Events
A selection of events you'll find me attending
Apr 5
Allendale Spring Craft Fair
The Allendale Spring Craft Fair returns for 2025. A unique collection of handcrafted items with a Spring sensibility, it's a great day out with a huge range of items and bargains to be found! Entry free to customers.
Apr 12
Westbourne Artisan Market
Discover a handpicked selection of local makers and creatives all in one place at this inspiring artisan market. This exciting spring fair takes place from 10am - 4pm at The Forge at The Libertine, a beautiful event space just beyond the restaurant. Each stall holder is a Dorset local who creates with the planet in mind. You'll meet the artisans, find unique pieces and see how they're made.
May 3
Dorset Team Spring Fair
Join us for a wonderful day out celebrating the best of local talent and creativity at the Dorset Team Spring Fair! Date: Saturday, 3rd May 2025 Time: 10am - 4pm (open to public) Location: Allendale Centre, Wimborne
Jun 14
Highcliff Food and Arts Festival
Set along Highcliffe high street and recreation ground, this family friendly festival is a celebration of the finest local produce, crafts and cookery. Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival is like no other. Not only is it a wonderful celebration and huge street party in one it is a great opportunity to sample some fabulous street food, with gourmet artisan stalls, celebrity chefs, cookery demonstrations, an arts & crafts village, live music, children’s entertainment and much, much more.
Aug 9
The Ellingham Show 2025
Ellingham Show is a traditional country show run by Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society since 1947. We are a charity staffed entirely by volunteers, and we donate as much as we can to local good causes. In the last 10 years, we have raised over £100,000. As a visitor, you will see many exciting main ring attractions, animals galore, plenty of food – and shopping opportunities too! CHILDREN GO FREE! All children under the age of 16 can visit for free and do not require a ticket. Just
Aug 16 - Aug 17
New Forest Food Festival
Enjoy a fantastic weekend of gastronomic delights with friends and family. There is plenty to eat, drink and see in a vibrant atmosphere here in the New Forest, Hampshire. With an eclectic mix of pop-up food stalls, artisan food markets, cookery demonstrations, craft bars, cocktail bars, craft demonstrations, craft stalls, live music, kids entertainment and much more. Open Saturday 16th August 10.00 - 18.00 and Sunday 17th August 10.00 - 17.00.
Nov 1
Dorset Team Autumn Fair 2025
Celebrate Autumn and locally made crafts and gifts at the Dorset Team Autumn Fair. A perfect way to embrace the season and support small businesses. Date: Saturday 1st (also open Sunday 2nd November although I won't be exhibiting) Time: 10am - 4pm (open to public) Location: Allendale Centre, Wimborne Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/578727031202879/?active_tab=discussion
Nov 22
Wimborne Minster's Christmas Craft Fayre
A free event for the whole community with local articans and choirs performing in a beautiful setting Refreshments available
Dec 6
Dorset Team Christmas Fair 2025
Dorset Team Christmas Fair 2025 Get into the festive spirit and join us for the Dorset Team Christmas Fair Date: Saturday 6th (also open on Sunday 7th although I won't be exhibiting) Time: 10am - 4pm (open to public) Location: Allendale Centre, Wimborne
Past events
Dec 14
Wimborne Minster's Christmas Craft Fayre
Join us at Wimborne Minsters Christmas Craft Fayre Saturday 14th December between 11-3 Free Entry Quality stalls, pop up cafe meet Santa (donations from £5), performances from local choirs
Dec 7
MGJ By Invite Pop Up
Fancy a spot of chilled out festive shopping? I'm hosting an invitation only, pop-up shopping event chez MGJ and featuring my handmade jewellery and the wonderful pottery of my talented friend @angwade76 of HandWade_ceramics. Perfect for a spot of christmas shopping, drop by and have a browse at lovely handmade silver jewellery and ceramics, and nibble on a mince pie or two. Contact me to join the guest list and for more information.
Nov 30
Westbourne Artisan Christmas Market
Shop small, handmade and sustainable this festive season! You'll find amazing gifts and treats from talented local makers and creatives. Celebrate the season! Discover a handpicked selection of local makers and creatives all in one place at this festive market. It's a must for thoughtful gifts!
Nov 23
Bournemouth Christmas Craft & Flea
Have an indie Christmas this year by supporting local crafters and makers at the Christmas Craft & Flea in our authentic twist on the traditional Christmas market with a huge selection of products from illustration to vintage bric-a-brac, plants to jewellery, sustainable products to food, ceramics to candles and SO much more! Plenty of great gift ideas to be found along with tonnes of Christmas treats for yourself and your home. Entry £2.50
Nov 16
HLP Christmas Craft Fair
Get ready for a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and festive fun. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a craft lover, or simply looking for a unique experience, this event is perfect for you. Discover a wide range of handcrafted treasures and unique creations made by talented local artisans, there's something for everyone. You'll have the opportunity to meet the artistsans behind these incredible works and learn about their creative process.
Nov 2
Dorset Team Winter Fair
With stalls by local makers, artists and creatives from right across Dorset this is the perfect place to come to pick up some unique gifts and enjoy a fun day out. Dogs on leads are welcome in the venue including at the cafe
Dec 10
Handmade Wimborne Christmas Fair
Handmade Wimborne returns to The Allendale Centre with a wonderful array of contemporary craft and artisan stalls. Now in our 5th year, Handmade Wimborne continues to delight with the cream of Wimborne's finest artists, crafters and designer makers. Free entry. Dogs welcome.
Dec 7
Talbot Heath School Christmas Market
I'm looking forward to heading back to my old school for their annual Christmas market with my handmade silver jewellery.
Dec 3
Dorset Etsy Team Christmas Fair
Local independent makers from the Dorset Etsy team and across the county will be back in Wimborne for the annual Christmas fair. It's the perfect place to come and shop for some unique Christmas gifts. Entry is FREE and there will be 60+ stalls by local makers and sellers. I'll be there on the Saturday and the event runs over the weekend.
Nov 5
Dorset Etsy Team Winter Fair
Local independent makers from the Dorset Etsy team and across the county will be back in Wimborne for the annual Winter fair. It's the perfect place to come and shop for some unique Christmas gifts. Entry is FREE and there will be 60+ stalls by local makers and sellers. I'll be there on the Saturday and the event runs over the weekend.