What’s on in Pembrokeshire – local events
Annual Festivals around Stones Cottages
There is much to do in and around Fishguard, but what’s on and when? We have chosen some of our favourite events. Why not come and have a green holiday, staying in one of our eco holiday cottages and visit one of these exciting local events.
| Event Name | Date | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aberazz - Fishguard Jazz and Blues Festival | 23rd - 27th August 2018 | "Impossible though it is to get the blues in Pembrokeshire in my experience, I am happy to support the coolest thing in West Wales since frozen crabmeat was invented ~ Let the good times roll." Griff Rhys Jones | www.aberjazz.com |
| Pembrokeshire Fish Week | TBC | The action packed Pembrokeshire Fish week is full of family-friendly activities dotted all around the coast and waterways. Activities include cookery demonstrations with celebrity chefs, fishing and boat trips, children's workshops, fishing competitions, and much more. | www.pembrokeshirefishweek.co.uk |
| Fishguard Agricultural Show/ Fishguard Show | August 2018 TBC | Enjoy an exciting day out for all the family at this typical Agricultural Show. Attractions include judging of Cattle, Sheep, Pig and Horse Classes; Parade of Vintage machinery, Threshing demonstrations, Tractor tug-of-war; Foxhounds; Crafts; Horticulture; Fairground and a variety of Trade Stands. Car-parking is free and a bar and catering will be in attendance. | http://www.fishguardshow.co.uk/ |
| Fishguard International Music Festival | 24th July - 3rd August 2018 | The Gwyl Gerdd Ryngwladol Abergwaun, or Fishguard International Music Festival, is a Welsh gem, and one of the world's best value classical music festivals. Performances take place at Fishguard, Goodwick, St Davids Cathedral and Rhos-y-gilwen Mansion. | www.fishguardmusicfestival.co.uk |
| Trehale Comedy Festival | 10 May 2018 18:00 - 23:20 | Trehale farm's comedy night featuring the belly laughing talents of Steffan Evans and Clare Ferguson-Walker is back on after the postponement earlier this month! So put it in your diary for May 10th! ! Contact us for bookings! Eventbrite link up soon! It'll be a corker! Good grub, liscensed bar and proper laughs!! | |
| St Davids Cathedral Music Festival | 25th May - 2nd June 2018 | The St. Davids Cathedral Festival has been responsible for bringing classical music to the heart of West Wales for over 35 years. For ten days annually in May and June the Cathedral is host to a feast of classical and contemporary music concerts under the artistic direction of Oliver Waterer, the Organist and Master of the Choristers. | https://stdavidscathedralfestival.co.uk/ |
| Fishguard Folk Festival | 25th May - 28th May | Fishguards amazing folk festival. Now in its 19th year, we can't recommend this enough. Please see website for line ups. | http://fishguard-folk-music.co.uk/ |
Things to do and places to go close to Stones Cottages
Fishguard has much to offer. From a community run cinema to a brilliant surplus food cafe, a weekly folk club and farmers market. Did you also know that Fishguard was the site of the last invasion of Britain and has it’s own “Bayeux Tapestry” documenting the invasion at the library in the Town Hall.
| Event | Date & Time | Place | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard Farmers Market | Every Saturday morning 9-1 | Fishguard Town Hall, Market Square | Local produce, bacon sandwich and a nice cup of tea. | |
| Fishguard County Market | Tuesday morning 9-1 | Fishguard Town Hall, Market Square | Indoor market | |
| Folk Club | Every Tuesday evening 8pm | The Royal Oak in Market Square Fishguard. | Folk session, bring an instrument and join in or come along for a pint and a listen. Highly recommmended. | |
| Transition Community Cafe | It’s open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10.30am until 4pm and has activities for children as well as evening and weekend events. | On the left hand side as you go into the Coop Supermarket 32a High Street, Fishguard SA65 0AR | This not-for-profit enterprise reduces food waste and saves carbon by stopping food going to landfill. Volunteers collect food that local businesses would otherwise throw away and turn it into affordable, healthy meals for sale in the café. | http://www.transitionbrogwaun.org.uk/transition-cafe/ |
| Theatr Gwaun | See website | West Street, Fishguard SA65 9AD | Cinema - Theatre - National Theatre Live 'Great Cinema, Delightful, intimate theatre with a varied programme' | http://theatrgwaun.com/ |
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