Bridport Hat Festival

23/08/2026

A huge thank you Bridport Carnival organisers and to all those who came to support it! A big shout out to our very own hat festival volunteers and the children who were wonderful. A special acknowledgement to all at Cains Farm who provided the float and to our driver Olly who gave up his Saturday for us! We are lucky to be part of this wonderful community. See you at the HAT FESTIVAL on the 5th September. We're all looking forward to seeing your best creations!

21/08/2026

What a great time to be in Bridport! The Carnival tomorrow (look out for the Hat festival float!), the Ropemakers Quiz and raffle, the Hat Auction and of course The Hat Festival itself!
Bring your best creations! Competitions for best hatted Female, Male, Children boys and girls, Couples, Family/Groups all in Bucky Doo Square. Don't forget the best hatted dog competition and most Elegant ensemble in Millenium Green!! All supported with live music, great stalls, Bar, Coffees and teas, delicious food stall and of our Prosecco Stall and so much more!!

21/08/2026

Its a busy time for the Hat Festival Community!! We hope you can support the Hat Festival Auction, and are very much looking forward to seeing you all at the Hat Festival itself on Saturday 5th September. There will be best hatted competitions and live music in Bucky Doo Square and join us for more live music, best hatted dog and of course the most Elegant ensemble all in the Millenium Green, delicious food, the Prosecco stall and much more!

16/08/2026

The Bridport Jazz-Funk & Soul Club, Masonic Hall, East Street – supporting the HatFest!

Monthly Dance Club Nights, usually the first Saturday of the month . Plus occasional social events and Fundraisers Genre - mostly Jazz-Funk/Funk with a splash of Soul in varying amounts . Resident DJ Dr Funk with Guest DJs

Monthly Dance Club Nights, usually the first Saturday of the month . Plus occasional social events and Fundraisers Genre - mostly Jazz-Funk/Funk with a splash of Soul in varying amounts . Resident DJ Dr Funk with Guest DJs

16/08/2026

The Dorset Town Crier Competition: The Stanley Mansbridge Perpetual Cup & The John Collingwood Memorial Trophy Competition will be held in the Borough Gardens at 10.15 on Haturday!

Town Crier Competitions - The Stanley Mansbridge Perpetual Cup and The John Collingwood Memorial Trophy Competition Bridport Borough Gardens 10:15-12:00

16/08/2026

The Dorset Town Crier Competition: The Stanley Mansbridge Perpetual Cup & The John Collingwood Memorial Trophy Competition will be held in the Borough Gardens at 10.15 on Haturday!

Town Crier Competitions - The Stanley Mansbridge Perpetual Cup and The John Collingwood Memorial Trophy Competition Bridport Borough Gardens 10:15-12:00

Town Crier Competitions - The Stanley Mansbridge Perpetual Cup and The John Collingwood Memorial Trophy Competition Bridport Borough Gardens 10:15-12:00

18/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to meet us at the Charter Fair at the weekend asking about the Hat festival and those who entered the raffle.

Congratulations to the winners of Raffle:-
1st prize no: 36 Nichola
2nd prize no: 68 Paddy
3rd prize no: 3 Terri Foxwell
4th prize no 40 Trevor

It was a great day chatting to people and thanks to the Team for there support
Well done everyone 👏

14/05/2026

Don't forget to drop in at the Charter Fair this coming Saturday, Millennium Green, 9.30am to 3.00pm. Come and meet the Hat Festival Team!!

14/05/2026

2025 Fun Hat Competition Winners

2025 Fun Hat Competition Winners 14th May 202616th September 2025 2025 Best Girl Best Boy – 1st & 2nd Best Boy 3rd & 4th   Best Lady Best Man Best Couple   Best Family or Group Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Related Categories News...

14/05/2026

HatFest 2026 is on Saturday 5th September 2026!

HatFest 2026 is on Saturday 5th September 2026! 25th April 202615th January 2026 Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Related Categories Stop Press 2025 photos by Geoff Noad