What's on at the Taunton Flower Show 2025?

A produce competition at the Taunton Flower Show in 2023. <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
A produce competition at the Taunton Flower Show in 2023. (Image: Newsquest)
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THE Taunton Flower Show 2025 promises fun for the whole family with entertainment across multiple stages, hands-on activities, and delightful performances throughout the weekend.

Main Arena

The Main Arena is where the energy truly soars at the Taunton Flower Show!

Friday Schedule

  • 11:15 – Parachute Games
  • 11:45 – Paws For Thought
  • 12:30 – All Steps Formation Riding
  • 13:05 – Parachute Games
  • 14:00 – The BMX Show
  • 14:45 – Paws For Thought
  • 15:30 – Rock Choir
  • 16:15 – All Steps Formation Riding
  • 17:00 – The BMX Show

Saturday Schedule

  • 10:30 – Paws For Thought
  • 11:20 – All Steps Formation Riding
  • 12:10 – The BMX Show
  • 13:00 – Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band
  • 13:35 – Paws For Thought
  • 14:25 – All Steps Formation Riding
  • 15:10 – The BMX Show
  • 16:00 – Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band

Children’s Village

Sponsored by Taunton Town Council, the Children’s Village is packed with FREE activities and entertainment all day for families with young children. Here's what you can enjoy:

  • Magic Alex: Performing close-up magic and magic shows at 12:30 & 2:30, with balloon modelling at 1:30 & 3:30.
  • Face Painting
  • Parachute Games
  • Big Games for Little People
  • Mini Garden Crafts
  • Story Time with TiddlyGigs
  • Activities by the Girl Guides and Scouts
  • Parent and Baby Tent hosted by Taunton Midwives

Fountain Stage

Located near the picturesque fountain, the Fountain Stage features a selection of local and regional acoustic performers. Don’t miss:

Friday:

  • 11:30 – Shalana
  • 13:00 – Piano Bike Girl
  • 14:30 – Tom Brain
  • 16:00 – Phoebe Richards

Saturday:

  • 11:00 – Stevie Brown
  • 12:30 – Phoebe Richards
  • 14:00 – Piano Bike Girl
  • 15:30 – Phoebe Richards (Encore!)

Wilton Stage

Get ready for high-energy shows and a vibrant atmosphere at the Wilton Stage. Here’s the performance schedule:

Friday:

  • 11:00 – Tom Brain
  • 12:15 – White Noise
  • 13:30 – Shalana
  • 14:45 – Rock Choir
  • 16:00 – White Noise
  • 18:00 – Show Closes

Saturday:

  • 10:30 – The Kingstons
  • 11:45 – White Noise
  • 13:00 – Stevie Brown
  • 14:15 – The Kingstons (Encore)
  • 15:30 – White Noise
  • 17:00 – Show Closes

Talks & Demos

Bellman Memorial Stage (Floral Marquee)
For green-fingered enthusiasts and curious minds alike, the Bellman Memorial Stage in the Floral Marquee is the perfect spot to grow your gardening knowledge.

Friday

  • 11:00 – Rachel Hammond: Explore the benefits of flowers in the veg garden
  • 13:00 – Gardener’s Question Time
  • 14:30 – Chris Hull

Saturday

  • 11:15 – Soil Ecology Laboratory
  • "A Brief Intro to the Life of Soil"
  • 13:00 – Gardener’s Question Time
  • 14:15 – Ric Johnson

Honey Tent – Upper Avenue

  • 12:30 & 15:00 – Both Friday & Saturday, Bee Demonstrations: Discover the magic of the hive! These live bee demos offer an up-close look at beekeeping and honey production

Wine Marquee, Oak Green

Friday

  • 13:30 - Making wine from supermarket fruit juices
  • 16:30 - Liqueurs and infusions with a difference

Saturday

  • 12:00 - Making wine from seasonal fruits
  • 15:00 - Liqueurs and infusions with a difference

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