The Annual shows and events held in the County of Dorset are always worth a visit, many of them often have a range of Agricultural attractions and prize winning competitions. During the summer many of the coastal resorts hold firework displays and you can also find these listed below. This section of the website is constantly being updated so check the navigation for new content!

If you know of any annual shows or events that have not been listed, do contact us email editor(at)thedorsetguide.com

• Carnivals and Regattas in Dorset
• Cheese Festival Sturminster Newton
• Cranbourne Chase Woodfair
• Dorset County Show Dorchester
• Fireworks Displays around the County
• Gillingham and Shaftsbury Show
• Great Dorset Steam Fair
• International Kite Festival in Weymouth
• Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
• Stinging Nettle Eating Championships
• Portland Vintage Show
• Spirit of the Sea Weymouth and Portland
• The Melplash Show Bridport
• Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
• Wessex Folk Festival
• Weymouth Beach Motor Cross
• Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic Competition