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Somerset Food Events

    

 

11th September Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show  Woodlands Showground, Frome

Now in it's 133rd year the Frome Agricultural and Cheese Show offers something for everyone and a wonderful day out. In addition to over 700 cheese exhibits, cookery demonstrations and an amazing selection of food and drink in the Fine Food Hall there will be a Local Food Hall with produce from local suppliers, a local ale and cider tent and over 300 trade stalls.Entertainment in the main ring and village green, showing classes in Horticulture, Home and Handicraft, Pony Club games and dog agility are just some of the many attractions promising interest and entertainment.

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18th September  Glastonbury Harvest Show, Town Hall
Highlighting the importance of local food and celebrating local resilience.  Visit the stalls selling local produce, find out about local projects or even enter your own produce and food creations.

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25th September  Montacute Food Fair
As part of British Food Fortnight why not come and visit our food market with over 30 stalls, cooking demonstrations and a wide range of entertainment.
10:00am-2:00pm Normal admission charges apply further information on 01935 823289

2nd - 10th October    Exmoor Food Festvial

A wide variety of events taking place throughout the Exmoor region to showcase local food and drink produce. Enjoy food, wine and beer direct from the producers or in one of the many restaurants taking place in this annual event.

Further details are available on the website exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk

2nd and 3rd October    Chutfest at Barrington Court
A good quality food fair with music and the opportunity for producers of chutney to swap with other similar minded people.
11:00am-4:30pm Normal admission charges apply further information 01460 241938


9th and 10th October     Autumn Fruit Harvest at Lytes Cary Manor
Learn about the different fruits that grow in the hedgerows and orchards and take away fruit and recipes to try at home. Booking essential.
Workshops at 11:30am and 2:30pm £5.00 Adult further information on 01458 224471

23rd October    Apple Day and Secret World at Barrington Court
A fabulous day where we will be celebrating apples and hedgehogs! There will be childrens activities, apple milling and pressing. In addition to apples, we will be welcoming the Secret World Hedgehog.
11:00am-4:30pm Normal admission charges apply further information 01460 241938

30th October    Montacute Farmers Markets
Come and visit Montacute's prize-winning craft and farmers market. There are many stalls selling quality local seasonal produce and a range of local crafts.
10:00am-2:00pm further information on 01935 823289

27th November     Montacute Farmers Markets
Come and visit Montacute's prize-winning craft and farmers market. There are many stalls selling quality local seasonal produce and a range of local crafts.
10:00am-2:00pm further information on 01935 823289

11th December    Montacute Farmers Markets
Come and visit Montacute's prize-winning craft and farmers market. There are many stalls selling quality local seasonal produce and a range of local crafts.
10:00am-2:00pm further information on 01935 823289

 

Somerset Farmer's Markets

Note - dates can change, we recommend you check with somerset farmers markets before going to a venue specially

Axbridge
Held on the first Saturday of the month, in the medieval Town Square with a selection of about 20 stalls including Axbridge based Moorland Farm and in season Besleys Strawberries from Cheddar. Look out for the Fair Trade Stall too. See our feature on Axbridge

Brent Knoll
Held on the second Saturday of the month in Brent Knoll Parish Hall. The Brent Knoll Bazaar and Farmers' market includes a variety of stalls selling such local fruit and vegetables, fresh Beef, cakes, and preserves as well as local arts and crafts.

Bridgwater
Held on the second Friday of the month. a small market held in Fore Street.

Burnham-on-Sea
Held from 9am - 1pm on the last Friday of the month (plus the second Friday from April) in the High Street between Adam Street and Cross Street.

Castle Cary

Held on the third Tuesday of the month from 9am - 1.30pm at The Market House in the centre of this pretty market town.

Chard
Held at the Guildhall on the fourth Friday of the month.

Cheddar Gorge
Held at the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. on the fourth Friday of the month (May - Oct) situated within the breathtaking Cheddar Gorge itself.

Crewkerne
Held on the third Saturday of the month from 9am - 1pm, in Falkland Square
Voted the 'Best Farmers' Market in Somerset 2007 by Somerset Life Magazine.
An excellent range of about 30 stalls.

Frome
Held twice monthly on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 9am - 1pm at the Cheese and Grain Market Hall. On average there are 30 stalls with a huge range of produce.

Glastonbury
Fore Street. Held from 9am - 1pm on the fourth Saturday of the month in this legendary and historic Abbey town. Situated in St John's car park just off the town centre. With over 20 stalls there is a good selection of produce including organic vegetables, Vegan products, fish and a chocolate stall.

Galstonbury Country Market, held 9.30am-12.30pm inside the Town Hall. Fresh fruit, veg and flowersd when in season as well as a wide variety of local crafts.

Highbridge
A small market held in the Community Hall on the first Friday of the month.

Keynsham

Held from 9am - 1pm on the second Saturday of the month the market is outdoors in the High Street next to the clock tower.

Midsomer Norton
Held on the first Saturday of the month, from 9am - 1pm, in the attractive Hollies Garden next to the High Street.

Minehead
Previously held monthly, but now every Friday, in The Parade. 

Taunton
Situated in the High Street of the county town of Somerset, this market is held every Thusday with extra stands monthly.

Wellington
Held on the third Saturday of the month.

Wells
This weekly market is held in conjunction with the ordinary street market in this cathedral city. With over 16 stalls the market takes place every Wednesday in the Market Place in front of the Town Hall. See our report on where to eat in Wells

Wincanton
Held on the first Friday of the month in the Memorial Hall from 9am - 1pm. With around 20 stalls a wide variety of produce are available, with the benefit of an indoor location.

Yeovil
Held on the second Thursday of the month.

 

 

 


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