Anonymous Festival 2024

The popular Anonymous Festival returns this bank holiday Monday 26 Aug to Borough Gardens in Dorchester. This family friendly event, now in its 14th year, is literally bursting to the seams with activities for all ages, from craft and clay to bouncy castles and bungee trampolines. And not only is the event free to attend, but there is absolutely no charge for any of the activities either! You will have the opportunity to battle your friends at inflatable gladiators, get your hair feathered, handle some wild critters, get a glitter tattoo or have your photo taken in a vintage horsebox. You will even have the chance to do a masterclass in how to create a special effect wound! And to top it all there will be musical entertainment taking place throughout day by way of 2 stages which will feature some of our most talented young performers, as well as the locally loved Vinyl Van who will be spinning discs in the chill out corner.

There will be a range of affordable, delicious food on offer, including burgers, sausages and chips, mouth-watering freshly cooked Thai dishes, authentic falafels, and delicious curries. For the sweet of tooth there will also be popcorn, candy floss and ice-cream, and the park kiosk will be open for light snacks and drinks.

Feel free to bring your own blanket or deckchair and make a day of it.

Event organiser, Emma Scott from Dorchester Town Council says ““A special shout out must go out to the funders and supporters of the event including Dorchester Town Council, Dorset Council, Magna Housing, Waitrose and Poundbury Community Trust. Plus thanks to our partners Antix Music, Keep 106 Radio and the Vinyl Van. We’re really pleased to have raised the money so that we can offer all the activities for free and support our local families and community”.