Arena Acts
Join us at the heart of Broadstone Fun Day for a packed programme of live performances, thrilling demos, and interactive fun for all ages!
Please note - all timings are subject to change
12:00 to 12:15
Opening Ceremony
Get ready for a fantastic day! We’re kicking things off with music, announcements, and a warm welcome to Broadstone Fun Day 2026!
12:15 to 12:25
Orchard Academy
Expect big energy, sharp moves, and plenty of crowd-pleasing routines as Orchard Academy take to the arena for part one of their lively dance showcase!
12:30 to 12:50
Poole Borough Band
Enjoy the wonderful sounds of Poole Borough Band as they bring a mix of classic tunes, big band favourites, and toe-tapping entertainment to the arena.
12:50 to 13:05
Orchard Academy
Prepare for even more high-energy performances and crowd-pleasing routines as Orchard Academy return to the arena for the second part of their lively dance showcase!
13:10 to 13:25
Birds of Prey
Display
A flying visit from some truly majestic creatures. Watch stunning birds of prey up close in this short but captivating demonstration.
13:30 to 13:40
Fancy Dress Competition
Time to show off your creativity, costumes, and comedy flair as the Fancy Dress Competition brings plenty of colour, laughs, and brilliant outfits to the arena!
13:40 to 14:00
Circus Skills
Join the Let’s Get Loud Academy of Circus Arts for an interactive circus experience! Led by Danii Curtis, this hands-on event invites kids (and grown-ups!) to learn tricks and get stuck in.
14:00 to 14:15
Maverick Dance
High-energy routines, impressive choreography, and plenty of enthusiasm are on the way as Maverick Dance deliver an exciting dance showcase packed with talent and energy!
14:15 to 14:40
Sean Burgess
and Friends
Fitness meets fun with local PT Sean Burgess! Expect tug-of-war, high-energy challenges, and plenty of chances for the crowd to jump in and test their strength. Come cheer… or take part!
14:40 to 14:55
Significance Sign
Experience something truly special with Significance Sign, combining music and sign language in a moving performance full of expression, rhythm, and heart.
14:55 to 15:00
Car of the Day
Which vehicle will steal the spotlight? Join us as we reveal this year’s Car of the Day winner, celebrating the standout star of the show!
15:00 to 15:30
Jamie Jigsaw
Always a hit with the kids, Jamie Jigsaw brings magic, laughter and mayhem to the main arena. Don’t miss this family favourite!
15:30 to 15:45
Raffle Draw
Got your tickets? Make sure you’re by the arena for your chance to win some brilliant prizes in our grand raffle draw.
A Showcase Like No Other
Car Show
From iconic classics and rare motorcycles to sleek supercars, vintage tractors, fire engines, and more – the Broadstone Car Show brings together an unforgettable collection of vehicles you won’t see every day.
Whether you’re here to admire or exhibit, it’s a must-see part of the day. Got something special in your garage? Enter your pride and joy for a chance to win our prestigious Best in Show trophy – awarded live in the arena!
Food and Drinks Vendors
From sizzling street food to sweet treats and summer drinks – there’s something for every appetite.
Street Food Favourites
Woodfired Piadizza Co
Bringing the taste of Italy to Broadstone with delicious wood-fired pizzas, cooked fresh and packed with flavour.
Flippin Delicious
Sweet, fluffy, and freshly made — these loaded pancakes are the perfect treat when you fancy something indulgent.
Funky Fries
Loaded fries piled high with bold flavours, crispy toppings, and combinations that are gloriously over the top.
Sugar Rush
A paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth, serving up colourful treats, sugary favourites, and plenty of fun.
The German Sausage Co
Authentic German sausages cooked to perfection, bringing smoky flavours and proper street food favourites.
Duck & Chicken
Serving up delicious wraps packed with flavour – from crispy duck to juicy chicken, it’s street food done right. Perfect for grabbing on the go!
