The 2022 Bridport Hat Festival will be held on Saturday 3rd September 2022, 10am – 4pm. The festivities will be opened by our Mayor Ian Bark at 10am in Bucky Doo Square. This will be followed by a programme of music by young local musicians until the mass photo at 1pm – followed by the judging of the various "Best Hatted" competitions. The HatFest Garden Party also commences at 10am at the Millennium Green where there will be folk music from local musicians, Hat Hurling, Best Hatted Dog competition and other attractions. Throughout the day we will be serving hot and cold food, tea & coffee, ice cream, prosecco plus a licensed bar until 6pm.