Events in 2008


January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

Below you will find details on a number of events in and around Weymouth. Please click a month if you would like to see what is taking place then.



Weymouth Markets


Weymouth Market is held on a Thursday with the market using Swannery Car Park during the Summer and Westham Bridge during winter months.

The town also holds a Farmers' Market on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Westham Bridge between 10am -3pm .

The town also holds several specialist Markets over the year and we will add these to the calendar once the dates have been confirmed.



January


February


March


April

Quay to Quay Vintage & Classic Car Run

This event is taking place in Weymouth on the 20th April 2008



May

1st May - Discover Weymouth Diamonds FC

Bring shinpads & trainers and join in with Dorset's Active Leisure Month. Join Weymouth Diamonds FC at Budmouth Community Sports Centre for a day of fun. Please contact D Mescus on 01305 816081 or a member of the Sports Development Team on 01305 838280 for more information.

International Beach Kite Festival 2008

This year's event is taking place in Weymouth from 3rd - 5th May. There will be organised events on the Sunday and Monday, with the Saturday being a free flying day. More information can be found from The Kite Society.

Weymouth Sea Festival

On the 25th & 26th May the Weymouth Sea festival will take place in the town. There will be a Bird Man competition, trawler race and plenty more. Please visit the Weymouth Sea Festival site for more information.



June

6th - 8th June - Wessex Folk Festival

Held in Weymouth around Hope Square and the Old Harbour, Wessex Folk Festival puts on a range of concerts to showcase some of the best Folk Music around.

July

Spirit of the Sea Maritime Festival

From the 5th - 13th July many events will take place as part of the festival. These include races for several classes of boat and The Big Gig. Please visit the Spirit of the Sea website.

Dorset Seafood Festival

The Seafood festival takes place in Weymouth on the 12th & 13th July on Weymouth Waterfront. The event offer a wide range of stalls, and will be open from 10.00 - 18.00 on Saturday and 10.30 - 16.30 on Sunday.

Weymouth Lifeboat Week

This celebration of the work done by the Lifeboat crew of Weymouth will take place between 20th - 26th July. There will be lots of fundraising events across the week, offering something for everyone. Please call 0845 1226999 for more information.

The 26th Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic Championship

This year the competition will take place from Friday July 25th to Sunday July 27th.
More information can be found HERE


August


September


October

Octoberfest Beer Festival

Held at Brewers Quay on the 3rd & 4th October. More information to follow.



November


December



Book your stay

If you are visiting Weymouth to attend the festivals, or other events, please take a look at the accommodation on offer in our Directory Pages to book your stay.

Here you will find a selection of available accommodation in and around the Weymouth area.








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