Tikka Tango/Eat Greek
A mouth-watering mix of bold Mediterranean flavours, from sizzling gyros to tasty street food favourites.
Dorset Catering Services
Serving up classic favourites including hearty carvery options and freshly cooked burgers to keep everyone fuelled for the day.
Sweet Treats & Ice Cream
Ice Cream Bournemouth
A beloved local favourite, this eco‑friendly Mr Whippy van regularly pops up at Bournemouth and Poole events, offering classic soft‑serve cones, sundaes, slushies, and more . It’s the seaside treat you know and love—perfect for keeping cool on a sunny day.
Fat Sam’s Ice Creams
A family‑run Dorset & Wiltshire favourite, Fat Sam’s brings organic, award‑winning soft‑serve, scooped ice cream, lollies, and slush to festivals, weddings, and private events . Their iconic vans blend retro charm with crowd‑pleasing flavours—always a hit with all ages.
Sugar Rush
Step into sweet heaven! This eye-catching pink-and-white stall is packed with irresistible treats: fluffy candy floss, loaded waffles, giant lollipops, donuts, sweets, and slushies. It’s the ultimate sugar stop for kids and grown-ups alike – colourful, fun, and impossible to walk past without a smile (or a snack).
Coffee & Soft Drinks
Slush
Cool down with a refreshing treat from Slush, serving up colourful icy drinks packed with flavour — perfect for a summer day!
Cool Coffee Carts
Specialty brews from a stylish mobile setup. Whether you’re after a flat white or an iced latte, they’ve got you covered.
Bubble Tea Party
Colourful, refreshing, and fun to drink – Bubble Tea Party brings fruity flavours and chewy boba to the party.
Broadstone FC Drinks Stand
Plenty of hot and cold options for all ages – from tea & coffee and bottled water to fizzy favourites.
Licensed Bars
Ginclairs
A festival favourite with unmistakable charm, Ginclairs serves up artisan gins, locally crafted spirits, spritzes, and alcohol-free options – all from a beautifully converted vintage horse box. Whether you’re after a classic G&T or something a bit different, it’s the perfect place to raise a glass and soak up the summer vibes.
Tap & Grape
Broadstone’s own Tap & Grape is hitting the road for the day, bringing their mobile bar setup to the field! Known for their great selection and friendly service, they’ll be pouring ice-cold beers, crisp wines, and refreshing ciders all day long. It’s your local bar – just a bit more alfresco.
Loads of Prizes, One Legendary Barrow!
The Raffle
Our famous Barrow of Booze is back – a fully loaded wheelbarrow packed with drinks and ready to be wheeled away by one lucky winner! But that’s just the start – we’ve got loads of brilliant prizes up for grabs in this year’s raffle.
Tickets will be available from outside Dianna's Patisserie on The Broadway on Saturday 27th June and Saturday 4th July from 10 AM-12 Noon. You can also pick some up on the day at the raffle stalls or from our roaming ticket sellers.
Don’t miss your chance to win – someone’s walking away with that barrow!
- Legendary Barrow of Booze
- The Junction – One month gold membership
- Forum Jewellers – £50 gift voucher and pen
- Ringos – Two complimentary tickets
- Abbotsbury Swannery – Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children)
- Farmer Palmer’s – Free entry for 4 people
- Compton Acres – Family entry
- Moors Valley Country Park – 2 complimentary day passes
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum – Family museum entry
- Swanage Railway – Family return ticket
- Ingenio IT – One hour of IT Support
- Dorset Diving – 2 × ‘Try Scuba’ vouchers (worth £45 each)
- Dorset Forest School – Morning at the holiday club during the summer holidays
- Cove Coast Cosmetics – Complimentary gift voucher
- The Hide – Complimentary massage
- The Goods Yard – Meal for two voucher
- The Tank Museum – Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children)
- Museum of East Dorset – Family day entry
- SandWorld – Family pass (2 adults + up to 3 children)
- Beauty Sculpting Room – Hydrafacial Classic worth £10
- Dorset Sports & Movement – Reformer Pilates session for 2
- Alfie Saves The Day – Children’s books
- OMODA JAECOO - Football Shirt
- OMODA JAECOO - Rugby Ball & Water Bottle x2
- BH Live - Family Wet & Wacky Pass
- BH Live – One month’s membership
Rock on the Rec
Live Music, Big Energy, and All the Summer Vibes
From 1:30pm to 8:00pm – Broadstone Fun Day’s music stage delivers an all-afternoon soundtrack of local talent and festival feels.
