Events in and around Barmouth
Barmouth has many annual events and festivals, the main ones are listed here but other events are organised during the year – check our Facebook page for information about What’s On during your visit. Always confirm dates/times before making travel arrangements – see individual event websites or contact the Tourist Information Centre for details.
Old Roads, Ancient Trackways Exhibition
24th June - 26th September 2021
At Tŷ Meirion Gallery, Dyffryn Ardudwy.
Mixed exhibition by a mixture of local artists and a group from Borderland Visual Arts exploring the old roads and ancient tracks of our past.
Barmouth Walking Festival
11th - 20th September 2021
One of Britains biggest Walking Festivals with 38 walks over 10 days. Covering new routes and old favourites in Southern Snowdonia.
It is hoped that a scaled down version of the festival will be able to go ahead. Check the website for details.
Heart of Wales Lorry Rally
Cancelled for 2021. 2022 dates TBC
Dozens of colourful, wonderfully kept, classic lorries and vintage commercial vehicles will arrive in convoy in Barmouth as part of their 240 mile run. They park in the main car park from 1pm.
Llanbedr Beer Festival
Cancelled for 2021, watch this space for 2022 dates
This weekend of real ale (including local brews), live music and splendid Welsh hospitality is always popular. It all takes place in the picturesque village of Llanbedr on the banks of the Artro river, approximately seven miles north of Barmouth.
Art in Nature Exhibition
Dates to be confirmed
At Tŷ Meirion Gallery, Dyffryn Ardudwy.
This exhibition will explore the natural elements of nature to create artwork and art created and inspired by nature in the Welsh landscape.
Barmouth Motocross Weekend
16th and 17th October 2021
Motorcycles and quad bikes race on a specially prepared circuit on Barmouth’s extensive sands. The action can be viewed from the safety of the promenade. Contact Tom Arnold 07759 891 209
Bonfire Night
Saturday 6th November 2021
Hopefully we'll be able to hold the "end of season" bash and light the sky up again.
Kite Festival
2nd - 3rd July 2022
Provisional dates subject to confirmation. New for 2022 we are hoping to have two locations, the usual one near the lifeboat station and one further north for people with dogs.
Three Peaks Yacht Race
9th July 2022
This has to be the most extreme way to complete the three peaks challenge - climbing the highest mountains in Wales, England and Scotland. Teams leave Barmouth on Saturday at high tide and sail to Caernarfon. Two of the team then run up Snowdon , on returning to Caernarfon, the crew sails to Whitehaven. The runners then leave the boat again for a 40 mile round trip to cycle and run to the top of Scarfell Pike.
A final sailing leg takes the team to Fort William where the runners climb Ben Nevis. The race finishes when they return to Fort William, usually on Tuesday sometime. The start from Barmouth is preceded by a procession of the yachts from the harbour to the start line off shore with events, stalls and music on the quayside.