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Dorset Events in August 2008


4WeymouthGreat Days of Summer on Weymouth beach at in the bay. International themed firework display plus music and competitions.
9-10WeymouthVictorian Festival at the Nothe Fort.
9-11Lyme RegisOpen garden at Bramble Hayes, Yawl Hill Lane, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3RP from 11am to 5pm.
10WeymouthBritish Heart Foundation 'Hearts First Swim' in Weymouth Bay.
10BournemouthKinson Common Community Open Day at Poole Lane Meadows, Poole Lane, Kinson. Join the Friends of Kinson Common for a fun day out on our local nature reserve. Guided walks, PDSA dog show, children's activities and much much more.
10WeymouthWeymouth RSPB Family Fun Day at the Radipole Lake RSPB Nature Reserve.
10-25WeymouthJustin Cooke Painting Exhibition at Upwey Old School, Upwey, Weymouth. Open daily from 10am to 6.30pm. Free admission.
11WeymouthGreat Days of Summer on Weymouth beach at in the bay. International themed firework display plus music and competitions.
12BridportHot salsa night with Mambo SantaMaria from 8pm with optional salsa dance class prior to the gig. Tickets £7 for Mambo SantaMaria or £11 for Mambo SantaMaria plus dance class. Call 01308 426336 for more information.
16KinsonHospital Radio Bedside Summer Fayre and Family Fun Day at Pelhams Park. To be opened by Alan Dedicoat with special guest Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart.
19-21WeymouthWeymouth RAF Town Show outside the Pavilion theatre.
20WeymouthWeymouth Carnival on the Esplanade. Two full days of funpacked activities lead up to the spectacular ariel displays and carnival parade on the Wednesday.
24-30WeymouthOpen Bowls Tournament at the Weymouth and Portland Bowls Clubs.
24WeymouthDragon Boat Racing in Weymouth Bay.
24HalstockLive music and a family fun day on Halstock golf course. Music features Harmonic Love Foundation, Southern Breeze, 83 Days, The Basement plus many others. Hog roast, bar, bouncy castle and more. Funds raised will be donated to Corscombe First Responders. Tickets purchased in advance £10, on the day £15. Free entry for children under 11. Call 01935 891747 for more information.
25WeymouthGreat Days of Summer on Weymouth beach at in the bay. International themed firework display plus music and competitions.
28-31BournemouthBournemouth Air Festival 2008 - a free, four-day spectacular set against the backdrop of Bournemouth's seven miles of award-winning beaches, beautiful bays and glorious gardens. The Air Festival is packed full of breathtaking air displays, interactive static displays, fun attractions, demonstrations, stalls, fireworks, music and live entertainment for all the family.
29WeymouthMidnight walk along Weymouth seafront in aid of Weldmar Hospice.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this Dorset events list, dates and venues can be changed or events and festivals cancelled altogether. It is always best to confirm the details with the Tourist Information Centre for that region before you set off for your holiday or short break in Dorset.