Fetes Fairs Festivals and Fundraisers

Burger and Quiz Night January
30/01/2026 @ 06:00 - 09:00 at Airfield, Compton Abbas
 
Get your teams names ready and bring your competitive spirit. Join us for a night of light entertainment and good food. Keep the January Blues at bay and exercise that grey matter with a refreshing night out at Lore of the Sky.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
11/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
Cake Concert with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Teatime Trio
11/02/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:30 at Village Hall, Child Okeford
 
BSO Cake Concerts demonstrate the power of music to connect people, rekindle relationships with loved ones, and even recall past experiences. Specifically developed for people living with dementia, Cake Concerts are open to everyone, whether living in the community or in care and residential homes.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
12/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
13/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
14/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
15/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
How to Catch a Bookwitch
18/02/2026 @ 11:00 - 13:00 at Village Hall, Child Okeford
 
An open hearted show aimed at children aged 4+. Exploring the importance of libraries, sharing stories and not judging people. The show features live music, puppetry and storytelling. Created with inclusion in mind, key-word signing and integrated captions.
 
It’s Pantomime Time…..Robbin’ Robin
 
I'm Robin Hood. Get me out of here!
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
21/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
It’s Pantomime Time…..Robbin’ Robin
 
I'm Robin Hood. Get me out of here!
 
It’s Pantomime Time…..Robbin’ Robin
 
I'm Robin Hood. Get me out of here!
 
Burger and Quiz Night February
27/02/2026 @ All Day at Airfield, Compton Abbas
 
Get your teams names ready and bring your competitive spirit. Join us for a night of light entertainment and good food. Keep the January Blues at bay and exercise that grey matter with a refreshing night out at Lore of the Sky.
 
An Afternoon with Timothy Medhurst
11/03/2026 @ 14:00 at The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary
 
Sero invites you to an afternoon with renowned antiques expert and TV personality Timothy Medhurst, who will be sharing his journey. passions and views on antiques. Includes full afternoon tea and raffle.
 
Three Okefords Preservation Society
16/05/2026 @ 10:00 at TOPS Showground, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an unforgettable day out with steam, agricultural machines, tractor pulling and much more. 
 
Three Okefords Preservation Society
17/05/2026 @ 10:00 at TOPS Showground, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an unforgettable day out with steam, agricultural machines, tractor pulling and much more. 
 
Cursus Festival
22/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 21:00 at Myncen Farm, Minchington
 
A 3 day family-friendly festival bringing together good people, great music and delicious food and cider. Cursus prides itself on being a fun, inclusive and grassroots event - a place to chill and make new friends and great memories.
 
Cursus Festival
23/05/2026 @ 10:00 - 21:00 at Myncen Farm, Minchington
 
A 3 day family-friendly festival bringing together good people, great music and delicious food and cider. Cursus prides itself on being a fun, inclusive and grassroots event - a place to chill and make new friends and great memories.
 
Cursus Festival
24/05/2026 @ 10:00 - 21:00 at Myncen Farm, Minchington
 
A 3 day family-friendly festival bringing together good people, great music and delicious food and cider. Cursus prides itself on being a fun, inclusive and grassroots event - a place to chill and make new friends and great memories.
 
Dorset Tractor Fest
05/06/2026 @ All Day at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
 
A weekend of fun in the country
 
Dorset Tractor Fest
06/06/2026 @ All Day at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
 
A weekend of fun in the country
 
Dorset Tractor Fest
07/06/2026 @ All Day at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
 
A weekend of fun in the country
 
Dorset Bikefest
19/06/2026 @ All Day at Wareham, Wooders Campsite
 
Dorset Bike Festival is a family friendly festival for bikers in the South of England (and anywhere) to enjoy the Biking community together. We are dedicated to raising funds for the Docbike charity while providing an exciting line-up of activities, including ride-outs (and ride-ins), demonstrations, educational talks and workshops, live music, amazing stands from the biggest - and smallest - of Bike dealers and Biker traders, delicious food and drink offerings, and family-friendly camping and glamping options so you don't necessarily need to bring much more than your family - and your bike!
 
Dorset Bikefest
20/06/2026 @ All Day at Wareham, Wooders Campsite
 
Dorset Bike Festival is a family friendly festival for bikers in the South of England (and anywhere) to enjoy the Biking community together. We are dedicated to raising funds for the Docbike charity while providing an exciting line-up of activities, including ride-outs (and ride-ins), demonstrations, educational talks and workshops, live music, amazing stands from the biggest - and smallest - of Bike dealers and Biker traders, delicious food and drink offerings, and family-friendly camping and glamping options so you don't necessarily need to bring much more than your family - and your bike!
 
Dorset Bikefest
21/06/2026 @ All Day at Wareham, Wooders Campsite
 
Dorset Bike Festival is a family friendly festival for bikers in the South of England (and anywhere) to enjoy the Biking community together. We are dedicated to raising funds for the Docbike charity while providing an exciting line-up of activities, including ride-outs (and ride-ins), demonstrations, educational talks and workshops, live music, amazing stands from the biggest - and smallest - of Bike dealers and Biker traders, delicious food and drink offerings, and family-friendly camping and glamping options so you don't necessarily need to bring much more than your family - and your bike!
 
Chalke History Festival
22/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
23/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
24/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
25/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
26/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
27/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
28/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.