Ilminster might be a small Somerset town, but it's events calendar is packed full of amazing and family friendly events throughout the year.
4th August - 28th August, 9:30am – 15:00pm - Ilminster Arts Centre Ksenia Cieslak, Richard Pearson & Rosaria Vale...
Every Thursday, Ilminster’s Market Square comes alive with the sights, smells, and sounds of our very own weekly mark...
Classic car and vehicle show that takes place alongside Party on the Park on the Ilminster recreation grounds returns...
Despite being a small town, Ilminster has one of the best Christmas light displays in Somerset. The entire town is de...
The Ilminster Craft Market and community drive is a yearly event that invites small and independent businesses, artis...
The Ilminster Mid Summer Experience encompasses several events, but culminates in a final weekend in June. Playing ho...
Hosting over 350+ classic cars, bikes and a mix of classic service and military vehicles. The Ilminster classic car s...
Get ready to brighten up our beloved town, the Flag Festival is back, running from 21st April to 22nd June 2025, as p...
Join the Ilminster Literary Festival — a vibrant celebration of books, ideas, and imagination in the heart of Somerse...
Barrington is a lovely little hamstone village near Ilminster, known for its charm and community spirit. Every other ...
Voting takings place on August 21st on whether Ilminster Town councillors get more say over the development and evolu...
Classic car and vehicle show that takes place alongside Party on the Park on the Ilminster recreation grounds. View h...
Party on the Park is more than a festival, it’s a testament to Ilminster’s spirit. Community at its best: full of mus...
Saturday 27th September, 11am – 4pm Flaxdrayton Workshops are delighted to open their doors to the public for a speci...
Ilminster Carnival is a vibrant, time-honoured procession held annually in October that transforms our town centre in...
The centre of town: Silver Street, Market Square, East Street and North street will be closed for passing traffic and...
Despite being a small town, Ilminster has one of the best Christmas light displays in Somerset. The entire town is de...
Thursday 1st January 2026 The Somerset Tractor Runners will be visiting Ilminster again this year on their annual rou...
Wednesday 25th March, 19:00 – 21:00 A thoughtful and engaging talk exploring how we become who we are and how recogni...
Celebrating all things Somerset across the country various towns will be celebrating Somerset via community picnics, ...
Saturday 9th May, 10:30am – 14:30pm Oyez! Oyez! The Battle of the Bells Begins Dust off your tricorn hats and brace y...
The Ilminster Craft Market and community drive is a yearly event that invites small and independent businesses, artis...
The Ilminster Mid Summer Experience encompasses several events, but culminates in a final weekend in June. Playing ho...
Hosting over 300+ classic cars, bikes and a mix of classic service and military vehicles. The Ilminster classic car s...
Saturday 8th August, 11:00am – 15:00pm - Ilminster Arts Centre Ksenia Cieslak, Richard Pearson & Rosaria Valenti ...
The majority of events in Ilminster are run by community volunteers, for the benefit of the Ilminster community.
Most events, unless indicated are family friendly for all ages. Including furry members of the family!
Most of the Ilminster events generate income for local charities, further boosting the community benefit of these events.
