Dunster Country Fair
Started out life as a Donkey Derby. Now it's big on country sports and centre stage goes to horses and hounds of every pedigree. Supporting acts include kangaroo gymnastics, adventure fly-fishing and hawkeye falconry.
Events near Minehead
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Dunster Country Fair
Started out life as a Donkey Derby. Now it's big on country sports and centre stage goes to horses and hounds of every pedigree. Supporting acts include kangaroo gymnastics, adventure fly-fishing and hawkeye falconry.
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Porlock Apple Day
Apple pressing, stalls, displays and all taking place on the last Saturday in October.
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Porlock Arts Festival
Taking place in and around the village of Porlock, this festival showcases the work of authors both locally and farther afield. See the Web site for programme details and venues.
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Porlock Carnival
Taking place every year on the first Saturday in September, this carnival proceeds down the high street and includes marching bands, majorettes and stilt walkers.
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Porlock Christmas Weekend
On the first weekend in December Porlock celebrates Christmas with Saturday open evening for the village shops and a mini Christmas market at the Visitor Centre. A craft fair takes place on the Saturday and Sunday in the village hall.
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Porlock Wassail Day
Meet at the Dovery Manor Museum and the parade goes through the village, wassailing at the orchard and ends at the Community Orchard. This is then followed by folk singing and Mummers Play. Bring saucepan lids, drums and anything else to make a noise (you may want to bring earplugs!) See their Website for dates.
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The Dunster Show
This has to be one of the most beautiful settings for a show with Dunster Castle perched above the showground. See the best of Somerset farming and livestock plus entertainment, bands, crafts and trade stands.
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Wassailing the Apple Tree
If you like the idea of singing to apple trees then this is the event for you! This age old custom has been around for centuries and refers to the practice of blessing the crops and singing to good health. Taking place during mid January (usually the twelfth night), further details are available from the Butchers Arms.
Events near Minehead
'If you're looking for a local event near Minehead to visit whilst on holiday or to plan a holiday around, here is our comprehensive list of 8 Events near Minehead. '
Porlock Apple Day
Apple pressing, stalls, displays and all taking place on the last Saturday in October.
Porlock Arts Festival
Taking place in and around the village of Porlock, this festival showcases the work of authors both locally and farther afield. See the Web site for programme details and venues.
Porlock Carnival
Taking place every year on the first Saturday in September, this carnival proceeds down the high street and includes marching bands, majorettes and stilt walkers.
Porlock Christmas Weekend
On the first weekend in December Porlock celebrates Christmas with Saturday open evening for the village shops and a mini Christmas market at the Visitor Centre. A craft fair takes place on the Saturday and Sunday in the village hall.
Porlock Wassail Day
Meet at the Dovery Manor Museum and the parade goes through the village, wassailing at the orchard and ends at the Community Orchard. This is then followed by folk singing and Mummers Play. Bring saucepan lids, drums and anything else to make a noise (you may want to bring earplugs!) See their Website for dates.
The Dunster Show
This has to be one of the most beautiful settings for a show with Dunster Castle perched above the showground. See the best of Somerset farming and livestock plus entertainment, bands, crafts and trade stands.
Wassailing the Apple Tree
If you like the idea of singing to apple trees then this is the event for you! This age old custom has been around for centuries and refers to the practice of blessing the crops and singing to good health. Taking place during mid January (usually the twelfth night), further details are available from the Butchers Arms.