Events and what's on in Bridport
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The next 15 events in Bridport appear below.
06 May 2018
Bridport 5K & 10K Runs
Bridport, Dorset
A return of the very popular Bridport 5 km & 10 km will start and finish at St Mary's field by the football club on the western edge of Bridport.
The route will be open to traffic, however there are plenty of wide pavements, quite roads and cycle-paths to run on also with plenty of marshals around the course (32 Last year), the run is a safe, scenic route around Bridport Town.
10KM
The 10 km route will start in one of the main parks of Bridport, this is to help separate out the runners ...
19 May 2018
Vinyl Saturday
Bridport, Dorset
Vinyl Saturdays - essential days for collectors of Rock, Pop, Folk, Blues & Jazz with a Record & CD Fair plus the chance to search shops, Saturday Market Stalls and The Art & Vintage Quarter in St Michael's area of Bridport to find more records & cds for sale.
19 May 2018 to 20 May 2018
Spring Tide Food Festival
Bridport, Dorset
Take one West Dorset seaside village on the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast; combine with an eclectic mix of local food and drink, an exciting array of local producers, artisans and crafts...and what have you got?...the Spring Tide Festival of course! Back for its 9th sensational year!
Join us at Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock where there’ll be lots going on over the weekend to see and enjoy, with a strong community emphasis that will offer an opportunity to discover and meet local food ...
09 Jun 2018 to 10 Jun 2018
Vintage Tractor & Engine Rally
Bridport, Dorset
Vintage vehicle parades, ring displays, steam engines, market stalls and more. Bar and refreshments available.
Venue: Melplash Showground, Bridport.
10 Jun 2018 to 16 Jun 2018
Bridport Food & Beer Festival
Bridport, Dorset
The week of delicious food events around the town and surrounding area will take place from Sunday 10th June 2018, finishing with the Festival’s main event at Asker Meadows on Saturday 16th June when we join up with the Bridport Round Table Beer Festival.
Join the carnival atmosphere and a whole host of food and fun for all ages.
Entry is £3.50 for adults and FREE to children 16 years and under.
13 Jul 2018 to 14 Jul 2018
Jurassic Fields Music Festival
Bridport, Dorset
For those who missed last year's event, it will be offering a family a day out of fun and entertainment. Jurassic Fields will be showcasing the best music, comedy, food and entertainment the local area has to offer as well as having some well known artists perform and little gems we have found around the country.
Venue Askers Meadow
27 Jul 2018 to 29 Jul 2018
Bridport Folk Festival
Bridport, Dorset
The programme planning for the second Bridport Folk festival is well under way.
July 27th to 29th being the revised dates will favour many of the stalwart Festival goers as it is set between the more established Festivals along the south coast.
18 August 2018
Vinyl Saturday
Bridport, Dorset
Essential days for collectors of rock, pop, folk, blues & jazz records and CDs.
Come and see us at the rear of the Bridport United Church, 10am - 4pm! All your favourite Vinyl dealers. £1 entry.
18 Aug 2018 to 19 Aug 2018
Bridport Carnival
Bridport, Dorset
The fun-packed extravaganza includes a grand procession which features plenty of floats and colourful walking entries. The amazing torchlight procession from Bridport to West Bay takes place on Sunday evening and is followed by live music and fireworks.
19 August 2018
Buckham Fair
Bridport, Dorset
Buckham Fair is a great, old-fashioned, vintage fair that takes place in Beaminster, Dorset, every year in August to raise funds for local charities. This family day out offers all visitors a wide variety of things to see and do, whether you enjoy the funfair, or browsing through some of the best local artisan creations, indulging in some of the finest local foods from the area, taking part in some of our many horse and dog show activities, or simply watching enjoying the spectacles in our ...
11 Aug 2018 to 19 Aug 2018
Burton Bradstock Festival of Music & Art
Bridport, Dorset
Burton Bradstock will be filled with folk, classical and jazz music performed by internationally acclaimed musicians and some of the brightest young stars on the UK music scene.
You’ll be able to enjoy a superb exhibition by West Country artists in the village hall.
23 August 2018
Melplash Show
Bridport, Dorset
The Melplash Agricultural Society Show is one of the South West’s premier agricultural exhibitions and is held at The West Bay Show grounds, Bridport, Dorset on the last Thursday before the August Bank holiday. There really will be something for everyone at our show. The show is packed full of exhibits including livestock, horses, homecrafts and horticulture. There are over 350 trade stands selling everything from locally produced food to tractors….and plenty in between!
01 September 2018
Bridport Hat Festival
Bridport, Dorset
The town centre will be taken over by thousands of hat wearers throughout Saturday, with competitions, trade stalls, food & drink, live acts, some surprises, and a mass hat-wearing photo-op in Bucky Doo Square.
16 September 2018
Plant Fair
Mapperton Gardens,
Bridport, Dorset
Held at Mapperton House & Gardens, Beaminster, Nr Bridport from 10am – 4pm.
Admission to the plant fair is £3; benefiting charity – to be confirmed. Discounted entry to house & garden on the day. 30 stands throughout the grounds selling plants and garden ornaments. Sawmill café and shop will be open.
04 Nov 2018 to 11 Nov 2018
Bridport Literary Festival
Bridport, Dorset
The 14th Bridport Literary Festival welcomes all those who read books
and love literature.
BridLit goes from strength to strength and our programme of events this year has increased substantially to attract even bigger audiences of all tastes and all ages who come to Bridport from all over the country to enjoy literature.
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26 Mar 2018
The popular Resort Dorset magazine for 2018 is out today. Our free title offers visitors the chance to discover all the best things to see and do across the county.
Resort is packed with great attractions, activities, food and drink, shopping, events and more ideas for great days out. You'll also find lots of money-saving vouchers!
Keep an eye out for the bright yellow dispensers and pick up your copy soon - they'll be found in many hotels, holiday parks, shops, ... Read more...
7 Feb 2018
Dorset isn’t shy when it comes to fitness and is an increasingly popular destination for sporting events, especially running; no surprise, really, with the glorious coast and countryside scenes to savour, en route. And with many a race held across the county, throughout the year, it’s the perfect way to explore areas of our beautiful county that you may not normally see.
Whether you’re a bimbler, jogger, sprinter, or doing the distance, there’s a running event ... Read more...
14 Nov 2017
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and you will be when you discover the fantastic selection of Christmas markets and festive fayres that are set to be held around Dorset in the coming weeks.
If you’re getting organised with your shopping, these events are a great way to find those perfect gifts; if delicious food and drink is on your wish list, then you’ll love the tasty selection available from local producers; or maybe you’d like a day out to get you in the ... Read more...
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