For a small town Dorking always seems to have something wonderful going on and Hello Dorking is proud to contribute to the annual events calendar. From Vintage Days to family activities and our famous Christmas Festival we love a celebration.

Taking place in February this event brings the community together at the darkest time through lantern workshops, a processions and light based installations and entertainment.

The second Saturday in May sees us celebrate Surrey Day with our very own Vintage Day. The town is alive with music, entertainment, vintage vehicles, markets and lots more.

In September we hold a Food and Drink Day with a show kitchen and food and drink market to showcase the amazing producers and purveyors in the town.

Our award winning Walking Festival comes to town in September with walks for all abilities, ages and interests.

With the Friends of Dorking Spooktacular Trail, Family activities from Hello Dorking and our pubs providing lots of treats for grown-ups, Dorking is the place to be at Halloween.

The last Sunday of November kicks off the festive period in Dorking with market stalls along the High Street, entertainment all over town, a funfair and lots of free family activities.

Apart from the events put on by Hello Dorking there are many other things to look forward to throughout the year including

March – Wife Carrying Race

Easter – Friends of Dorking Easter Trail

May 1st Bank Holiday Weekend – Westival Music Festival

June – Great Big Green Week and Day of Dance

July – Dorking Halls Plays in the Park and Family Fun Day

September – Heritage Week and Hello Dorking’s Festival of Good Living encompassing Food and Drink Day and the Walking Festival

October – Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival

Plus every week there are countless smaller events including markets, live music and clubs taking place in our pubs, churches, theatres and community spaces. Sign up to our newsletter to receive a weekend what’s on every week or visit our events page to see what is coming up.