Whether you’re dancing in front of the stage, relaxing with a drink, or enjoying a picnic on the grass, Rock on the Rec is the perfect way to spend your Sunday. With a mix of rock, acoustic, indie and soul, there’s something for everyone – and it’s all live, right on the Rec.
Please note - all timings are subject to change
13:30 to 14:00
Krista Green
Bringing powerful vocals and feel-good energy to the stage, Krista Green delivers a lively mix of crowd-pleasing favourites, soulful classics, and upbeat performances to get everyone singing along.
14:10 to 14:40
Emeris
Stripping things back with laid-back acoustic vibes, Emeris bring smooth vocals, chilled melodies, and a relaxed set perfect for a summer afternoon.
14:50 to 15:30
Carley Varley
Fresh from the south coast music scene, Carley Varley is an acoustic-pop artist known for her punchy originals, soaring vocals, and warm stage presence. Blending catchy hooks with heartfelt lyrics, she’s a rising star you’ll want to say you saw here first.
15:40 to 16:20
Jordan Watts
Bringing a mix of powerful vocals, modern favourites, and upbeat energy, Jordan Watts delivers a lively set guaranteed to keep the crowd entertained all afternoon.
16:40 to 17:30
Weak Asleep
Turning up the volume and bringing a bigger band sound to the stage, Weak Asleep deliver upbeat favourites, lively performances, and plenty of energy to keep the crowd going!
17:45 to 18:35
Velour
Bringing slick harmonies, acoustic flair, and a set packed with upbeat favourites, Velour create the perfect laid-back summer atmosphere with feel-good tunes everyone knows and loves.
18:50 to 20:00
Flynn's Arcade
Closing the show in style, Flynn’s Arcade bring a huge finale packed with alt-rock, pop-punk energy, and crowd-belting anthems.
From Blink-182 and Green Day to Foo Fighters and indie classics, this high-energy trio deliver wall-to-wall singalongs, massive guitars, and the kind of set that keeps the field bouncing right to the final song. Expect big noise, big nostalgia, and a seriously fun finish to Rock on the Rec.
Paws, Applause and Plenty of Wagging Tails
Dog Show - CANCELLED DUE TO HOT WEATHER
Our furry friends take centre stage in this much-loved part of the day! With fun categories, adorable competitors, and plenty of rosettes up for grabs, the Broadstone Dog Show is a celebration of canines big and small.
Whether your pooch is a pedigree champ or just loves the limelight, there’s a class for everyone. Winners will be crowned in the arena – including our Best in Show!
Hosted by Waggy Tails Rescue, it’s a fantastic chance to support a great cause while enjoying some tail-wagging entertainment.
Simply bring your four legged friend along on the day and sign-up in person!
