Barley Saturday

Held in April

Barley Saturday has since the 19th Century, been held on the last Saturday in April – it is an unique event in Cardigan. Barley Saturday saw farmers from surrounding area come to town to hire workers and to inspect stallions that are put out to stud.

These days the horses are the centre of attention. After the 11.30am judging of various horse competitions, the crowds gather to watch the horses do their parade around  Cardigan at approximately 2pm.

The horses are followed by of vintage cars, motorbikes, tractors, carriages, milk floats and gypsy wagons.

Cardigan river & food festival

Held in August

Address : Quay Street car park, Cardigan

Cardigan's River & Food Festival has grown to attract thousands of people to the town every year. Now in its twenty first year our objective remains the same, to celebrate the quality and diversity of the superb local independent food producers that abound in Wales.

Come and experience the taste of REAL local produce from award winning cheeses to rare breeds of meat, produced and sold by people who really care about their food.

Show Aberteifi /Cardigan County Show

Early August

Address:  Showground, Briscwm Fields, Fishguard Rd, Cardigan SA43 3DS

The main emphasis of our Show is the Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Goat, Pigs, Dogs and Poultry classes, which attract exhibitors from all over the Country and to use this day to try and educate children and people of the importance of agricultural activities. Our trade exhibitors increase year on year bringing you the best in British Farm Produce, the latest tractors and farm machinery and cars to anything for the garden. From clothing and jewellery to hand made cards, there is something for everyone. With various displays to keep you entertained throughout the day a Dog Show, Food Hall, Fun Fair – rides and stalls for children, a beer tent and much more you will be sure to have a great family day out

Giant Lantern Parade

Held in November

Address: High St, Cardigan

Small World Theatre pulls out all the stops as usual for a spectacular Cardigan Giant Lantern Parade . The parade, which takes place around December, showcases the work of volunteers and artists, creating a festive atmosphere with a river Teifi theme and local performers.