Barmouth

June

• Jerusalem and Beyond
  Wednesday 4th June, 2-9pm
  Fundraiser for a mobile dental clinic in Gaza. Cors y Gedol Hall, Tal-y-Bont. Speakers, Stalls, food and drink.
• Harlech’s Historical Pageant – Harlech Castle
  Friday 6th June, 7.30pm
  Local drama, medieval and choir groups combine to bring the past to life in this open air production. Tickets from the Dragon Theatre 01341 281 697.
• Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race
  Saturday 28th June
  Yachts leave the harbour at 3.00pm. The race, sponsored by PowerBar, proceeds to Caernarfon where two crew members race to the summit of Snowdon and return, then on to Whitehaven for the ascent of Scafell Pike and finally to Fort William and Ben Nevis. Race start in Barmouth is preceded by a procession of the yachts from the harbour to the start line off shore, with many events on the quayside to entertain the onlookers.
  Denis Howell 01341 247 533
  www.threepeaksyachtrace.co.uk

July

• Country & Western Music Festival
  Saturday & Sunday July 5th & 6th
  Two days of colourful Country and Western music and dancing in Talbot Square in the centre of the town. This popular event attracts ever increasing support and has now been extended to a full weekend, with associated evening events.
• Barmouth Kite Festival
  Saturday and Sunday 12th & 13th July
  Kite enthusiasts from far and wide gather for this popular event - making for a very colourful weekend focused on a dedicated site on the beach, in front of the RNLI Lifeboat Station. Kites of all types, size and shape take to the skies above Barmouth.
• Steam Engines in Action, Fairbourne
  Saturday & Sunday July 26th-27th
  From little to large - everything in steam! Miniature models, traction engines and the Fairbourne Railway engines themselves!
• The Cambrian Coast Steam Train
  Weekdays 28th July - 29th August
  The days of steam return to Barmouth.

August

• R.N.L.I. Open Day
  Sunday 3rd August
  Fundraising event - the Lifeboat Station opens to the public, giving an opportunity to learn more about the R.N.L.I. Fascinating for children, with added fun, games and facepainting, all in a good cause.
• Mawddach Family Festival (TBC)
  August 16th and 17th
  Detals coming soon

September

• Barmouth Arts Festival
  6th - 13th September
  For more than 30 years, this festival has grown to become an established part of the cultural life of Barmouth. Taking place mainly in the Dragon Theatre, the week’s programme is a mix of classical and popular entertainment and includes both professional and local artists performing in music concerts and drama productions, plus art & craft exhibitions. Programme available.
  Mair Jones 01341 280 392
• Llanbedr Beer Festival
  Fri & Sat 26th-27th September
  A lively weekend for lovers of real ale, giving the opportunity to try local brewed beers and enjoy splendid Welsh hospitality, with live entertainment included! www.llanbedrbeerfestival.co.uk
• Barmouth Festival of Walking
  Sat 20th to Sun 28th September
  Eight day festival of guided walks for all abilites.

October

• Barnardos 20 mile Sponsored Walk
  Saturday 4th October
  This very successful fund raising event is now in its 15th year and has raised almost £100,000 for the children’s charity – Barnardos. Another, very worthwhile, opportunity to enjoy walking in Southern Snowdonia. The route this year will be a ‘circuit’ of the Mawddach estuary. Further information available from: Stan Taylor 01341 280 153

November

• Barmouth Motocross Weekend
  1st and 2nd November
  An exciting weekend of thrills and spills with excellent viewing for spectators from the promenade. Motor cycles and quad bikes race on a specially prepared circuit on Barmouth’s extensive sands (opposite the Lifeboat Station). With races for both adults and juniors, it is a weekend of fun for all the family. More information: Coastline Tyres 01341 281215.

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