Events in and around Barmouth

Three days of events and attractions on the Fairbourne Railway. Featuring engines from the 60s and 70s - “Katie” & “Sian”, there will be model railway layouts and miniature train rides.

From noon at the RNLI boathouse: non-stop music provided by local groups and musicians with refreshments. All raising money to support the RNLI.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Gerard Manley Hopkin's first visit to the Jesuit House in Barmouth (then Aber House). Including a lecture, trip to George III in Penmaenpool and other events.

Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ (28 July 1844 – 8 June 1889) was an English poet and Jesuit priest, whose posthumous fame places him among the leading English poets. His prosody – notably his concept of sprung rhythm – established him as an innovator, as did his praise of God through vivid use of imagery and nature.

Following a fabulous event last year, 2025 Bermo Fest promises to be bigger and better with two days of music on the prom with the beach as the backdrop. Saturday will be DJ day with a variety of DJs mixing the music. Sunday is Band day! See you all there!!

Rapidly becoming a Barmouth institution, this has to be the most scenic run in the country.

 Starting and finishing on Barmouth Harbour and running across the iconic Barmouth bridge this is a run not to be missed.

After the 10k, the carnival! A massive weekend of events with the carnival procession in the afternoon of the Saturday. Dress up, join in, have fun! Meet at the Black Patch car park from 3pm for judging. Procession to set off at 4pm.

Part of the Bermo Fest week of fun - Water Fest returns for a day of madness on the water, raft races, tug of war, stalls on the harbour. Watch this space for more information.

Once again the popular RNLI dog show will take place at the Boathouse.

The categories are -

• Large, medium and small dog

• Dog on holiday,

• Waggiest tail,

• Looks most like it’s owner

• Best dressed,

• Most obedient,

• Rescue dog,

• Puppy.

Barmouth Town Council are hosting a food festival. There will be live music, stalls and children's activities. More details nearer the time.

Visit the Lifeboat Station on the prom and view the two lifeboats and the launching vehicles, see the equipment and speak to the volunteer crew members to learn exactly what happens on a lifeboat shout.

Come and meet the people who keep you safe. At the RNLI station.

Fund raising for the RNLI this annual fun day is a popular event with stalls, tombola, games, a raffle, refreshments and a chance to meet the crew and see the lifeboat that saves so many lives around Barmouth.

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.

Reserve the dates for 2025 now!

One of Britains biggest Walking Festivals with 38 walks over 10 days. Covering new routes and old favourites in Southern Snowdonia. 

Set in North Wales on the edge of Snowdonia, this is one of the most beautifully wild river swims you’ll find. It starts on the sandy beach of Barmouth, and takes swimmers underneath Barmouth Bridge, a mile and a half wide iconic railway bridge.

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

Weather permitting, music, fireworks & a bonfire on the island. Viewable from the prom.

From 5:30pm in Talbot Square - the lights will be turned on and shops will be open. 

Christmas tractors with lights parade, start from Dolgellau to Barmouth then on to porthmadog