EVENTS IN ILMINSTER

Ilminster might be a small Somerset town, but it's events calendar is packed full of amazing and family friendly events throughout the year.

Flaxdrayton Open Day
Sep 27, 2025 11:00 - Sep 27, 2025 16:00

Flaxdrayton Open Day

Saturday 27th September, 11am – 4pm Flaxdrayton Workshops are delighted to open their doors to the public for a speci...

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Ilminster Carnival 2025
Oct 04, 2025 19:00 - Oct 04, 2025 23:00

Ilminster Carnival 2025

Ilminster Carnival is a vibrant, time-honoured procession held annually in October that transforms our town centre in...

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Ilminster Christmas Lights Switch On
Nov 21, 2025 07:00 - Nov 21, 2025 21:00

Ilminster Christmas Lights Switch On

Despite being a small town, Ilminster has one of the best Christmas light displays in Somerset. The entire town is de...

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Somerset Day 2026
May 09, 2026 00:00 - May 09, 2026 23:30

Somerset Day 2026

Celebrating all things Somerset across the country various towns will be celebrating Somerset via community picnics, ...

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Craft Market
Jun 06, 2026 10:00 - Jun 06, 2026 16:00

Craft Market

The Ilminster Craft Market and community drive is a yearly event that invites small and independent businesses, artis...

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Classic Car Show
Jun 07, 2026 10:00 - Jun 07, 2026 16:00

Classic Car Show

Hosting over 300+ classic cars, bikes and a mix of classic service and military vehicles. The Ilminster classic car s...

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Ilminster Mid Summer Experience
Jun 07, 2026 10:00 - Jun 07, 2026 16:00

Ilminster Mid Summer Experience

The Ilminster Mid Summer Experience encompasses several events, but culminates in a final weekend in June. Playing ho...

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Ilminster Flag Festival
Apr 21, 2025 09:00 - Jun 22, 2025 21:00

Ilminster Flag Festival

Get ready to brighten up our beloved town, the Flag Festival is back, running from 21st April to 22nd June 2025, as p...

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Jun 02, 2025 10:00 - Jun 08, 2025 16:00

Ilminster Literary Festival

Join the Ilminster Literary Festival — a vibrant celebration of books, ideas, and imagination in the heart of Somerse...

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Ilminster Party In The Park
Aug 24, 2025 12:00 - Aug 24, 2025 20:00

Ilminster Party In The Park

Party on the Park is more than a festival, it’s a testament to Ilminster’s spirit. Community at its best: full of mus...

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Weekly Market
Aug 28, 2025 10:00 - Aug 28, 2025 15:00

Weekly Market

Every Thursday, Ilminster’s Market Square comes alive with the sights, smells, and sounds of our very own weekly mark...

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Community At Heart

The majority of events in Ilminster are run by community volunteers, for the benefit of the Ilminster community.

Family Friendly

Most events, unless indicated are family friendly for all ages. Including furry members of the family!

Support Local Charities

Most of the Ilminster events generate income for local charities, further boosting the community benefit of these events.