Dorset Knob Throwing

The Dorset Knob is a hard biscuit which makes a fine missile for competitive hurling! Three knobs are thrown underarm per entry and the furthest is measured at its final resting place; unlimited entries are available per contestant and there are no age restrictions.The relatively new event was originally held on the Sunday of the May Day Bank Holiday weekend but has now shifted to July and in addition to the contest for throwing you can also paint, race with, and guess the weight of Dorset Knobs amongst a host of other knob-themed activities. Other local foods are on offer at the associated Show.

Helpful Hints

In 2024 it was on Sunday July 14th at a new venue just outside Cattistock as part of the Cattistock Countryside Show. 2025 details are yet to be announced. Check the website links below for details of how to find the new site off the A356. Entry to the Show is ticketed and available through the links below (£15 on the gate with Early Bird Discounts available in advance).

The only similar comestible I’ve come across is from Wymondham and is unsurprisingly called the Norfolk Knob, but as far as I know it isn’t used for any competitions.

All ages are  welcome and entries cost £1 each (for 3 throws). A host of other knobbery was also on offer when we went such as Pin the Knob on the Giant, Knob Putting and Spot the Knob.

Click here for the event website: http://www.dorsetknobthrowing.com/

and Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/DorsetKnobThrowing

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