Dorset Food and Arts Festival - 1st August
Sat 01 Aug
|The Great Field Poundbury


Time & Location
01 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 16:00
The Great Field Poundbury, 1 Peverell Ave E, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3RH, UK
About the event
The Dorset Food & Arts Festival 2026 returns this summer with a celebratory showcase of the very best local flavours, creativity, and community spirit.
Saturday the 1st of August 10am – 4pm. The Great Field, Poundbury, Dorchester
This popular one-day event offers an unbeatable opportunity to support Dorset makers, bakers, brewers, artists, and growers in a vibrant outdoor setting.
What to Expect - Over 75 stalls will pop up around the Great Field offering:
· Delectable food & drink from local award-winning producers
· Handmade gifts, crafts & art
· Live music
· A welcoming space to catch up with friends and discover more about Poundbury
FREE entry for all - Explore the stalls, savour a local tipple, and soak up the laid-back atmosphere. Whether you're shopping for gifts, meeting the makers and producers, or simply enjoying the vibe; this community celebration has something for everyone.
Festival Coordinator Caz Richards from Dorset Food & Drink commented: “We love hosting this event at the Great Field. It’s about fresh air, great food, and bringing people together. It’s shopping with heart, and a big win for supporting local seasonal food.”
Pop the date in your diary and RSVP to the Dorset Food & Arts Festival Facebook Event page, and help the stallholders plan, minimize waste, and ensure thereare plenty of goodies go around.
Let’s celebrate Dorset’s finest: its food, drink, art, and the talented artisans and makers who bring our communities to life.
Flavour. Art. Heart. That’s the Dorset Food & Arts Festival Market!
Here’s a link to a video of last year’s festival so you can get a feel for how we roll!

