Events in Ceredigon 2024

New Quay Music Festival 2022

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Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival, Aberystwyth April  17th – 19th & 22nd – 24th 2024 Wales' only international crime fiction festival, profiling Welsh crime writers. The event will take place in Aberystwyth Museum & Library.  Website: https://gwylcrimecymrufestival.co.uk/

 

Stallion Show, Lampeter No information on whether this event will happen this year. Annual Show.  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/121986121261768/
Barley Saturday, Cardigan April 27th 2024 Annual event showcasing the finest local horses with a parade.

https://www.facebook.com/SadwrnBarlysBarleySaturday/?locale=en_GB

Aber Cyclefest,Aberystwyth

 

No information on whether this event will happen this year. A celebration of cycling in Mid Wales, including town centre racing, downhill mountain biking and a mass participation ride.  https://www.abercyclefest.com
Ceredigion Soapbox Derby, New Quay No information on whether this event will happen this year. Full information can be found on their Facebook Page.

https://www.facebook.com/newquaysoapbox

Aberystwyth and Ceredigion County Show, Aberystwyth

 

June 8th 2024 Annual agricultural show with a wide range of events from produce and poultry shows through to equestrian events.  https://www.facebook.com/SioeAberystwythShow/
New Quay Carnival June 15th 2024 At the time of producing this guide, there was no detailed information for this event.  Check out Working 4 New Quay’s Facebook page to check what is happening:
Lampeter Food Festival July.  Date not available yet. Programme of cookery demonstrations from local chefs and music and storytelling.  https://www.facebook.com/Lampeterfoodfestival/
Open Air Theatre, St Dogmaels Abbey July 31st – August 3rd 2024 Just across the border in to Pembrokeshire, The Abbey Shakespeare Players’ annual production.  More information: https://www.abbeyshakespeare.co.uk/en
Cardigan County Show August 3rd 2024 Agricultural show plus crafts, music and other attractions. https://www.facebook.com/CardiganAgriShow/
New Quay Music Festival August 2nd – 4th 2024 Annual Music Festival in its 25h year.  Details of Acts announced later in the year.  Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/NQWMF

Aberaeron Beer and Cider Festival August 10th 2024 This event is held at Aberaeron Yacht Club and starts at 12.

 

Vintage Vehicle Show August 10th 2024 This event (previously held in Aberaeron) will be held at Llanerchaeron this year.
Cilgerran Festival Week August.  Dates not available yet. A week of family entertainment.  More information can be found on their site: www.cilgerranfestiveweek.org.uk/
Cardigan River and Food Festival, Cardigan August. Date not available yet. The Festival starts at 10am and will be held in Quay Street Car Park.  There will be a range of Welsh food and drink businesses together with entertainment.  Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/CardiganFoodFestival/?locale=en_GB

 

Cardigan Bay Regatta New Quay August 9th – 11th 2024 The Cardigan Bay Regatta includes sailing races for all ages and shore based fun events for children. There are sandcastle building competitions on the first day. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cardiganbayregatta.newquay
Tresaith Regatta August 10th, 17th & 24th 2024 Tresaith Mariners Sailing Club regatta with a beach party.  There will be a marquee with a bar open all day and live music in the evening. There are also sandcastle competitions for the kids, and sailing races.  More information can be found on their site: www. tresaithmariners.co.uk
Aberystwyth Street Food Festival in the Marina August 23rd - 25th 2024 Lots of stalls selling hot food.  I went in 2019 and the problem was choosing which stall to buy lunch from!  There will also be craft beers and cocktails.  Their page also mentions live music.

More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/AberystwythStreetFoodFestival/

Aberystwyth Big Tribute Festival August 23rd  - 25th 2024 No details published yet.  Their website is: http://thebigtribute.co.uk/
Aberaeron Mackerel Festival TBC Live music, BBQ, and a real ale and cider bar in the marquee in the Yacht Club following a lighthearted funeral dedicated to the humble Mackerel at the end of the fishing season.
The parade starts outside The Habourmaster 3.30pm, and finishes at Aberaeron Yacht Club.  Free entry
Aberaeron Rugby 7s TBC The rugby event is held at Aberaeron Rugby Club on the outskirts of the town.
Aberaeron Carnival

 

August 26th 2024 Parade starts at the Harbour with a Jazz Band leading.  https://www.aberaeron.info/en/events/carnival