EVENT DETAILS
- Registration from 12.00pm
- £2 per entry
- Classes from 1.00pm (Classes 1 to 8 may have two rounds if there are a large number of entries)
WINNERS PLEASE STAY ON SITE FOR BEST IN SHOW
1. Best Veteran (over 8 years)
2. Most Handsome Male Dog
3. Prettiest Female Dog
4. Best Rescue Dog
5. Dog Who Most Looks Like Its Owner
6. Dog With The Waggiest Tail
7. Best 6 Legs
8. Best Child Handler (Between 6-12 years of age)
9. BEST IN SHOW
RULES
- All Entries to be pre registered and paid for at Registration Stall
- No entry once the class has started
- Every Main Class 1st, 2nd and 3rd will receive a rosette and a prize, 4th 5th and 6th receive rosettes
- All child handlers in Class 8 will receive a rosette and prize
- All dogs MUST be kept on leads - no choke chains or head collars in the show ring please
- Please clean up after your dog – bins and bags are provided
- Entrance to the show is at the Organiser’s discretion
- The Judge’s decision is final
- Please do not bring bitches in season nor puppies under 6 months
- All dogs must be fully vaccinated
- No dogs to be left in cars – checks will be carried out
Stalls
Explore a wide variety of stalls offering everything from handcrafted gifts and community activities to sweet treats and family games. Here's who you'll find on the field this year:
Please note, vendors are subject to change.
🍯 Craft & Gift Stalls
Dinky Pinkie Designs
Bold, bright and packed with personality! Discover handmade jewellery, statement accessories, colourful headpieces and creative designs — including eco-friendly sea plastic jewellery inspired by our local coastline.
Bridle Engraving
Beautifully personalised laser engraved gifts including water bottles, slate coasters, wooden breadboards and more — ideal for thoughtful presents and keepsakes.
Jiggle Pals
Meet the colourful world of Jiggle Pals — bright, articulated mini creatures made from biodegradable plant-based materials. Fun, collectable and full of character!
Mellowdesignsbymel
A treasure trove of pocket money goodies including fidget toys, jewellery, keyrings, lucky dips, seasonal gifts and colourful handmade crafts.
Crafty Val
Packed with handmade creations including gonks, macrame, bracelets, pet accessories, flowerpot characters and plenty more crafty surprises.
The Resinoire
Stylish handmade jewellery, bags and homeware pieces created with flair and creativity — perfect for unique gifts and treats.
Isobel Hope Design
Rustic wooden crafts, decorative signs, miniature houses and magical light-up creations alongside beautiful perennial plants.
Mariola Artisan Soap
Handmade soaps and cosmetics crafted using natural ingredients, offering luxurious treats with beautiful scents and textures.
Beyond Brushes by Annie
Beautiful digitally hand-drawn travel artwork inspired by Dorset and beyond, printed onto coasters, cushions, magnets and homeware.
🎨 Arts & Activities
Playful Faces and Balloons
Face painting, glitter tattoos, balloons, hair braiding and sparkling festival looks — perfect for adding colour and fun to your day.
Glitter Glam Bar
Festival glitter, gems and dazzling hair styling to help you shine all day long.
Brownsea Open Air Theatre
Step into the world of theatre with costumes, props and Shakespearean dress-up fun from one of Dorset’s best-loved outdoor theatre groups.
🎁 Children’s Stalls
Sue’s Toys
Pocket money toys, children’s jewellery and plenty of fun little treats for younger visitors.
Broadstone United Reformed Church
A toddler play area alongside their ever-popular teddy tombola makes this a fantastic stop for younger families.
Maverick Arts with Vissies Bargains
Pocket money toys, hook-a-duck and guaranteed prizes make this a popular stop for younger visitors.
Mindful Moments raising funds for Friends of PICU
Face painting, sweet treats, football games and mascot fun all helping to raise funds for an important cause.
Broadstone Scout Group
Have-a-go activities, hook-a-duck and tombolas alongside information about local scouting opportunities.
🎯 Games & Activities
Ashley’s Birthday Bank
A family favourite packed with lucky boxes, games, instant wins and fun prizes throughout the day.
Poole Lions Club
Try your luck on their popular tombola stall packed with prizes and community spirit.
Broadstone and Creekmoor District Girlguiding
Family-friendly games and activities alongside information about local Girlguiding opportunities.
