WE at HatFest were thrilled by the incredible talent on show at the 2017 Milliners & Hatters Open – our ‘serious’ hatmakers competition: the 24 worthy shortlisted finalists’ hats made for a stunning display in Bridport Town Hall. This year’s ‘M&H’ drew more entries than ever, with submissions from across three continents, but our …
‘Drop in to Bridport Museum and make your very own Saxon Crown’ Free drop in activity. 10am – 4pm Saturday 2nd September
10:05 – Lilly & Roxy – Young Duo from Beaminster 10:45 – The essential – Dorset Band fresh out of the POP CLUB stable 11:30 – Loose Screws – New young band from Dorset 12:00 B Sharp – Youth Music Group based in Lyme regis & Bridport 12:30 – Beth Hyde – Singer Songwriter from …
Here’s a short clip, provided by the BBC, of a news item on BBC Spotlight Southwest on HatFest day.
We regret that this event has now been cancelled. Sorry to disappoint our ballroom enthusiast but ticket sales have not been up to our expectations and the experience just wouldn’t have been as good as we would wish..
Our esteemed patron Hank Wangford hosts the Hat Fest’s closing party at the Electric Palace on Sunday 3rd September 2017 at 7:30pmHank Wangford will appear with his all-star, hard-core country musicians, the Lost Cowboys; The line-up for the Cowboys is Martin Belmont (lead guitars), BJ Cole (pedal steel & dobro), Kevin Foster (bass), Roy Dodds …
Prepare to strut your stuff on Haturday! Public acclaim (and prizes) await the winners of our fun hat competition: Best Girls’ Hat – first prize of £30 is sponsored by Nantes solicitors Best Boys’ Hat – first prize of £30 is sponsored by Nantes solicitors Best Ladies’ Hat – first prize of £50 is sponsored …
Amusing, informative and quirky – distinctly Bridport: all that you ever wanted to know about hats – and some that you didn’t! Tickets for this unique talk by Bridport’s very own Mad Hatter are available from the Tourist Information Centre and the Hat Shop in West Street.
Four Hat Making Courses Presented by Denise Innes-Spencer of the British School of Millinery Author of the new book Tiara Headdresses launched 2017, Denise has been making headdresses for brides for 25 years. Her experience is vast and she has worked with bridal wear designers including Suzanne Neville, Ben de Lisi and Jane Bolton. Her …
Bridport Hat Festival’s infamous Hat Auction coming soon… The Bridport Hat Amnesty has been declared! Any unwanted headwear, in reasonable, wearable condition, can be taken to Snook’s hat shop in West Street, where it will receive the respect and sympathetic treatment that it deserves. All the hats received will be rehomed at our Hat Auction …