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Dorset Knob Throwing

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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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2012 Jurassic Coast Earth Festival

2012 Jurassic Coast Earth Festival

Friday 4 May - Sunday 9 September 2012 Jurassic Coast Earth Festival is a celebration of England’s only natural World Heritage Site. Embracing our...

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  1. 2012 Jurassic Coast Earth Festival

    2012 Jurassic Coast Earth Festival

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    Festival

    Friday 4 May - Sunday 9 September 2012

    Jurassic Coast Earth Festival is a celebration of England’s only natural World Heritage Site. Embracing our shared global heritage, it brings together an exciting 4 month programme of events, activities and exhibitions across the 95-mile Jurassic coastline...

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2012 To 8 Sep 2012
  2. 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.

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2012 To 27 May 2012
  3. Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2012

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    Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2012

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    Festival

    Wareham


    Purbeck Art Weeks Festival has grown substantially over the last 10 years. The 2012 16-day event runs from the 26 May - to the 10 June and celebrates an impressive cultural programme, encompassing visual art, music, dance, film and story-telling. Drawing on the success of previous years, a major...

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2012 To 10 Jun 2012
  4. Hill View Primary School Spring Jubilee Fete

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    Hill View Primary School Spring Jubilee Fete

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    Fete/Fair

    Bournemouth

    Spring Jubilee Fete. Saturday 26th May 2012 11-2.
    Pony Rides, Barney Bay childrens entertainer, BBQ, design a flag competition, craft stalls, train rides, bouncy castle and much more! Come and join the fun!

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2012 To 26 May 2012
  5. An Evening with Mark Ormrod

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    An Evening with Mark Ormrod

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    Talk or Lecture

    Ferndown

    The Royal Marines Association has organised an evening with Mark Ormrod at the Barrington Centre in Ferndown. A Former Royal Marines Commando, Triple Amputee and author of autobiography ‘Man Down’, Mark will be giving a talk on his journey from being wounded to where he is today which will provide...

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2012 To 31 May 2012
  6. The Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne

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    Wimborne Minster Mini Flower Festival

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    Festival

    Wimborne

    Mini flower festival in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The 'Big Jubilee Thank You' will run throughout the festival giving people an opportunity to add personal well wishes to Her Majesty the Queen to special thank you letters being displayed in churches and cathedrals around the...

    Venue

    Wimborne Minster, Wimborne Minster

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jun 2012 To 5 Jun 2012
  7. Dorchester Festival 2012

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    Dorchester Festival

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    Festival

    Dorchester

    The world comes to town - five amazing days of international music, street theatre, film, comedy and outdoor performances. Broadcaster, writer and cook, Hardeep Singh Kohli is offering a wonderfully funny, laid-back evening’s entertainment in the Corn Exchange and Kawa Circus from Rajasthan and the...

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  8. Wimborne Street Theatre Festival - including the Coneheads!

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    Wimborne Street Theatre Festival

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    Festival

    Wimborne

    Street theatre festival to celebrate the opening of Wimborne's new square and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Music and dance and fantastic street theatre with the boneheads, the 'Nannies, the Pigeons, plus circus workshops, flame artists and Strictly Dumb Prancing.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jun 2012 To 2 Jun 2012
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    Wessex Folk Festival

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    Festival

    Weymouth

    On the first weekend of june, the Weymouth harbourside from Hope Square to the Town bridge plays host to the Wessex Folk Festival. This years family event will celebrate both it's 10th birthday and also the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. It will be one of the major events of Weymouth's jubilee...

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jun 2012 To 3 Jun 2012
  10. Jubilee Fayre and Evening Concert

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    Jubilee Fayre and Evening Concert

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    Festival

    Ferndown

    Music, sports (5 a-side football, tug of war etc) competitions, children's events, charity/voluntary group stalls, climbing wall, classic cars/motorcycles on view and more. Closing firework display at 10.00pm.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jun 2012 To 2 Jun 2012
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    2 Jun 2012 To 2 Jun 2012