013 to your Itinerary

    Bournemouth 7s Festival 2013

    Type

    Festival

    East Parley, Christchurch

    As the largest rugby, netball and music festival in the world the Bournemouth 7s Festival is a must attend event in 2013. With over 300 rugby, netball and dodgeball teams competing in a range of competitive and social competitions, the festival is an action packed weekend of sport, music and...

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2013 To 26 May 2013
  5. Maypole

    Add Bridport's May Fair 2013 to your Itinerary

    Bridport's May Fair 2013

    Type

    Fete/Fair

    Rax Lane, Bridport

    Celebrating May Day on this Bank Holiday Saturday, there will be Maypole Dancers, Crowning of the May Queen, stalls and music. Displays by Bridport Dog Club and the South Dorset Vintage Motorcycle Club. Refreshments include a BBQ and Cream Teas.
    Entrance is free.
    Taking place from noon until 3pm.

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2013 To 25 May 2013
  6. Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2013

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    Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2013

    Type

    Festival

    Wareham

    Purbeck Art Weeks Festival has grown substantially over the last 10 years. The 2013 16-day event runs from the 25 May - to the 9 June and celebrates an impressive cultural programme, encompassing visual art, music, dance, film and story-telling.

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2013 To 9 Jun 2013
  7. Pitch on the Pitch 2013

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    Pitch on the Pitch 2013

    Type

    Festival

    Radipole Lane, Weymouth

    Pitch on the Pitch 2013 is a West Country festival extravaganza that for one day only will give you the chance to drink some scrumpy, have a good ol’ knees up and then crash out in your tent on the Weymouth FC pitch!

    When? Bank Holiday Sunday 26th May 2013. Campers can arrive to pitch their...

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2013 To 26 May 2013
  8. Quayside Music Festivel

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    Quayside Music Festivel

    Type

    Festival

    Custom House Quay, Weymouth

    Quayside Music Festival - next to the Ship Inn and The Rendezvous. By the Town Bridge.

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2013 To 27 May 2013
    From:
    25 Aug 2013 To 26 Aug 2013
  9. Kimmeridge Bay

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    Events at the Fine Foundation Marine Centre

    Type

    Participatory Event

    Wareham

    Various events, mostly family friendly. Booking might be neccessary and charges may apply - please contact the Marine Centre for further details. Toll-road charge of £5 applies.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2013 To 28 May 2013
  10. None

    Add Wessex Folk Festival 2013 to your Itinerary

    Wessex Folk Festival 2013

    Type

    Festival

    Weymouth

    Family folk festival along Weymouth's beautiful harbourside. Two stages showing acts on Saturday and Sunday (free). Morris dancing, food and produce stalls on Trinity Road. Nick Dow in concert on Saturday night (tickets available from Imagine Books, St Alban St, Weymouth). Ceilidh in Hope Square on...

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2013 To 2 Jun 2013