Interesting Dorset Festivals and Events
March 20, 2013Here are some of the events and entertainment taking place near Smedmore House, the stunning manor house rental Dorset which you might like to attend during your stay.



Here you will find a list of local attractions which also might be hosting special events.
Purbeck Arts Week Festival (PAW) 24 MAY-8 JUNE 2025
Chalke Valley History Festival 23 – 29 JUNE 2025
Dorset Opera Festival 22 – 26 JULY 2025
Camp Bestival 31 JULY – 3 AUGUST 2025
Swanage Regatta and Carnival 26 JULY – 2 AUGUST 2025
Great Dorset Chilli Festival – 2-3 AUGUST 2025
Dorset Steam Fair Postponed
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival 4-7 SEPT 2025
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival 13-14 SEPTEMBER 2025
Swanage Blues Festival 3-5 OCTOBER 2025
Purbeck Film Festival 17 OCTOBER- 2 NOVEMBER 2025
Bridport Literary Festival 2-8 NOVEMBER 2025