Down Somerset Way

South Petherton Folk Fest 2026
2026-06-20 10:00 - 18:00 UTC
South Petherton folk festival is a free one-day event in the picturesque village of South Petherton. The Somerset folk festival takes place in venues across the village, kicking off with the Procession Dance and the Ceremony of the Glove – an ancient folklore tradition which dictates that as long as the glove remains airborne, no one can be arrested for drunkenness (please drink responsibly though people I’m not sure this rule stands today!)
As well as musical acts, there is food and drink, stalls, Morris dancers and shows to entertain the kids.
