Dorchester Kite Festival, set to take place this Saturday 6th June, has unfortunately been postponed due to weather forecasts. A message from the Dorchester Kite Festival team:
“We’re very sorry to announce that the Dorchester Kite Festival, scheduled for this Saturday (6 June), has been postponed due to forecast high winds and rain.
With sustained wind speeds expected to reach around 20mph and gusts up to 40mph, it would be unsafe to erect gazebos. This means we would be unable to host food stalls or provide the planned free kite-making activities.
While wind is essential for kite flying, very strong winds can prevent large, spectacular kites—often a highlight of the festival—from being displayed.
The safety of our visitors, traders, and volunteers must come first, and we want to ensure the event can be enjoyed in full.
We would like to thank our sponsors, kite flyers, traders, and volunteers for their understanding and support.
We are working on confirming a new date and will share an update as soon as possible on social media at @DiscoverDorchester on all channels.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon for a fantastic day of kites, activities, and family fun.”
