Wassailing: An ancient tradition
Our traditional Wassail ceremony, takes place in mid-January, and is used to ensure a good cider apple harvest for the following year. By blessing the cider apple trees and warding off unwanted spirits it is hoped a good harvest will follow. Instruments and noise are used to scare away the unwanted spirits. A Wassail Queen is chosen from the assembled crowd and a bonfire lit to ward off the evil spirits.
In 2025 we are delighted to be hosting the Wassail at The Mid-Somerset Showground on Wednesday 15th January. Tickets are £15 to include hot food & entertainment.
Entertainment and cider
After the bonfire and wassail ceremony there is entertainment in the Yeoman Building, hot food provided by Denela's & a traditional cider bar.
It is a fun evening that keeps a long standing rural tradition alive.
