CharityAgriculture and Horticulture
Taunton Flower Show, the oldest Flower Show in the UK, runs every year on the first Friday and Saturday in August, It is run by a charitable body, Taunton Deane Horticultural and Floricultural Society, which seeks to promote horticulture in Taunton and amongst the South West. More than 17,000 visitors are expected over the 2-day show which is the premier event of its type in the west country. The event is organised by a voluntary committee with limited paid staff.