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Dorset County Show

Event Date
5th Sep to 6th Sep 2026

Trade Applications

Please find below the trade options available for the Dorset County Show.

Further information can be found under 'Download Documents'.
Please contact the show directly for any enquiries.

Outside Trade Space - General (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 11:00)

Outside positions on grass

Agricultural Trade (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 11:00)

Outside positions on grass for Agricultural specific products and services.

Crafters Avenue (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 11:00)

Outside positions on grass for craft producers - all items must be handmade by the stand holder.

Motor Trade (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 11:00)

Positions for Motor Trade Stands

Lifestyle & Gift Marquee (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 11:00)

Lifestyle & Gift is an internal marquee on grass for Trade Stands wishing to have internal space. Whether selling a clothing, jewellery, gifts, art or promoting a service, this is the place for you.

Shopping@theavenue (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 11:00)

Shopping@TheAvenue is a marquee that is for high quality home, gift and clothing products. Those applying to trade within Shopping@TheAvenue will go through a strict process of reviewing products and stand design before being accepted into the marquee.

Food & Drink Area (Outside Space) (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 11:00)

The Food & Drink Area was introduced in 2023. This is an outside area where producers can sell food to take home along with foods to consume onsite for immediate consumption. The Food & Drink Area will consist of a semi-circle of stands with islands of stands in the centre. The Area will feature small marquees filled with picnic benches so visitors. Surrounding the area will be colourful festival style flags to add to the atmosphere. This area is strictly for those that make their own products using local produce in Dorset or the surrounding counties. The Show will only accept applications from those supporting British Food & Farming. Hot Food Traders selling food for immediate consumption not made by themselves must apply for a catering tender.

Food Hall (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 11:00)

Internal position within a Marquee. This area is strictly for those that make their own products using local produce in Dorset or the surrounding counties. The Show will only accept applications from those supporting British Food & Farming.

Plant Avenue Classes (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 02:00)

Floral Pavilion/Show Garden (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 02:00)

Locations within the Floral Pavilion or a Show Garden - internal or external. Floral Pavilion is for floral displays. The Show provides a 2.5m x 2.5m selling space alongside the booked display area. This includes 2 trestle tables, additionals must be booked in advance of the Show.

Dorset Artisan Craft Marquee (Purchases open on 16/01/2026 at 11:00)

Marquee for Dorset Artisan Craft Producers. Those applying for this Marquee will go through a strict screen process. This marquee has limited space and those that apply will have an outcome in early summer 2023.

Tented Unit (Purchases open on 31/12/2025 at 02:00)

Tented Marquee overlooking an outside avenue.