Somerset Armed Forces Day will offer a diverse range of activities and performances.
The 2026 celebration will feature a variety of live music and performances, with military duo Soldiers of Swing - Saluto bringing swing classics and favourites from the past and present.
Performers will also include Chrystal Bliss from Weston-super-Mare, Blitz Time Sally covering songs from the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, as well as Chloe Maria Aston.
The main arena event will be Jamie Squibb and his motocross stunt team, plus a special flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (weather and safety checks permitting).
Visitors can also look forward to a variety of sweet and savoury food stands, along with various coffee stalls.
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Various charities, including On Your Bike, SSAFA, Health Watch, South West Wildlife, Dementia UK, and Arcinspire, will also have stalls at the event.
Roger Blighty and his flying machine that 'just doesn’t make it off the ground' will also make a return.
There will be a cadet drill competition, stands from the Taunton Deane Shooting Association and Axe Nomads, and the presence of blue light services.
Remembrance artist Jacqueline Hurley will showcase her collection.
There will be fun for all the family at Somerset Armed Forces Day 2026, including inflatables for young children.
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