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Taunton's rich military and religious history makes it popular with tourists. Explore your hometown by visiting our site to learn what's on Taunton, from indoor cycling classes to the Sunday Carvery at Taunton and Pickeridge. Hestercombe Gardens often hosts fun events suitable for folks of all ages, and you can always find a good antique or boot sale in the area at least once a month. 
Festivals, Fairs, Parades Events
TEST FEST 2025
  • Saturday 21st June 11:00am until 11:30pm
Family Friendly Music Festival showcasing Grassroots music in Taunton Somerset View event
Somerset Armed Forces Day
  • Saturday 5th July 10:00am until 6:00pm
Somerset Armed Forces Day is a FREE Funday on Saturday 5th July '25 View event
Taunton Flower Show
Enjoy a vibrant festival in Taunton surrounded by flowers View event
Valley Fest – Bristol’s Lakeside Food and Music Festival
  • Friday 1st August, 12:00pm - Until Tuesday 5th August, 12:00pm
Valley Fest is the best-tasting music festival in the South West. The weekend is perfect for first-time festival goers as well as families of all ages. View event
SOMERROCK IS COMING!
  • Friday 8th August - Until Saturday 9th August
Bridgwater's biggest festival - SomerRock Festival is a family friendly event over a Friday and Saturday in August. View event
Wellington Carnival
  • Saturday 27th September 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Experience one of Somerset's most spectacular events as it tours through Wellington. The carnival held every September is organised by the Wellington Carnival Committee – they plan the carnival which... View event
Ilminster Carnival
  • Sunday 5th October 7:15pm until 10:00pm
Experience Somerset's most spectacular event of the year as it tours through Ilminster. Join in the fun and view stunning illuminated floats that have been designed and constructed by carnival clubs around... View event
Chard Carnival
  • Saturday 11th October 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Experience Somerset's most spectacular event of the year as it tours through Chard. Join in the fun and view stunning illuminated floats that have been designed and constructed by carnival clubs around... View event
Taunton Carnival
  • Saturday 18th October 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Experience Somerset's most spectacular event of the year as it tours through Taunton high street. Join in the fun and view stunning illuminated floats that have been designed and constructed by carnival... View event
Weston-super-Mare Carnival
  • Saturday 1st November 6:00pm until 10:00pm
The amazing and super-spectacular Weston-super-Mare Carnival is on Friday 7th November 2025. View event
Bridgwater Carnival
  • Saturday 1st November 7:00pm until 9:30pm
Experience Somerset's most spectacular event of the year as it tours through Bridgwater. Bridgwater Carnival has won two GOLD awards in recent years One in South West Tourism Excellence Awards for... View event
Burnham-On-Sea Carnival 2025
  • Monday 3rd November 6:30pm until 11:00pm
Watch dozens of dazzling illuminated floats parade through the streets of Burnham-On-Sea, this is an amazing spectacle! View event
North Petherton Carnival
  • Saturday 8th November 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Experience Somerset's most spectacular event of the year as it tours through North Petherton along the A38. Join in the fun and view stunning illuminated floats that have been designed and constructed... View event