What's on for Somerset Day 2025?
Get ready for the Somerset Day weekend on the 10th & 11th of May
This year’s celebrations are bigger than ever, bringing communities, businesses, and organisations together to celebrate everything Somerset has to offer.
Big or small, every event matters on Somerset Day. From creative art displays to lively local festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Each event offers something unique, allowing you to choose exactly how you'd like to take part in the celebrations and make the most of this special day.
What’s been announced so far?
Each year, Somerset Day organises a number of key events including:
The Big Somerset Picnic
Gather with friends, family, and neighbours for a county-wide picnic. Host your own or join in with a picnic near you.
Barrel & Bloom Festival
A brand-new event at Rich’s Cider Farm, with live music, great local food and drink, and family-friendly entertainment.
eat:Taunton
This hugely popular food festival is back, showcasing the best of local independent food and drink producers.
Fly The Flag For Somerset
A county-wide initiative to get businesses and communities to fly the Somerset Flag or string up the bunting in celebration.
More events will be added in the run-up to Somerset Day, as communities, businesses, and charities across the county get involved.
If you’re looking for something to do over the weekend or want to register your own event, check back here for the latest updates!
Principal Partners
Official Partners
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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.
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
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.
Somerset Day Weekend Set to Shine: Celebrate and Fly the Flag for Somerset !
With just under 90 days to go, get ready to celebrate as the county gears up for an exciting Somerset Day weekend on 10th and 11th May