Somerset Day 2025 - information from Somerset Council
With less than six weeks to go, excitement is building for the Somerset Day 2025 weekend of 10th and 11th May, and plans are well underway for a fantastic county-wide celebration of all things Somerset!A Grand Start with Choral Evensong at Taunton Minster
Kicking off the festivities, a special Choral Evensong at Taunton Minster on Sunday 4th May will set the tone for the celebrations. This beautiful and traditional service will bring the community together in song and spirit, marking the beginning of a week filled with pride and joy. All are welcome.
The Big Somerset Picnic
The Big Somerset Picnic invites everyone to come together on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May with friends, family and neighbours to enjoy the best of local produce – indoors or outdoors. Whether it's a homemade feast or a simple gathering with some classic Somerset cider and cheese, this is the perfect way to celebrate the county's rich food heritage – and an opportunity to raise funds for a local cause or charity.
Get the official event pack at https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67a08fa95679cc09e67d5f99/67d01c6a4bf6c5846d32a71f_the-big-somerset-picnic-25-pack.pdf
Eat:Taunton
The biggest celebration of Somerset in the heart of the county town on Saturday 10th May.
Expect to find over 100 food and drink producers, street food, entertainment and the amazing businesses of Taunton filling the town will feel good fun.
Filling the Minster, Church Square, Hammet Street, Fore Street and all the way up East Street this is an awesome celebration of local food and drink.
New for 2025: A weekend of Local Music, Food & Entertainment at Rich's Cider Farm, Highbridge
This year, we're thrilled to introduce a brand-new event! Taking place at Rich's Cider Farm, this two-day celebration kicks off with none other than the legendary Wurzels and will showcase local music, fantastic food and drink, and entertainment for the whole family.
Starting with the Wurzels on Saturday evening 10th May and continuing Sunday 11th May with a fun-filled festival for all the family.
Get tickets and further information at https://www.barrelandbloom.co.uk/
Show Your Somerset Pride!
As always, we encourage everyone to proudly fly the Somerset flag and hang out the Somerset bunting at home, at work and at local events. Let's paint the county red and yellow, sharing our pride and love for Somerset with the world!
A limited number of FREE flags, bunting and car bumper stickers are available at https://www.somersetday.com/merchandise
You can find a full list of events taking place at https://www.somersetday.com/events
9th April 2025