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Dorset Seafood Festival
The 2024 Festival promises to be yet another spectacular celebration of irresistible local food and drink, caught, grown and produced by an array of amazing small, artisan businesses. Dorset waters are home to over 40 species of fish and shellfish, and our #seafoodstreetfood menu is an adventure for every seafood lover. Delicious seafood perfectly accompanied by fine English wines or delicious Dorset ales. But the festival doesn’t stop at food and drink, there’s so much more for all the family to discover.
And this year the Festival will stay open until 8pm on Saturday, so you can enjoy a sundowner from The Nook, one last dance at the Après Sea Stage, and, of course, the best seafood in the country!

Fabulous Seafood
Food is the focus of our festival! Treat yourself to a mouth-watering choice of dishes with a glass of English wine or a pint of Dorset ale.

Market Stalls
Explore what’s on offer from our marvellous market stallholders, from tempting artisan food and drinks to local gifts and crafts.

Chefs’ Theatre
Get inspired by some of the region’s top chefs and culinary experts in a masterclass of South West seafood cookery.

Music & Entertainment
Enjoy a tasty blend of live performances from local favourites throughout the weekend on the Après Sea stage.

Family Fun
A fun-filled day for the whole family, with plenty to keep younger visitors entertained. Don’t miss the School of Fish!
Planning Your Visit to the Festival
Weymouth is easy to get to by rail, road or coach. With so much to see and do while you’re here, why not make a weekend of it!

The Dorset Seafood Festival is proud to support The Fishermen’s Mission, the only national charity that works solely to support fishermen and their families. We donate £1 for every full price ticket sold.
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The Dorset Seafood Festival Sparkles with Pommery
The Festival is thrilled to announce the return of the iconic Champagne Pommery brand as a sponsor for this year’s Festival.

The Dorset Seafood Festival is Back for 2024
Save the date – this year’s Dorset Seafood Festival will be held on the weekend of 7th-8th September, on the Weymouth Peninsula.

Record Ticket Sales, Hottest Day Ever and a Bounty for The Fishermen’s Mission
SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival, an annual celebration of all things seafood