Visit the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival 2026 on 12-13 September for one of Dorset's favourite food festivals. Discover artisan cheeses, local food and drink, craft stalls, live music and family entertainment in the heart of the Blackmore Vale. Celebrating the area's rich dairy heritage, it's a must-visit event for food lovers and one of the tastiest weekends on the Dorset events calendar.
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12-13 September 2026 (10:00-17:00 each day)
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Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival 2026
About
The Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival returns on 12-13 September 2026, celebrating Dorset's rich dairy heritage with a fantastic weekend of artisan cheese, local food, crafts and live entertainment. Held in the heart of the Blackmore Vale, the festival showcases award-winning cheesemakers alongside food producers, traders and family entertainment, making it one of Dorset's most popular food festivals.
Admission
Advance booking is recommended, with tickets available through the official festival website. Children aged 16 and under attend free, and complimentary carer tickets are available on request.
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