What's on 2013
Listed below are mainly the longstanding annual events, others are organised during the year. Please confirm all dates before making travel or accommodation arrangements, as details can change. Check websites or contact the Tourist Information Centre for details of other, unlisted events.
Events at the Dragon Theatre
Make sure you check the
Dragon Theatre website or Facebook page for events
taking place during your visit, including quality Jazz & Blues gigs on the 4th
Friday of every month.
www.dragontheatre.co.uk
or call 01341 281 697
Spring Kite Fly & Barmouth Kite Festival
Saturday & Sunday 11th & 12th May
Saturday & Sunday 13th & 14th July
A Spring Kite Fly in May and the annual Kite Festival coinciding with the Paddlesport Event in July. Both weekends will feature a colourful display of kites in all shapes & sizes - flying from 10-5 each day - opposite the lifeboat station.

Fairbourne Miniature Railway 'Little to Large' Steam Engines in Action!
Sunday & Monday 26th & 27th May
Everything in steam, including miniature models and traction engines.
www.fairbournerailway.com
Three Peaks Yacht Race
Starts from Barmouth, Saturday 15th June
Race start is preceded by a procession of the yachts from the harbour (1pm) to the start line off shore, with many events, stalls & music on the quayside to entertain onlookers. The race proceeds to Caernarfon
where two crew members race to the summit of Snowdon, then on to Whitehaven for the ascent of Scafell Pike , finally Fort William & Ben Nevis.
www.threepeaksyachtrace.co.uk
Family Fun Day
Saturday 29th June
Taking place in Talbot Square in the centre of Barmouth, this community organised fun day will have plenty to entertain locals and visitors alike.
www.barmouthfirst.org.uk
Country Music and Line Dancing Festival
Saturday & Sunday 6th & 7th July
Very popular, two day festival of Country and Western music and dancing in Talbot Square.

Mawddach Paddlesports Festival
Saturday & Sunday 13th & 14th July
Two days of Canoe, Kayak and Celtic Longboat Events & Challenges for all the family.
All taking place in the dramatic setting of Barmouth Harbour and Mawddach Estuary.
Includes: Quayside Demonstrations, Kayak Events, Open Canoe Raft Races, Supervised Paddle &
Paddler Development Sessions, Trade Stands and Saturday Evening BBQ Party - plenty of fun things
to do and see for all ages.
For details see: www.paddlewales.com.
Cytser - Harlech Castle Events
Various dates, July and August
Gilbert & Sullivan, Shakespeare, Family Shows and Film Screenings all taking place
outdoors in a dramatic setting within the walls of Harlech Castle.
See the Cytser website for programme information. www.cytser.com
R.N.L.I. Events
Throughout the year Barmouth RNLI organise fundraisers, special events & open days.
For details: barmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Heart of Wales Vintage Lorry Rally
Saturday 7th September
Dozens of colourful, wonderfully kept, classic lorries and vintage commercial vehicles arrive in convoy in Barmouth as part of their 240 mile run. They park up on the main car park 1 - 3pm.
Barmouth Arts Festival
7th - 14th September
This week long festival is a mix of classical and popular entertainment including
performances by professional and local artists in music concerts and drama productions,
plus exhibitions.
Check theatre website for details.
Barmouth Walking Festival
Saturday 14th - Monday 23rd September
Participants return year after year to enjoy up to ten days of guided walks around the
Mawddach Estuary and Southern Snowdonia. In 2012 around 150 walkers took part in the festival,
completing almost 400 walks between them. This year a Jazz Festival and a Beer Festival run
concurrently (see following events). The Barmouth Walking Festival programme of 30 graded walks
provides an excellent opportunity to try both little known routes and some of the most popular
in the area. There are walks for all abilities, led by knowledgeable local guides, ranging from
short two hour rambles, to full day, high level hikes, all taking place in some of the finest
walking countryside in Wales.
www.barmouthwalkingfestival.co.uk
September Songs
Friday & Saturday 20th & 21st September
Friday night at the Dragon Theatre, then Saturday afternoon & evening at the Min y Mor Hotel.
With top flight Jazz bands & contemporary music legends.
Contact Danny Jones 01341 280 903
Llanbedr Beer Festival
Friday & Saturday 20th & 21st September
Gaining in popularity every year, this is a weekend of real ale (including local brews),
real live music and splendid Welsh hospitality, all taking place in the picturesque village of
Llanbedr on the banks of the Artro River, approximately seven miles north of Barmouth.
www.llanbedrbeerfestival.co.uk

Barnardos 20 Mile Sponsored Walk
Saturday 12th October
A well supported annual event raising thousands of pounds for Barnardos and making a very
worthwhile opportunity to enjoy walking in Southern Snowdonia.
Contact Stan Taylor on 01341 280 153
Barmouth Motocross Weekend
Saturday & Sunday 26th & 27th October
Motor cycles and quad bikes race on a specially prepared circuit on Barmouth's extensive sands.
The thrills and spills can be viewed from the safety of the promenade.
Contact Tom Arnold on 07759 891 209
November and December Events
Barmouth's Bonfire and Firework Display takes place on the beach by the Bath House, probably on Saturday 2nd November (TBC) and the town's Festive Late Night Shopping Event usually takes place on the first Thursday in December. Fairbourne Miniature Railway also has Santa Specials running on Saturday & Sunday 21st & 22nd December. Booking is essential for this atmospheric train ride and lovely gift from Santa.