WITH just under 90 days to go, county residents are gearing up to celebrate all things Somerset for an exciting Somerset Day weekend on May 10-11.

This year’s festivities promise to be bigger and better than ever, with communities, businesses and organisations encouraged to fly the flag for Somerset and join in.

The festivities will officially begin on Sunday, May 4, with a Civic Service of Choral Evensong at Taunton Minster, setting a ceremonial and reflective tone for the week ahead.

The following Somerset Day Weekend is set to include The Big Somerset Picnic, encouraging families, friends, and communities to come together for picnics in parks, gardens, and local landmarks, and the Barrel & Bloom Festival, a day of local music, food, and drink hosted at Rich’s Cider Farm.

The much loved eat:Taunton festival will also be taking place. This popular food and drink festival will showcase the best of Somerset’s independent producers, offering delicious local delicacies, artisan treats, and an opportunity to meet the makers behind the county’s fantastic food scene.

This year, everyone is encouraged to proudly display the Somerset flag, whether at home, in businesses, or at local events. The weekend is all about celebrating the county’s unique identity, strong community spirit, and everything that makes Somerset a fantastic place to live, work and visit.

Nigel Muers-Raby, Founder and CEO of Passion for Somerset, the not-for-profit CIC behind Somerset Day, said: “As we approach Somerset Day, we invite everyone to take part in the celebrations, whether by attending events, hosting a picnic, or simply flying the Somerset flag.

“This is a time to come together and showcase everything that makes Somerset so special.”

For more information, event details, and ways to get involved, visit www.somersetday.com