Fetes Fairs Festivals and Fundraisers

Real Ale Festival
30/05/2025 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
The Real Ale and Cider Festival is the highlight of our calendar and we don't want you to miss out!
 
Real Ale Festival
31/05/2025 @ 12:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
The Real Ale and Cider Festival is the highlight of our calendar and we don't want you to miss out!
 
Real Ale Festival
01/06/2025 @ 12:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
The Real Ale and Cider Festival is the highlight of our calendar and we don't want you to miss out!
 
St Nicholas School Fete
 
St. Nicholas School, Child Okeford lets its hair down for the afternoon. Stall holders are needed so if you're interested get in touch.
 
Open Garden and Tea
08/06/2025 @ 14:30 - 17:00 at Littlebrook Farm, Belchalwell
 
Enjoy teat and ‘breathtaking views’ of the Blackmore Vale from the gardens at Littlebrook Farmhouse in Blandford Forum.
 
Shillingstone Village Flower & Open Gardens Festival
21/06/2025 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Portman Hall, Shillingstone
 
There are over twenty Open Gardens, mainly along the Main Road and Church Road, and with your entry you can pick up a map of where they are and the name of the host/ess showing the garden. Some gardens are new to the event and others have been open before. Please note some garden opening times may vary slightly.
 
Shillingstone Village Flower & Open Gardens Festival
22/06/2025 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Portman Hall, Shillingstone
 
There are over twenty Open Gardens, mainly along the Main Road and Church Road, and with your entry you can pick up a map of where they are and the name of the host/ess showing the garden. Some gardens are new to the event and others have been open before. Please note some garden opening times may vary slightly.
 
Chalke History Festival
23/06/2025 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]
 
Chalke History Festival
24/06/2025 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]
 
Chalke History Festival
25/06/2025 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]
 
Chalke History Festival
26/06/2025 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]
 
Chalke History Festival
27/06/2025 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]
 
Chalke History Festival
28/06/2025 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]
 
Open Gardens
28/06/2025 @ 10:00 - 17:30 at St. Andrew's Church, Okeford Fitzpaine
 
Visit our village, support the church, and enjoy checking out what some of our residents have done with their gardens.
 
Hey Day
28/06/2025 @ 12:00 - 16:00 at Community Centre, Child Okeford
 
Child Okeford's annual fete. More details coming soon.
 
Chalke History Festival
29/06/2025 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
  A week of history related talks, performances, experiences, activities and music for everyone with[...]
 
Milton Abbas Street Fair
26/07/2025 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Milton Abbas
 
The Villagers of Milton Abbas invite you to their 18th Century Street Fair. Whatever the weather, we hope you join in the fun of our Street Fair. We have tried to recreate the flavour of a country occasion using costume, rural crafts, entertainment and craft demonstrations. We expect to have a large number of stalls, with food and drink venues throughout The Street and Lake Field.
 
Great Dorset Chilli Festival
02/08/2025 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Stock Gaylard
 
THE HOTTEST DAY OUT IN DORSET We are delighted to be back at the Stock[...]
 
Hillside Parishes Fete with Dog & Flower Show
 
A fun afternoon for all the family in rural North Dorset.
 
Great Dorset Chilli Festival
03/08/2025 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Stock Gaylard
 
THE HOTTEST DAY OUT IN DORSET We are delighted to be back at the Stock[...]
 
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
13/08/2025 @ 08:30 - 22:30 at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
 
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show raises funds for the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society to help[...]
 
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
14/08/2025 @ 08:30 - 18:00 at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
 
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show raises funds for the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society to help[...]
 
Stock Gaylard Oak Fair
23/08/2025 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Stock Gaylard
 
Stock Gaylard Oak Fair is a totally unique event in rural Dorset. Stock Gaylard is[...]
 
Stock Gaylard Oak Fair
24/08/2025 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Stock Gaylard
 
Stock Gaylard Oak Fair is a totally unique event in rural Dorset. Stock Gaylard is[...]
 
Dorset County Show
06/09/2025 @ 08:30 - 18:00 at County Showground, Dorchester
 
Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration.  Find[...]
 
Dorset County Show
07/09/2025 @ 08:30 - 18:00 at County Showground, Dorchester
 
Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration.  Find[...]
 
Ride + Stride for Churches
13/09/2025 @ All Day at Varies
 
The Dorset Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity which, in partnership with the National Churches Trust, is dedicated to the preservation of Christian churches and chapels of all denominations in the administrative County of Dorset.
 
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
13/09/2025 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Durrant Field, Sturminster Newton
 
Arising from what Thomas Hardy referred to as 'The vale of little dairies', Sturminster Newton[...]
 
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
14/09/2025 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Durrant Field, Sturminster Newton
 
Arising from what Thomas Hardy referred to as 'The vale of little dairies', Sturminster Newton[...]