Dorset Food & Arts Festival

17/06/2026

Something exciting is taking shape on the Great Field... ✨
Save the date – Saturday 1st August 2026.
The Dorset Food & Arts Festival is back in Poundbury for a celebration of great food, creativity, local talent and plenty of Dorset flavour. 🍴🎪 💫
More details coming soon... 👀

09/05/2026

The Dorset Food & Arts Festival 2026
returns to the Great Field in Poundbury- right in the heart of Dorchester on Saturday the 1st of August! 🍴🎭🎏

For one day, this beautiful green space transforms into our own little avenue of Dorset creativity, filled with independent food producers, local drink brands, artists, makers, growers and craftspeople from across the county.

Expect great local food and drink, handmade pieces, thoughtful finds, live music, conversation, creativity and a warm Dorset atmosphere throughout the day.
This is a celebration of the people behind Dorset’s food, farming, fishing, art and craft culture, the small businesses, family producers and talented creatives who help shape our county and keep high streets, markets and local communities thriving.🎉 🍻

Free to enter and open to everyone, the festival is a chance to explore, connect, support local and enjoy a day shaped by flavour, creativity and community spirit.

09/05/2026

Join us for the 22nd Bridport Food Festival on June 13th, a much-loved annual celebration of local food, drink and community.

With traders from Bridport and the surrounding area, you’ll find an incredible range of local produce to enjoy on the day or take home. From wild venison burgers and fresh oysters to Dorset cheeses, mushrooms and more, with plenty of samples along the way.

Alongside the food, the festival offers a full day of free activities for all ages, including:

🍴 Live demonstrations in the Cookery Theatre
💬 Community conversations in the Bridport Food Matters marquee
👩‍🍳 Hands-on sessions for younger visitors with Creative Young Cooks

No booking needed for activities, just turn up and get involved.

🎟 Tickets on sale from May 1st

• Advance: £3.50 (adults)
• On the day: £5.00 (adults)
• Under 18s: Free

03/05/2026

Good food. Great people. A proper Dorset day out ✨🩵
The Dorset Food & Arts Festival returns to the Great Field, Poundbury on Saturday 1st August 2026, 10–4, and it’s free to attend and enjoy.
Award-winning producers, brilliant growers, talented makers and local legends all in one place.

Expect incredible flavours, handmade treasures, live music, family fun, and that easy festival feeling all day long.
A true celebration. 🩵🎉

🩵🍴🎉

03/05/2026

Another new flavour for you! I’ve made Parma Violet Vegan Gelato 💜

Other flavours available today (whilst they last)
🤍 Natural
🩷 Raspberry
💛 Tutti Frutti
🧡 Custard Cream Ripple

03/05/2026

🌸 Our May Events Are Here! 🌸
Get ready for a month packed with fun, family-friendly activities.

03/05/2026

Great pastry doesn’t happen by chance - it’s crafted, layer by layer, with care and tradition.

Our puff pastry is made using a recipe passed down through generations, delivering that perfectly light, flaky finish every time.

Proudly awarded 3 stars by the Great Taste Awards, recognising exceptional flavour and quality in every bite.
No shortcuts. Just proper pastry, done right.

Order online and taste the difference (link in our bio)

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03/05/2026

03/05/2026

Thank you to all of you that came to the bird box today - I know I owe one of you some money so give me a message and we’ll sort that out!

Tomorrow I will have a couple of focaccia (half price as they are today’s)
More sausage rolls with black pudding, some with onion marmalade and a few savoury tarts,wild garlic n cheese straws

There’ll be a refresh on cakes including this lime & blueberry and nutty millionaires slice

I’ll stick a loose change jar out too so if you bring cash there’s a few quid there for you to take your change!

I’m learning - let me know if there’s anything you’d like to see in there