2023
Dorset’s only open-air pool
June 5 – September 3, 2023https://www.shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk/services/lido/
Gold Hill Festival
1-2 July 2023https://goldhillfestival.co.uk
Shaftesbury Fringe
21-23 July 2023www.shaftesburyfringe.co.uk
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show
16-17 August 2023www.gillshaftshow.co.uk
The Dorset County Show
2-3 September 2023www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk
Gillingham Walking Festival
2-9 September 2023www.gillwalkersarewelcome.btck.co.uk
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
9-10 September 2023www.cheesefestival.co.uk
Verve Wellness Festival
16-17 September 2023https://www.feeltheverve.com
Wessex Heavy Horse Show & Country Fayre
24 September 2023https://www.visit-dorset.com/event/wessex-heavy-horse-show-and-country-fayre/63805301/
Shaftesbury Carnival
30 September 2023www.shaftesburycarnival.co.uk
Gillingham Carnival
7 October 2023www.gillinghamcarnival.org.uk
Shaftesbury Christmas Market
10 December 2023 https://www.theatm.co.uk/events/cobbles-market-shaftesbury-5/
Gillingham Crafts Artisan Market
17 December 2023https://www.facebook.com/events/1288243368689913
2024
Snowdrop Season
Late January to Mid Marchwww.shaftesburysnowdrops.org
Shaftesbury Book Festival
15-17 March 2024www.shaftesburybookfestival.com
Spring and Countryside Show
Mayhttps://gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk/springcountrysideshow/
North Dorset Cycle Ride
Maywww.shaftesburyrotaryclub.org/gold-hill-cycle-ride/