Special Events Calendar

March

South Street, Dorchester - Saturday 29th

We are really pleased to have this chance to run a farmers’ market right in the centre of Dorchester on this Saturday. We will be situated at the top end of South Street along side a craft market. The Round Table are organising this event to raise money for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

May

Shaftesbury Food Festival - Saturday 3rd

Now in its 4th year this event goes from strength to strength and once again Dorset Farmers' Markets have been invited along with many other local food producers to cook up a treat for the locals and visitors alike. Local bands and schools running games and competitions will provide the entertainment which promises to another great day out.
Visit Shaftesbury Food Festival web-page

Blandford Georgian Fayre - Monday 5th

The whole town centre is closed off for this huge street fair and market, our market is situated in East Street.
Visit Blandford Georgian Fayre website

Christchurch Food Festival - Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th

This huge two day event fills the whole town centre for the weekend.  
Visit Christchurch Food Festival website

June

Sutton Poyntz Open Day - Sunday 29th

This annual event at Sutton Poyntz (between Dorchester and Weymouth) attracts an average of 4,000 visitors each year and has always invited some local food producers along, however, the organisers this year wanted to promote local food and drink by having the Dorset Farmers’ market attend. 

July

Gold Hill Fair, Shaftesbury - Saturday 5th

Our farmers’ market will once again be outside, joining all the numerous other stalls in the town for the Saturday only. 
Visit Gold Hill Fair website