The Brecon Beacons National Park is the host to an exciting range of festivals and events..
The events listed on the right hand side are the main events that happen in the Brecon Beacons throughout the year. Check out our daily events listings via the links above to see all the things that are happening across the National Park from films to farmers markets, gigs in the local pub to a guided walk on the hill.
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Farmer's Markets across the National Park
Farmer's Markets are an opportunity to buy local produce direct from the producer.
There is always a wide range of produce available depending on the season including: apple juice, pork, charcoal, smoked meats and fish.
Eggs cheese, sausages, cakes, pottery, bread, mayonnaise, bacon, herbs, preserves, cottage plants, organic fruit and vegetables, organic chutneys and more !
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Brecon Jazz
Welcome to the Brecon Jazz tourism website, which aims to help you plan your visit to the festival. This website provides background information on the festival and on what else there is to see and do, as well as offering a wide range of accommodation in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Celebrating its 27th year in 2010, the Brecon Jazz Festival mixes some of the world’s finest jazz music with the stunning location of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It creates a unique atmosphere for both its audience, and the galaxy of international artistes, who perform there each year.
Winner - Best Major Event in Wales, National Tourism Awards 2007.
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National Eisteddfod of Wales
Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru 2010
Bydd Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2010 yn cael ei chynnal ar hen safle dur, Glyn Ebwy ym Mlaenau Gwent.
Mae'r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yn mynd yn ôl i 1176. Dywedir i'r Eisteddfod gyntaf gael ei chynnal dan nawdd Arglwydd Rhys yng Nghastell Aberteifi y flwyddyn honno. Yno, cynhaliwyd ymryson, a gwahoddwyd beirdd a cherddorion o bob cwr o'r wlad i gystadlu yn erbyn ei gilydd. Rhoddwyd cadair wrth fwrdd yr Arglwydd i'r cerddor a'r bardd buddugol, traddodiad sydd yn parhau hyd heddiw yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales can be traced back to 1176 when it is said that the first Eisteddfod was held, under the auspices of Lord Rhys, at his castle in Cardigan. There he held a grand gathering to which were invited poets and musicians from all over the country. A chair at the Lord's table was awarded to the best poet and musician, a tradition that prevails in the modern day National Eisteddfod.
There's a warm welcome for everyone at the Eisteddfod, regardless of your nationality or language. You don't have to speak Welsh to enjoy the National Eisteddfod. People from all parts of the world are warmly welcomed.
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The Big Cheese Festival 2011
A spectacular festival which attracted over 85,000 visitors last year. With re-enactment displays, entertainment, funfair and one of the biggest festival food & drink marquees in Wales. Over 50 Welsh producers gather to sell their delicious cakes, wine, liquers, sweets, chocolate, cheese, pickles and much more.
With a grand fireworks display on Friday 29th July to open the event and the main event taking place Saturday and Sunday.
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Green Man Festival 2011
The Green Man Festival runs over the whole weekend, and features three days of music including psychedelia, indie, dance, Americana and folk across five stages, as well as a full programme including art, literature, film, comedy, healing zones, ceilidhs, and Welsh language poetry.
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Hay Winter Weekend 2010
Welcome to our 11th winter Festival and the fireside and mulled wine intimacy of Advent in Hay. Please join us to hang out with friends, laugh fit to burst, and to enjoy the finest stories, ideas, food and company.
The Winter Weekend runs from 3–5 December.
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Traditional Winter Fair
The Aberglasney Tradtional Winter Fair has earnt the reputation over the last eight years as the best Traditional Winter Fair in South West Wales.
The Winter Fair will host stall holders in the Mansion featuring gifts and crafts as well as a Marquee in the grounds showcasing the best Welsh produce for the festive season.
FREE glass of mulled wine & a mince pie for every visitor.
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Abergavenny Food Festival 2010
As ever in 2010 we want to offer our visitors a fantastic range of delicious artisan products and an opportunity to meet the wonderful people who make them – you.
Our aim is to offer visitors a wide range of the highest quality local and regional products, we aim to be a showcase for the fantastic produce of Wales.
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The Guardian Hay Festival
We invite the writers and performers (great writers work in all media) we most admire. We try to bring the greatest contemporary practitioners and the most exciting new voices.
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Abergavenny Steam Rally 2010
This is a Unique Event in the Steam Rally Calendar in the UK because it takes place in a Park in the middle of a Market Town.
Come to Abergavenny for a marvellous day out for the whole family - Each day there is a full programme of arena events including parades of all the vehicles.
