Dorset Knob Throwing
When? 05 May 2019
Where? Kingston Maurward House, Gardens & Animal Park - Dorchester
Moores, creators of the famous Dorset Knob, and Kingston Maurward College, will assist us in supporting this unique Dorset event.
As well as knob throwing there will be additional fun knob attractions including Knob Eating, Knob Painting, a Knob & Spoon Race, Guess the weight of the Big Knob, Knob Darts and a Knob Pyramid. and other more traditional entertainment will be laid on to make this a really enjoyable day out with a difference.
The Frome Valley Food Festival will run alongside the Knob Throwing. There will be the opportunity to sample, taste and purchase a fine range of foods including breads, cheeses, ciders, meats, game & poultry, pies, preserves and puddings, in addition to chocolate, coffee and wine supplied by well respected local businesses.
More information:
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Event hosted by:
Kingston Maurward House, Gardens & Animal Park
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, DT2 8PY
Tel: 01305 215003
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