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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.
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Name the Somerset Dragon
As part of Somerset Day, BBC Radio Somerset is inviting the public to help name the iconic dragon from the Somerset flag. It’s a chance to be part of the county’s story, with suggestions inspired by local history, folklore, and creativity. A shortlist will be selected by a judging panel before going to a public vote, with the winning name announced on air on Somerset Day.
Click here for the submission terms and conditions and privacy notice.
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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.
Check back for events soon or register your own event
Just click the button below and enter the details of your event on the form. We will publish it for free on our interactive events map.
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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; Sir Michael Eavis CBE, founder of Glastonbury Festival; Clinton Rogers DL; Edward Bayntun-Coward DL.
Somerset Day Weekend celebrated as huge success across the County
To celebrate the 2026 Somerset Day weekend Somerset has once again come together
BBC Radio Somerset is celebrating Somerset Day 2026 by naming the Somerset Dragon.
Your chance to suggest a name for the iconic emblem on our county’s flag
Get ready to celebrate the Somerset Day Weekend 9–10 May
With less than two weeks to go, excitement is building across the county ahead of Somerset Day weekend o