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The Somerset Food Trail 2022

A ten day food festival celebrating the best of locally produced, delicious and sustainable food from 15-24 July –

A county-wide, farm-to-fork showcase that puts the spotlight on Somerset's smaller-scale, more regenerative farmers and artisan producers, and the stores, cafes, pubs and restaurants that support them.

The Somerset Food Trail Festival is a farm-to-fork showcase of the farms, landscapes, people and places behind Somerset’s most flavourful and nature-friendly food.

Modelled on the 'open studios' model of arts trails, the 10-day Food Trail Festival sees farmers, growers and food producers open their doors to the public at set times between Friday 15 and Sunday 24. 

Take Art's Cultivate project is excited to support this festival with some great cultural experiences; from live music, poetry farm walks, a special curated performance and shows for the family. Take a look at just some of what is coming up and book early to avoid disappointment!

Katy, our Cultivate Hub Facilitator, went live on the Community Show this weekend to talk about the Somerset Food Trail 2022. Listen in below! 

Music & Theatre at PIP's Railway Carriage, TA13 5JH

Friday, 15 July - Music from Instruments of Joy

Pip's Railway Carriage creates exciting and innovative flavours inspired by their organic farm serving breakfast and lunch. This Friday evening the restaurant will be open from 5-8pm, serving up fresh, delicious meals to start your weekend. Music from Instruments of Joy will play to accompany the experience. To book visit PIP's website.

Crewkerne Farmer's Market

Saturday, 16 July, The Town Hall, Crewkerne, TA18 7LN

Visit this colourful, lively market offering visitors a wide variety of fresh, high quality, locally produced food. Sample some delicious chutneys and preserves, stock up on fruit and vegetables, and enjoy music with Portugese Trumpet player Luis Martelo. 

The Old Dairy Café, Bower Hinton Farm

Saturday, 16 July, Martock, TA12 6LH

Wassail Theatre presents “Birthday Day”, an outside theatre performance hosted at Bower Hinton Farm, produced for the Cultivate project as part of The Somerset Food Trail 2022. 

Booking is essential, to find out more and to book click here.

Sometimes, what we remember is happier than what is true.  Family secrets, birthday celebrations and pavlova come together in this new story inspired by the strawberries of Bower Hinton Farm.

Nick White, Director

Enjoy a farm to fork menu or an afternoon cream tea as part of your visit. Book a table either before or after the show at The Old Dairy Café, situated on the farm, open from 10am-5pm. 

For further info about The Old Dairy Café and to book a table visit their website, https://www.theolddairycafe.uk, or call 01935 824 978.

Piglet Pen 

Sunday, 17 July, The Pig Pen, Over Stratton, TA13 5LB

Join us for an afternoon of discovery, play and relaxation at the Piglet Pen! This event is part of The Somerset Food Trail 2022 and perfect for under 12's and their families.

In collaboration with Cultivate project at Take Art and as part of the Somerset Food Trail 2022, The Pig Pen is excited to host their first summer Piglet Pen on 17 July, 12-3pm. 

Come and discover the magic:

  • Create your very own herb garden and personalised pot and be Inspired by Eric Carle’s Hungry Caterpillar story
  • Explore the Piglet Pen’s vegetable patch and spot as many vegetables as you can
  • Taste a delicious Piglet lunch bag made by Kath and Trev, from The Pig Pen, who use only the very best in 'locally sourced' produce 
  • Watch Tor Theatre’s family show ‘The Rumtale of the Moonfleet Diamond’
  • Listen to music from local band, Oconee Bell: A folk/Americana multi-instrumental trio playing original songs and covers

Tickets: £7 children (under ones free) and £10 adult

The price includes lunch, homemade lemonade or water, tea/coffee

Just bring a picnic blanket or something to sit on 

Limited availability so booking essential and can be done via this link.

Whitehouse Farm Cherry Tour

Monday, 18 July - Whitehouse Farm, Chard, TA20 3BZ

Enjoy a cherry tour at the magnificent Whitehouse Cherry Farm, a small family enterprise growing and supplying freshly picked cherries since 2009. With twelve varieties of black dessert cherries, all ripening at different times in the season, the harvest typically extends from late June to early/mid-August.

There will be two guided farm and orchard tours with cherry tasting and refreshments along with poetry from David Reakes. 

Times: 11:30am & 2:30pm - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

Cost: £4/person

Tall Tails Theatre: Madame Carol Sell and Mr Popsy - POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE

Thursday, 21 July The Pig Pen, Over Stratton, TA13 5LB

Take Art's Cultivate project and Tall Tail’s Theatre Company are bringing families a summer treat at PIP’s! Sat amongst an old railway carriage as well as a double decker bus, immerse the senses in a relaxed, outdoor setting  and enjoy the story of Madame Carol Sell and Mr Popsy. To find out more and to book tickets click here. Only food purchased at PIP's must be consumed either before or during the performance.

Celebrating The Somerset Food Trail at Bere Cider Company

Sunday 24 July

Take Art's Cultivate project has been delighted to be involved with The Somerset Food Trail 2022. Adding a cultural flavour to the activity in South Somerset we have seen music, poetry, family shows and are excited to be at Bere Cider Company on Sunday 24 July.

Who is Bere Cider Company?

Award-winning craft cider maker, selling cider, perry, apple juice and vinegar from their shop with other locally sourced products. They also have a café and bar, overlooking the beautiful Somerset Levels. 

What to expect on Sunday 24 August?

To celebrate the last day of the epic Somerset Food Trail Festival, Bere Cider will host an afternoon of live music from the Boston Tea Party along with Tongues of Fire so expect a party! There will be a guided tasting talk by globally recognised cider judge and acclaimed writer and image curator Bill Bradshaw, who’ll tell you the story of Somerset’s spectacular cider revival. 

Poet, David Reakes from Tor Theatre Company will also be reading his commissioned poem about The Somerset Food Trail, and in celebration of the festival and Take Art’s involvement. With great food, music and poetry what’s not to love?

No booking required just turn up!

Order of events as follows:

12-2pm –The Boston Tea Party

2pm –Cider Talk and Tasting with Bill Bradshaw

3pm –Poetry with David Reakes followed by music from 9 piece band -The Tongues of Fire so expect a party! 

Bere Cider Company, Woodpecker Lodge, Bere, Aller, nr Langport, TA10 0QX berecidercompany.com 01458 250166/07934 424797