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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard Folk Festival | 26th - 29th May 2017 | The 18th annual (lots of free events) celebration of folk music, song and dance taking place over the late Spring Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 24th to Monday 27th May 2013 in the historic seaport town of Fishguard. With concerts, dance displays, meet the artist events, busking, informal music and song sessions and a real ale bar. Line-up See website. | www.pembrokeshire-folk-music.co.uk/Festival.htm |
| The Aberazz - Fishguard Jazz and Blues Festival | 24th - 28th August 2017 | "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 | June/July 2017 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 2017 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/ |
| Really Wild Food Festival | TBC May 2017 | COUNTRYSIDE FESTIVAL IS A REALLY WILD SUCCESS Crowds in their thousands have gone crazy for Pembrokeshire’s annual celebration of the great outdoors. Now in its eighth year, The Really Wild Food and Countryside Festival has become renowned for its friendly atmosphere, food and drink, wacky entertainment and hands-on madness for every member of the family. | www.reallywildfestival.co.uk/ |
| Fishguard International Music Festival | July/ August 2017 TBC | 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 |
| St Davids Cathedral Music Festival | 26th May - 4th June 2017 | 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. | www.stdavidscathedralfestival.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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