Get involved

Find out how you can celebrate Somerset Day 2026

A county united and a dragon on the move

This May, communities across Somerset will come together to celebrate everything that makes our county remarkable. From town centres to iconic landmarks, Somerset Day 2026 promises a programme of events filled with pride, heritage and shared celebration.

The Journey of the Somerset Dragon

At the heart of this year’s celebrations is The Journey of the Somerset Dragon, a county-wide storytelling tour running throughout April and May.

The Dragon will travel across Somerset, appearing in Wells, Minehead, Evercreech, Weston-super-Mare, Sparkford, Watchet, Street, Somerton, Nailsea and more, bringing families together for live interactive readings of The Tail of The Somerset Dragon and celebrations at each stop.

And this year, the story belongs to Somerset. Residents are invited to submit a name for the dragon, with the chosen name revealed as part of the Somerset Day celebrations.

Proudly sponsored and supported by

Dragon Stop 1: Wells

Sat

Apr

9:00am

4:00pm

Bishop's Palace Archway

Wells

Dragon Stop 2: eat:Minehead

Sun

Apr

9:00am

4:30pm

eat:Minehead Festival

Minehead

Dragon Stop 3: Eat:Weston

Sat

Apr

9:00am

4:30pm

Eat: Weston

Weston-super-Mare

Dragon Stop 4: Haynes Motor Museum

Sun

May

9.30am

4:00pm

Haynes Motor Museum

Sparkford

Dragon Stop 5: Watchet

Mon

May

9:00am

4:00pm

The Esplanade

Watchet

Dragon 6: Somerton

Sat

May

10:00am

1:00pm

Market Place

Somerton

Dragon Stop 7: Street

Sat

May

2:00pm

4:30pm

Clarks Village

Street

Dragon Stop 8: eat:Nailsea

Sun

May

9:00am

4:00pm

High Street

Nailsea

Some more of our 2026 events

Each year, Somerset Day is involved in a number of key events including:

eat:Taunton Food Festival 2026

A vibrant celebration of Somerset’s independent food and drink scene, returning to Taunton town centre. Discover local producers, food vendors and flavours that showcase the very best of Somerset.

Fly The Flag For Somerset

A county-wide call to action inviting businesses, schools and communities to proudly display the Somerset flag. Join the celebration, decorate your streets and show your Somerset spirit this May.

More events

An Evening of Poetry

Fri

May

6.30 pm

9.00 pm

ACE Arts

Somerton

Somerset Day on the Levels: Pilgrimage Walk

Sat

May

9.30am

5.00pm

"St Andrew's Church, Aller"

Aller

Somerset Cycle

Sat

May

8.30am

5.00pm

Bridgwater College

Bridgwater

Grand Opening of Maidenbrook Country Park on Somerset Day

Sat

May

2:00pm

10:00pm

Maidenbrook Country Park

Taunton

Party in the Park

Sat

May

12:00pm

17:00pm

Blenheim Gardens

Minehead

Choral Evensong on the Eve of Somerset Day

Sun

May

4:00pm

5.:30pm

St John's Church

Taunton

King Alfred and Somerset Day

Sun

May

10.00 am

5.00 pm

Avalon Archaeology

Westhay

Somerset Day on the Levels: BBQ in the Park

Sun

May

11.30am

5.00pm

Aller Recreation Ground

Aller

Join our newsletter to stay up to date on everything

Join our newsletter to stay up to date on eveythting

By subscribing you agree to with our Privacy Policy and provide consent to receive updates from our company.

Principal Partners

Official Partners

Sponsors/Supporters

Somerset is the story of my wonderful life. Born 84 years ago here in Pilton, surrounded by dairy cows from the start. Chapel twice a week and the highlights of the summer were trips to Burnham on the train through the beautiful Somerset levels, where thousands of wading birds would rise from the water to the sound of the oncoming steam-train. In Burnham we played our hot summer days on the beach, riding donkeys and watching Punch and Judy. Pretty Somerset girls to take to Bridgwater fair every year and the one I chose to marry, I married in Burnham Methodist chapel. So, you can see why I love Somerset so much!

Michael Eavis CBE

Glastonbury Festival

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; Sir Michael Eavis CBE, founder of Glastonbury Festival; Clinton Rogers DL; Edward Bayntun-Coward DL.

The latest news from around the county

Dragon Stop

Plans unveiled to Fly the Flag for Somerset Day 2026 with the Journey of the Somerset Dragon

Plans are aunderway to make Somerset Day 2026 a spectacular celebration of county pride

All

SOMERSET DAY 2025 BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER FOR A RECORD BREAKING 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Communities across Somerset and far beyond came together in spectacular fashion to mark the 10th anniversary of Somerset Day,

Family

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