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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. Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2013

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    Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2013

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    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Kimmeridge Bay

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    Events at the Fine Foundation Marine Centre

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    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
  5. None

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    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
  6. Lyme Regis Jazz Festival

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    Lyme Regis Jazz, Blues and Real Ale Festival

    Type

    Festival

    Lyme Regis

    The event has this year been named the Jazz, Blues & Real Ale Weekend and will take place from Friday, May 31st to Sunday, June 2nd, with all acts appearing at the Marine Theatre.

    Acts this year are as follows:
    Friday 31st May:
    4pm - Opening Ceremony at Cobb Gate (opened by the Mayor of Lyme...

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2013 To 2 Jun 2013
  7. Colourful Musicians at Wimborne Folk Festival

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    Wimborne Minster Folk Festival

    Type

    Festival

    Wimborne

    Morris dancing in the streets, Appalachian and Irish dancing in the Cornmarket, ceilidhs, concerts in the Allendale Centre, free children's entertainment, workshops and music sessions in pubs.

    Visit www.wimbornefolk.co.uk for more information.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Jun 2013 To 9 Jun 2013
  8. Crab Festival

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    Crab Festival

    Type

    Festival

    Lyme Regis

    Celebrating the crustaceans of Lyme Bay, the Lyme Regis Crab Festival is an opportunity to explore all things crabby: food, fishing and the finer things in life. After all, there’s nothing quite like munching away at a freshly made crab sandwich while sitting in the sunshine by the sea to make you...

    Dates

    From:
    8 Jun 2013 To 15 Jun 2013
  9. West Dorset Vintage Rally

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    Vintage Tractor & Stationary Engine Rally 2013

    Type

    Festival

    Bridport


    37th Annual West Dorset Vintage Rally held on weekend 08 - 09 June 2013. Saturday 10am bygones auction, and with vehicle parades, ring displays, steam engines, market stalls, bar & refreshments. Held at the Melplash Show site at West Bay.
    Further details on http://wdvtsec.webplus.net

    Dates

    From:
    8 Jun 2013 To 9 Jun 2013
  10. Bridport Food Festival 2013

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    Bridport Food Festival 2013

    Type

    Festival

    Bridport

    The BRIDPORT FOOD FESTIVAL will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with 8 days of exciting foodie events for all ages to enjoy.

    A list of confirmed events has now been posted on the Festival website www.bridport foodfestival.com and early information is available from Bridport, Lyme Regis...

    Dates

    From:
    10 Jun 2013 To 16 Jun 2013