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Local Events & Markets
Whether you want to sample some fantastically famous local produce or discover something brand new made in Dorset, our wonderful food and drink businesses participate in events and markets throughout the year. Use this page to find the next opportunity or a wonderful local market to mooch around – always time well spent!
april
03apr(apr 3)10:00 am04(apr 4)3:30 pmAbbotsbury Easter Food Fair 2026

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Kick Off the Food Festival Season at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens! Friday 3rd April & Saturday 4th April Our first Dorset Food & Drink event of the year – and it’s going to
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Kick Off the Food Festival Season at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens!
Friday 3rd April & Saturday 4th April
Our first Dorset Food & Drink event of the year – and it’s going to be spectacular!
In collaboration with the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, we’re bringing together 40 vibrant stalls showcasing the finest local food, drink, and artisan crafts, plus live music to keep the atmosphere buzzing all day!
This is your chance to shop direct from Dorset’s finest producers, discover unique artisan creations, and enjoy a day out in one of the most beautiful settings in Dorset.
Bring the whole family, soak up the atmosphere, and celebrate Easter with us.
Time
3 (Friday) 10:00 am - 4 (Saturday) 3:30 pm
may
23may(may 23)10:00 am24(may 24)4:00 pmAbbotsbury Swannery Food & Craft Fair 2026

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Spring vibes, local flavours, and fluffy cygnets! Join us at Abbotsbury Swannery Food & Craft Fair on Sat 23 & Sun 24 May, 10am–4pm. Shop Dorset’s best food and crafts, enjoy
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Spring vibes, local flavours, and fluffy cygnets!
Join us at Abbotsbury Swannery Food & Craft Fair on Sat 23 & Sun 24 May, 10am–4pm.
Shop Dorset’s best food and crafts, enjoy live music, and explore family fun like the Swan Maze and Brambly Hedge Trail.
Tickets: £7.95 adults, £1 kids (includes Swannery entry!)
No dogs allowed.
Plan your perfect Bank Holiday day out!
Time
23 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 24 (Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Abbotsbury Swannery
Abbotsbury Swannery New Barn Rd, Abbotsbury DT3 4IG
june
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july
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august
01aug10:00 am4:00 pmDorset Food & Arts Festival 2026

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The Dorset Food & Arts Festival 2026 returns this summer with a celebratory showcase of the very best local flavours, creativity, and community spirit. Saturday 1st August 10am – 4pm –
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The Dorset Food & Arts Festival 2026 returns this summer with a celebratory showcase of the very best local flavours, creativity, and community spirit.
Saturday 1st August 10am – 4pm – The Great Field, Poundbury, Dorchester
This popular one-day event offers an unbeatable opportunity to support Dorset makers, bakers, brewers, artists, and growers in a vibrant outdoor setting.
What to Expect– Over 80 stalls will pop up around the Great Field offering:
- Delectable food & drink from local award-winning producers
- Handmade gifts, crafts & art
- Live music
- A welcoming space to catch up with friends and discover more about Poundbury
FREE entry for all – Explore the stalls, savour a local tipple, and soak up the laid-back, atmosphere. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, meeting the makers and producers, or simply enjoying the vibe; this community celebration has something for everyone.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
The Great Field - Poundbury
Peverell Ave E, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3RH
september
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october
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november
07nov(nov 7)10:00 am08(nov 8)3:00 pmDorset Food & Drink Winter Food Fair 2026

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Escape the high street this winter. Soak up the seasonal atmosphere, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a cosy tipple as you browse stalls from a curated selection local
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Escape the high street this winter. Soak up the seasonal atmosphere, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a cosy tipple as you browse stalls from a curated selection local producers and makers, offering delicious food and drink, handmade gifts, and beautiful crafts.
Whether you’re picking up something special for yourself or getting ahead on thoughtful Christmas shopping, it’s the perfect way to support local independent small businesses and savour the season.
With around 60 stalls, there’s plenty to choose from! Dorset Food & Drink are bringing together a fantastic collective of producers and makers with the buzz of a traditional market.
Stalls include local wines, cheese, spirits, honey, bakery, beer, cider, confectionery, preserves, chutney, coffee, olives, fresh meat, hot food, and a festive bar! Artisan crafts and homewares – perfect for gifts and practical too.
When you shop at events like this, you get to MEET the amazing people who make, bake, brew, farm, grow, cook, milk, preserve, pickle, and serve you with all this festive local loveliness!
To get you in a festive mood there will be music over the weekend from – Blue Bridge, Dr Jazz, Barbara Gasior and Aaron Carter.
Time
7 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 8 (Sunday) 3:00 pm
Location
Athelhampton House
Athelhampton, Puddletown
december
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january
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february
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march
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