About us

We are Passion for Somerset CIC

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For people who love Somerset

Passion for Somerset is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to celebrating everything that makes Somerset special.

We are the team behind Somerset Day, working to bring communities and businesses together to take pride in the county and showcase what it has to offer.

Our goal is to inspire people across Somerset to get involved, celebrate their local area, and feel connected to the county's heritage, culture, and economy. We do this by supporting events, sharing stories, and encouraging businesses, schools, and community groups to take part in Somerset Day celebrations.

Passion for Somerset CIC is run by a part-time CEO and overseen by a board of volunteer directors from local businesses and communities, ensuring that everything we do benefits the people of Somerset.

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This years events

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The Sacred Acre

Sat
03
-
21
May
|
10.00am
-
5.00pm
ACEarts
,
Somerton
The Sacred Acre

Choral Evensong for Somerset Day

Sun
04
-
May
|
5.00pm
-
6.00pm
Taunton Minster
,
Taunton
Choral Evensong for Somerset Day

Somerset Real Ale & Cider Festival

Mon
05
-
21
May
|
7.00am
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11.00pm
The Duke of Wellington
,
Minehead
Somerset Real Ale & Cider Festival

On Paper

Tue
06
-
10
May
|
10.00am
-
4.00pm
Wells and Mendip Museum
,
Wells
On Paper

Langport Art Trail 2025

Fri
09
-
11
May
|
10:00am
-
15:00pm
South West Makers
,
Langport
Langport Art Trail 2025

eat:Taunton

Sat
10
-
May
|
10:00am
-
4:00pm
Taunton Town Centre
,
Taunton
eat:Taunton

Somerest Day @ Maidenbrook Park

Sat
10
-
May
|
12:00pm
-
4:00pm
Maidenbrook Country Park
,
Taunton
Somerest Day @ Maidenbrook Park

Ilminster Town Crying Festival

Sat
10
-
May
|
10:00am
-
2:00pm
The Market House
,
Ilminster
Ilminster Town Crying Festival
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Principal Partners

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Sponsors/Supporters

Somerset is full of such amazing traditions, such as the Wassail Ceremony, which reminds people today of the county’s cider making heritage and how lucky we are to have such a wealth of apple orchards across the county. I am Somerset born and bred, I’m so proud of the heritage of our family that we’re now carrying on into our fifth generation, we can honestly say we are living our heritage.

Martin Thatcher

Fourth generation cider maker

Our Patrons

We are fortunate to have amazing Patrons who are as passionate about our County as we are

Mr Mohammed Saddiq, His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Somerset; Mrs Anne Maw, CVO; His Grace the Duke of Somerset DL; The Rt Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells; The Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Bishop of Taunton; Sir Michael Eavis CBE, founder of Glastonbury Festival; Clinton Rogers DL; Edward Bayntun-Coward DL.

Somerset Sunset

The latest news from around the county

SOMERSET DAY COMES TO LIFE WITH THE WURZELS
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SOMERSET DAY COMES TO LIFE WITH THE WURZELS

The Barrel & Bloom Festival makes its debut at Rich’s Cider Farm at Highbridge on 10th and 11th May 2025.

SOMERSET DAY COMES TO LIFE WITH THE WURZELS
Nominations are Now Open for the Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2025
General

Nominations are Now Open for the Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2025

The Pride of Somerset Youth Awards (POSYA) honours remarkable achievements of young individuals throughout the county

Nominations are Now Open for the Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2025
Wyke Farms Returns as Headline Partner for the Big Somerset Picnic  and Principal Partner of Passion for Somerset
General

Wyke Farms Returns as Headline Partner for the Big Somerset Picnic and Principal Partner of Passion for Somerset

Return of Wyke Farms as a Principal Partner of the organisation and the Headline Partner for The Big Somerset Picnic 2025.

Wyke Farms Returns as Headline Partner for the Big Somerset Picnic and Principal Partner of Passion for Somerset
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