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:
Barrel & Bloom Festival
A brand-new two day event at Rich’s Cider Farm featuring The Wurzels! Live music, great local food and drink, and family-friendly entertainment.
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.
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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.
The Sacred Acre
Choral Evensong for Somerset Day
Somerset Real Ale & Cider Festival
On Paper
Langport Art Trail 2025
Portfield Open Studios
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Somerset Day @ Maidenbrook Park
Principal Partners
Official Partners
Sponsors/Supporters
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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.
Western Fuel Joins the Celebration at Barrel & Bloom
We’re delighted to announce that Western Fuel is joining us as a sponsor in support of Somerset Day at this year’s Barrel & Bloom Festival
THE COUNTDOWN TO SOMERSET DAY 2025 BEGINS
With less than two months to go, excitement is building for Somerset Day 2025
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.