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Mountain Trail Challenge 2010
A choice of 30 or 20 miles Walking Challenge taking place on the Saturday 18th September 2010
BRECON BEACONS
The walk will take in the highest summit in the area "Pen-y-Fan" (886m) and include some spectacular ridgeline walking as well as walking through forestry plantations and alongside some picturesque reservoirs and waterfalls.
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Summer Harp Festival 2010
The national instrument of Wales is getting its very own festival at the National Botanic Garden this sum
The very first Summer Harp Festival takes place on the Sunday and Monday of August Bank Holiday (Aug 29-30) when you can see royal harpists past and present Catrin Finch and Claire Jones in concert (Claire Jones sponsored by Salvi Harps in Cardiff); Catrin is also holding a masterclass; there is a harp orchestra in action, numerous recitals, talks, tours and hands-on opportunities for harpists of all ages and abilities.
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Abergavenny Steam and Vintage Rally
Since being taken over by the Rotary Club of Abergavenny the town`s Steam Veteran & Vintage Rally has gone from strength to strength. By widening the base of the two day event it now offers something for everyone. As well as the mighty giants of steam, the show now boast a children`s playground with old fashioned rides, a food village, rural crafts and handicrafts, a wealth of stands selling everything from auto & agricultural jumble to garden plants and the latest `must have` for the house.
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Art Exhibitions in Galleries in the Brecon Area
Brecon Art Exhibitions and Events
We update the exhibitions and event details on a regular basis, so come back again for further information.
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Art Galleries in the Crickhowell Area
We have a fabulous range of Art galleries and Artists in Crickhowell located all around Crickhowell and participating in artistic events and shows throughout the year. As you would expect Art Galleries and Art in Crickhowell ranges from traditional paintings and sculpture right through to modern art installations and contemporary Art.
We update the exhibitions and event details on a regular basis, so come back again for further information.
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Dragonfly Cruises 2010
From March to October you can spend a delightful few hours cruising through some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain, lying within the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The Monmouthshire and Brecon canal hugs the mountainside above the valley of the River Usk. Through the four seasons there a fine views and an abundance of wildlife to be seen.
200 Years of History - Travel on this historical waterway, a fantastic feat of engineering, built before roads and railways. Cruise through a canal lock and over an aqueduct carry the canal over the River Usk,
Saloon seating for 50
Refreshment bar
Catering available
P.A. System
Toilet
Souvenirs
All Weather
Wheelchair Lift (2 chairs maximum)
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Art Galleries and Exhibitions in Erwood and the Northern Beacons
Erwood Art Exhibitions and Events
We update the exhibitions and event details on a regular basis, so come back again for further information.
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Art Galleries in the Abergavenny Area
We have a fabulous range of Art galleries and Artists in the Abergavenny area with artistic events and shows throughout the year. The Art Galleries and Art in Abergavenny ranges from traditional paintings and sculpture right through to modern art installations and contemporary Art.
We update the exhibitions and event details on a regular basis, so come back again for further information.
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Black Mountain Festival 2010
Talgarth Festival of The Black Mountains
@ Talgarth - Various venues around the town
A celebration of food, crafts, music and the countryside
Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains is a 'free' summer festival located all around the small market town of Talgarth in Mid Wales.
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Black Mountains 3 Day 2011
Black Mountains 3 Day is a 3 day mountain bike stage endurance event, organised by Bearded Man. Set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, it will be a tough but rewarding ride through unforgiving terrains and tough technical trails.
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South Wales Shire Horse Show
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The Big Event - Rural Crafts & Skills Event
The Rural Crafts & Skills Show at Penpont Estate, Sennybridge, Brecon, LD3 8EU 17th -19th September will feature a range of crafts and skills to try. With buildings dating back to the 16th Century, time has stood still for much of the last century at the 2000 acre Penpont estate.
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Monmouth Festival
The festival is a free annual 9-day event, focused on the main stage but also with satellite activities around the town. Primarily a music festival, we offer you Rock, Blues, Soul, Ska, Jazz, Folk, Classical and world music, along with a wide variety of non-music attractions over the nine days.
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Talgarth Festival of The Black Mountains
Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains is a 'free' summer festival located all around the small market town of Talgarth in Mid Wales.
The theme of the 2010 Festival will be based around the 1940s. As such we are looking for anyone who may have been linked with the area in any way during this time to come forward. We would like to hear your stories/memories/information and document all that we can.
We, too, are looking for any artifacts/photos from the era to display prior to and during the Festival. Classic/vintage vehicle owners warmly welcomed. Please get in touch prior to the event.
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Monmouthshire Walking Festival 2010
Walking Festival
22 October - 31 October 2010
First Steps...that's what Monmouthshire's first countryside Walking Festival are. Details of Monmouthshire's first full-length walking festival have been released and will continue to be updated, so find updates on our website.