St. John’s Church, Broadstone
Traditional fete fun with hoop-la and bar skittles for all ages to enjoy.
Broadstone Methodist Church
Decorate biscuits, follow treasure maps and enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day.
💜 Community & Charity
Julia’s House Children’s Hospice
Funfair-style games, activities and charity information from this much-loved local children’s hospice charity.
BCP Lifeline
Learn how assistive technology helps people stay independent at home while children enjoy free games and activities.
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Discover Dorset’s incredible wildlife and learn how you can help protect local habitats and nature.
Home-Start Wessex
Supporting local families through volunteering and practical help, alongside family-friendly fundraising activities.
Mosaic - Supporting Bereaved Children
Raising awareness of support available for bereaved children and families with games and activities for all ages.
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance
Meet the team behind this vital emergency service and find out how local support helps save lives.
RAF Air Cadets
Promoting local cadet opportunities alongside fundraising and information about the organisation.
Guide Dogs Poole & Bournemouth
Meet some amazing dogs, browse merchandise and learn more about the life-changing work of Guide Dogs.
The Labrador Rescue Trust
Fun games, fundraising and plenty of lovable dog-themed activities supporting Labrador rescue work.
East Dorset & New Forest MND Association
Family games, tombolas and fundraising in support of local people living with Motor Neurone Disease.
🍞 Food & Treats
Lally Bakes
Delicious homemade cakes, traybakes and sweet treats perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Valley of Stones Cheese Company
A fantastic selection of cheeses and savoury treats for food lovers to discover.
The Italian Bakehouse
Freshly baked Italian-inspired goodies, packed with flavour and perfect for a lunchtime treat.
🚗 Businesses
UW Utility Warehouse
Find out more about UW’s services and enter their huge £20,000 free prize draw.
Individuality Swimming
Meet the local swim school team and learn more about lessons and opportunities for young swimmers.
South Coast Karting
Learn all about the local karting track and grab vouchers for your next adrenaline-fuelled race day.
Specsavers Wimborne Minster
Eye health advice, giveaways, prizes and special offers from the local Specsavers team.
OMODA JAECOO Poole
Check out the latest modern vehicle range and discover stylish new automotive technology on display.
🏋️ Health & Fitness
Sean Burgess Fitness
Local fitness expertise, group training information and plenty of encouragement to get moving.
BH Live
Promoting health, fitness and wellbeing with activities, challenges and community advice.
The Soul Sanctuary
Relax with seated acupressure tasters and discover their range of aromatherapy wellbeing products.
Life Balance Chiropractic
Learn more about spinal health and wellbeing with advice and information from the local chiropractic team.
🏏 Sports
Broadstone Cricket Club
Test your cricket skills with softball challenges and meet members of the local club.
Broadstone Wessex Bowls Club
Find out more about the local bowls club and discover how to get involved in this welcoming community sport.
🎡 Rides & Activities
Get ready for thrills, laughter and plenty of action-packed fun! This year’s Broadstone Fun Day is bursting with exciting attractions and activities for all ages to enjoy throughout the day:
Inflataplanet
The ultimate inflatable adventure zone returns with giant bouncy castles, obstacle courses and energy-burning fun for adventurous kids.
Bungee Trampolines
Bounce, flip and soar sky-high in this thrilling attraction that’s guaranteed to get hearts racing.
Climbing Wall & Cave
Take on the climbing challenge or brave the cave experience — perfect for young adventurers ready to test their skills.
NEW FOR 2026 - Chuffley Light Railway
A much-loved favourite rolls into Broadstone! Hop aboard for a charming miniature railway ride that’s fun for the whole family.
Shooting Games
Put your aim to the test with classic funfair-style shooting games and see if you can win a prize.
High-Striker (“Test Your Strength”)
Think you’ve got what it takes? Grab the hammer, swing hard and try to ring the bell!
Whether you’re climbing, bouncing, riding or simply soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something happening around every corner!