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DATE | INFORMATION |
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/
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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
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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. |
Aberystwyth and Ceredigion County Show, Aberystwyth
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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: |
Aberaeron Beer and Cider Festival | August 10th 2024 | This event is held at Aberaeron Yacht Club and starts at 12.
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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
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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
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August 26th 2024 | Parade starts at the Harbour with a Jazz Band leading. https://www.aberaeron.info/en/events/carnival |