Europe's largest festival of organic food and drink this event will feature stalls, talks, demonstrations by celebrity chefs and much more.
www.visitbristol.co.uk
Held at the West Woodlands Showground on the outskirts of Frome the show provides plenty of entertainment for the whole family . The best of local food produce will be available in the Fine Food Hall whilst, at the heart of the show, the cheese pavillion will display more than 500 entries from cheese producers around the country.
www.fromecheeseshow.co.uk
A National celebration of British Food, with many local events including special British menus, and our favourite chefs joining the UK's biggest volunteer movement, helping to teach children how to cook. More details to follow.
www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk
Everything from special menus, foodie walks, open days, tours and tastings to a dedicated Spudfest at Brimsmore.
www.southsomersetfoodfestival.com
Promising to be even bigger and better for 2008, visit Hestercombe for this celebration of local food, beer and cider.
www.hestercombe.com
A vibrant celebration of food and drink in Mendip, now in it's 5th year, the organisers promise to make it the biggest and best yet.
www.mendipfoodfestival.co.uk
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 on the last Friday of the month in the High Street between
Adam Street and Cross Street.
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, 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 at the Cheese and Grain Market Hall. On average there
are 30 stalls with a huge range of produce.
Glastonbury
Fore Street Held 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.
Highbridge
A small market held in the Community Hall on the first Friday
of the month.
Keynsham
Held at the Fear Institute Hall on the second Saturday of the
month. There is a good variety of produce with an average
of 12 stalls located in an indoor market in the heart of
the bustling town of Keynsham.
Midsomer Norton
Held on the first Saturday of the month at the Methodist Church
Hall. On average there are 15 stalls with a good selection
of very local produce and a 'local and Fair Trade' cafe in
the hall.
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.
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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