Great Dorset Steam Fair will not return in 2025
Organisers say they have failed to find a buyer for the show
The Great Dorset Steam Fair won't be back in 2025.
Organisers put the show up for sale 12 months ago and say they've not been able to find a buyer.
They say escalating operating and infrastructure costs remains the underlying issue, making the event financially unfeasible
GDSF Managing Director Martin Oliver said: “It’s a great shame but we have been unable to find a way forward. With costs still increasing and incredibly high, the GDSF would be in excess of £5m to put on next year and remains unviable for us to run it again ourselves. We had hoped someone would be willing to take it on after being up for sale for over a year but sadly we have been unable to find a committed buyer willing to take the financial risk of staging this enormous event.”
Martin continued: “I am very much aware that the GDSF is greatly missed and that this is not the news the tens of thousands of our supporters were hoping for or us as the organisers. We had sincerely hoped that we would be able to offer some positive news but sadly this isn’t to be. Nonetheless, please be assured that should circumstances change in the future we will of course let you know. As always, my sincere thanks go to everyone for your loyal and past support, it is very much appreciated."