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If you're in Shepton this weekend, don't even think about saying "there's nothing going on." Between plant sales, vintage military vehicles, free train rides, a repair café and Crossfitters raving at the Bath & West, the town's gone full Somerset Day mode.

There's tea, tombolas and tunes—and that's just before lunch. Whether you're bench pressing or bench-sitting, there's something worth turning up for.

Thursday 8 May

Start the evening with a spot of patchwork. The Glastonbury Women's Friendship Group are meeting at Glastonbury Town Hall from 7.30pm, where Wendy Booth-Boyd will give a talk on all things quilting. It's one of only two evening meetings a year, so worth turning up for the tea and chat. More details here.

Over in Wells, Cathedral Green is the setting for a VE Day beacon lighting with Wells City Band playing from 8.30pm. Inside the cathedral, the knitted wartime exhibition The Longest Yarn 2 continues until Saturday. All info here.

Glastonbury itself marks VE Day with prayers, a Town Crier proclamation, a piper, and a torchlit procession from the Fairfield at 8.30pm. The community commemoration begins at 8.55pm at Market Cross.

Shepton Mallet's Mid-Somerset Showground will come alive for a free VE Day celebration featuring live music, classic cars, face painting, vintage military vehicles, a licensed bar and fish and chips.

Organised by the Mid-Somerset Agricultural Society, the evening starts at 7pm and ends with a beacon lighting ceremony as part of the national moment of remembrance. No booking required—just turn up.

There's also a prize for best-dressed 1940s outfit and best turned-out vehicle. All classic cars aged 25+ and vintage military vehicles are welcome to join the display.

Organisers said: "We've planned a wonderful line-up for all ages. Whether you're into swing music or Spitfires, there'll be something to enjoy."

Street is also getting involved, with a flag raising and proclamation at 9am and the Lamp Light of Peace lit in the Library Gardens at 9.30pm. If you're after something less ceremonial, there's a quiz night at the Centurion Hotel in Midsomer Norton at 7.30pm. £2 per person, teams of 6. Booking details here.

Friday 9 May

Red Brick Building in Glastonbury gets the swing started early with a 1940s big band night from the Shepton Mallet Big Band. Think dancing, vintage glamour, and possibly a few victory rolls. Tickets are £15, and fancy dress is encouraged. Grab yours here.

If that's not quite your tempo, head to Beckets Inn for Glastonbury Pagan Moot, where Sheila Broun will be delving into the origins of Blodeuwedd, a thunder goddess who really didn't deserve the PR job she got in the 12th century. Starts at 7.30pm for an 8pm talk. Details here.

Prefer fiddles to folklore? The Spring Folk Concert at Theale Village Hall near Wedmore features Tim Brine and Sue Franklin, supported by the Somerset Levellers. Expect traditional songs, self-penned social comment, and maybe a morris dancer or two. Full info here.

And if you fancy reliving 1990s chart-toppers, The South (yes, ex-members of The Beautiful South) are at Studio 24 in Wells from 7.30pm. Tickets here.

Saturday 10 May

It's Somerset Day Weekend, and your options are extensive.

Start at the Priestess of Avalon taster session in Glastonbury if you fancy exploring the Spiral One journey of divine feminine connection. It runs from 10am–4.30pm and is led by Kit Crowther. Find out more here.

Meanwhile, Bagley Community Orchard is hosting its annual plant sale from 11am, with teas, a BBQ, live music, and more plants than you can shake a trowel at. It's happening in Theale and supports upkeep of the orchard. More here.

Cranmore Station is celebrating Somerset Day weekend by letting kids ride for free on the trains. There's food, drink, and plenty of classic Somerset charm – cider included. Runs Saturday and Sunday. Details here.

The Street Inn is going all-out with a weekend-long Somerset Day celebration featuring vintage cars, a bouncy castle, a kids' entertainer, and DJs playing all weekend. On Saturday night, Bertee and Friends take it indoors for the full party. More here.

Fitness fans, the Bath & West Showground is hosting Crossfest UK South, a full day of functional fitness followed by a rave. Yes, really. Teams of six, music all day, and camping if you're making a weekend of it. Info and tickets here.

You can also visit the Shepton Mallet Repair Café at The Art Bank from 11am to 1pm, where volunteer fixers will tackle everything from busted lamps to misbehaving laptops. New tech repairer on site, and cake is almost guaranteed. More here.

Over in Wells again, Studio 24 follows up Friday's pop nostalgia with an Ed Sheeran tribute night on Saturday. If you know all the words to Thinking Out Loud, this one's for you. Tickets from £13.20 here.

Sunday 11 May

Cranmore Station and The Street Inn both continue their Somerset Day celebrations. The trains still run, the cider still flows, and the bouncy castle might be a bit less bouncy depending on Saturday night's crowd.

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