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Dorset is renowned for its local produce and as well as the regular farmers' markets that you can find sprinkled around the county, Dorset hosts a range of gourmet celebrations from beer, cheese and seafood festivals to large scale events showcasing the delectable delights from across the whole county!
There are plenty of tradional food events to delight - The Christchurch Food & Wine Festival takes place every May and is one of the premier events of its type, attracting top celebrety chefs to demonstrate their culinary skills.
The Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival brings together champagne and seafood around Weymouth's picturesque harbour in July. This fantastic event provides fun and entertainment for the whole family ...and of course lots of delicious local food for you to sample.
If cheese is your vice, then a visit to Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival is a must. This two day event takes place in September and celebrates all things cheese!
Browse our list of food and drink events taking place across Dorset.
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Festival
LYME REGIS
*THIS EVENT IS RESCHEDULED TO FRI 02-SAT 03 APRIL 2021 - please save the date!!*
With over 20 beers and 20 live acts across the weekend, this promises to be a hearty celebration of beer and music. Join us by the sea for drinking, singing, and…
The Marine Theatre, West Dorset
Festival
The world-famous Dorset Knob Throwing and Food Festival will return in 2021.
Festival
SWANAGE
Prince Albert Gardens, overlooking the beautiful bay, is the stage for cooking demonstrations by of top-notch chefs by day and popular entertainment by evening. Stalls offering a mouth-watering array of exotic fish fare and locally sourced fresh…
Festival
Southbourne
Celebrating vintage… American hot rods, custom motorbikes, classic cars and retro fashion. Wartime moments, dance displays, and live music from the 1920’s to the 1970’s - including Rock 'n’ Roll, Rockabilly, Lindy Hop, Blues, Jazz, Americana and…
Performance
Bridport
Jurassic Fields will showcases the best music, comedy, food and entertainment the local area has to offer as well as having some well known artists perform and little gems we have found around the country.
Performance
BOURNEMOUTH
Theatre meets vendetta, meets dinner show as our hero tries to unravel who's out to get him – and why!
A fully immersive dining show where you will be transported into a slapstick, cartoon style parody of James Bond. Featuring the much-loved…
Free Event
Bournemouth
New Dates! Bourne Free will be back in 2021 on the 9th and 10th July at Meyrick Park! Bournemouth Pride Festival - Bourne Free. We invite you to join us for a weekend of fun and frolics, good music, great entertainment and of course the famous…
Festival
Weymouth
A visit to the award winning atmospheric Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival offers an amazing opportunity to gain a better understanding of the superb seafood available to us just off our wonderful shores.
Show/Display
Nr SHAFTESBURY
A traditional midweek Agricultural Show with over 2000 animals plus Kennel Club Dog Show. 500 Trade & Craft stands, food hall & farmers market. All day events in 3 rings. A great day out for all the family.
Festival
Dorchester
The annual Dorchester Cider Festival returns to Borough Gardens on Saturday 15th August at 15:00. A FREE family friendly celebration of the regions finest cider producers, special guests, great food and live music throughout the day. Meet and be…
Show/Display
Blandford Forum
Steam engine exhibits, vintage vehicles, heavy shire horses and rural crafts. Working rural displays on a 500-acre site including old time steam funfair. Tickets on sale from Tourist Information Centres across Dorset.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Blandford Forum
Festival
Bournemouth
The award winning and internationally renowned Bournemouth Air Festival is back again for 2019. You can enjoy 4 days of action and entertainment in the air, on land and at sea from 29 August - 1 September. This is a fantastic opportunity to see…
Performance
BOURNEMOUTH
Straight from the stage of London's West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, this international sensation is now coming to Key West on Friday 1st October 2021.
Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a…
Performance
BOURNEMOUTH
Straight from the stage of London's West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, this international sensation is now coming to Key West on Saturday 2nd October 2021.
Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a…
Performance
BOURNEMOUTH
Cluedo meets Agatha Christie in a classical and hilarious murder mystery dinner!
Be immersed into this side-splitting interactive experience with Sherlock Holmes, Watson and an incredible cast where you too get to be a detective and everyone is…
Cinema & Film
Blandford Forum
***Cancelled***
Following on from our very popular outdoor film showings, we have a new programme of Autumn Cinema & Supper Evenings. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal plus a film in the relaxed surroundings of The Scented Botanist at Keyneston Mill.
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