This promises to be an extravaganza of entertainment, delicious home-made cakes, beautiful plants, music, hand-made crafts and the now famous Duck Race on the river Nadder. There will be lots of children’s entertainment, including a bouncy castle, a coconut shy and more besides. A pay bar run by the Barford Inn will provide beer and wine and a delicious BBQ, will also be available.

The Fete will be officially opened by popular local author Mark Dawson, who once lived in Barford St Martin and frequently includes well-known local areas in his books. Mark will be signing his books on the day, and this could include the new one that is due to be published soon.

Another exciting addition to the Fete will be the appearance of well-known DJ Kevin Lawrence, from Radio Odstock who will be coming live from the event and will be interviewing visitors and exhibitors on air throughout the day.

In the Fete’s main arena entertainment will be provided by groups such as Fieldtastic from Chilmark, who will encourage family pooches to show off their skills in dog agility, a fun scurry run as well as a mini obstacle-based challenge. Aspire Martial Arts from Salisbury are also appearing in the arena and will demonstrate the energetic skills needed for TaeKwon-Do, and Modern-day Kickboxing.

The popular duck race along the River Nadder always attracts a huge crowd keen to bet on the likely winning duck. A cash prize will be up for grabs. In total 200 yellow ducks will be released in the river as part of this thrilling competition. It will be quite a spectacle and the excitement palpable.

The Cranborne Chase National Landscape will have a display highlighting their work in the designated Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB). While local charity the Alabaré Development Centre will be selling a range of ceramic, woodwork and vegetables grown and made by their various clients.