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All the fun of the fair

All the fun of the fair

The Great Dorset Steam Fair

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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Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festival

SWANAGE BLUES FESTIVAL Every March and October thousands of music lovers come to Swanage Blues Festivals, where over 100 musicians perform at 40...

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    Add Weymouth and Portland Armed Forces & Veterans Celebrations to your Itinerary

    Weymouth and Portland Armed Forces & Veterans Celebrations

    Type

    Festival

    Weymouth

    Veterans have made and continue to make a major contribution to our Nation and the Weymouth & Portland Armed Forces Day Celebrations will provide a focus on the tireless work carried out by Veteran Associations, individuals and today’s Military Forces. With a host of displays and information...

    Dates

    From:
    22 Jun 2013 To 28 Jun 2013
  2. THE CATTISTOCK MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL

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    THE CATTISTOCK MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL

    Type

    Festival

    Cattistock

    After the hugely successful Dorset Knob Throwing in May, Cattistock and Chalmington are at it again with the CATTISTOCK MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL.

    Cattistock is one of the most attractive, popular yet secluded villages in West Dorset with a wonderful church (which claims to have the highest village...

    Dates

    From:
    22 Jun 2013 To 23 Jun 2013
  3. The Big Purbeck Summer Music Party

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    The Big Purbeck Summer Music Party

    Type

    Performance

    Valley Road, Harmans Cross

    With Hugh Budden and the Blue Chords.
    * Large Marquee * Full Licensed Bar
    3 hours of Soul, Rock, Rock n' Roll,m Blues and Country
    with award winning music artiste
    Hugh Budden and the Blue Chords featuring Pete Harris, Chris Collins, Jon Walsh, Steve Faithful, Rob Marshall, Jamie McGarrick and...

    Dates

    From:
    23 Jun 2013 To 23 Jun 2013
  4. Cream Tea

    Add Cream Tea to your Itinerary

    Cream Tea

    Type

    Fete/Fair

    Bridport

    Cream Tea to be held in the Garden of ‘Shute Haye’ Walditch on Sunday 23 June 2012 from 2.30 to 5.00 pm. An event for the whole family. Delicious home made Cream Teas. Various Stalls including Cakes and Plants. Fun and Games for all. Proceeds to the RNLI

    Dates

    From:
    23 Jun 2013 To 23 Jun 2013
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    Add Beaminster Festival of Music & The Arts2013 to your Itinerary

    Beaminster Festival of Music & The Arts2013

    Type

    Festival

    Beaminster

    The 2013 Beaminster Festival Of Music and the Visual Arts includes a brilliant programme of music, both classical and jazz, literature and an art exhibition of the work of local artists, potters, sculptors and furniture makers. Programmes with full details of everything that is going on may be...

    Dates

    From:
    30 Jun 2013 To 7 Jul 2013
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    Add Christchurch Music Festival to your Itinerary

    Christchurch Music Festival

    Type

    Concert

    The Town Quay, Christchurch

    Friday 5 - Sunday 7 July 2013

    Christchurch Music Festival

    Christchurch Quay

    Enjoy a weekend of live music and dance in the marquee.

    Starts Friday at 6.00pm. Saturday & Sunday from Midday.

    Refreshments and Bar

    Dates

    From:
    5 Jul 2013 To 7 Jul 2013
  7. UK International Boogie Woogie Festival

    Add 9th UK International Boogie Woogie Festival to your Itinerary

    9th UK International Boogie Woogie Festival

    Type

    Festival

    Sturminster Newton

    Located in the heart of rural Dorset with stunning countryside, and a long tradition in boogie woogie and blues music. The festival takes place in Sturminster Newton with the town coming alive with music and dance for 3 days.

    Simply the best Boogie pianists in the world.

    Dance events for...

    Dates

    From:
    5 Jul 2013 To 7 Jul 2013
  8. Flower & Quilt Festival

    Flower & Quilt Festival

    Type

    Festival

    Nr Bridport

    This very popular event takes place from 10am until 6pm each day. Entry is free but donations in aid of the church and Project LinusUK.
    Cakes and produce for sale, with teas and coffees.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Jul 2013 To 7 Jul 2013
  9. 'Big Mix'  Open Air Youth Music Festival By The Sea'

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    'Big Mix' Open Air Youth Music Festival By The Sea'

    Type

    Festival

    Lyme Regis

    A festival on your doorstep - an exceptional day out for young people, all the family and friends....

    This festival promises to be something quite unique in Lyme Regis and organisers are predicting a good turn out. Fran Williams B Sharp director said ‘It’s going to be cracking day out not just...

    Dates

    From:
    6 Jul 2013 To 6 Jul 2013
    From:
    6 Jul 2013 To 6 Jul 2013
  10. Lyme Regis Mackerel Festival 2013

    Add Lyme Regis Mackerel Festival 2013 to your Itinerary

    Lyme Regis Mackerel Festival 2013

    Type

    Festival

    Lyme Regis

    Celebrating the wonderful harvest of Lyme Bay, the Lyme Regis Mackerel Festival is an opportunity to explore all things fishy: food, fishing and other fun, family focused seaside things!

    Food and fishing are at the heart of this festival and so are the activities running in conjunction with it...

    Dates

    From:
    6 Jul 2013 To 13 Jul 2013