Dorchester Christmas Cracker event returns for 2023
A day of family activities is planned in the town centre
Dorchester's Christmas Cracker event is returning today (Sunday 10th December), following the success of last year's all-dayer of family fun.
It'll run from 11.00am to 4.00pm, and we're promised 'even more festive fun'.
Steve Bulley, Cracker Chairman said:
“Due to the huge success of the event in 2022 we had traders signing up for space at the 2023 event within a few hours. High West Street in Dorchester will be transformed into a festive shopping spectacular with over 100 trading stalls, and a Christmas fair with a further 75 tables, this year over two floors, which will be held in the Corn Exchange, our thanks to our Christmas fair supporters Farnfields Solicitors”.
There's also an Entertainment Stage, with festive musical acts entertaining across the day.
The very popular Santa Hat Children’s Parade will leave the top of High West Street at 12.00pm - last year over 150 children followed the procession through the streets of Dorchester.
The Cracker event has been organised by a committee of volunteers and a significant contribution is made by the Dorchester Chamber for Business, Dorchester BID and Dorchester Town Council.
The 2023 event is kindly sponsored once again by Kingston Maurward College and Everycare Dorchester.
Lorrie Truelove, Registered Manager and Director of Everycare Dorchester said:
“We are thrilled to be sponsoring the Cracker event again this year, which will be our third year of sponsorship. We always have a positive response from visitors and the event has now become part of our social calendar. We are looking forward to meeting up with our clients, staff, and friends on the day."
Esther Baker, Marketing Manager at Kingston Maurward added:
“Kingston Maurward has supported the Dorchester Christmas Cracker over the last 6 years, and we are delighted to offer the continued support again this year. We believe that the event is vital in bringing the community together and showcasing local products and produce”.