Events

The Giant Lantern Parade will be returning in December as part of Cardigan's festive celebrations

Christmas lights switch-on will mark start of three-week festivities

Mayor of Cardigan Olwen Davies, Vernon Studt, the Reverend Wyn Davies, members of Cardigan town council and fair officials at the opening of the November fair

Mayor of Cardigan Olwen Davies, Vernon Studt, the Reverend Wyn Davies, members of Cardigan town council and fair officials at the opening of the November fair

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In pictures: Cardigan's November fair wows the crowds

A great time was had at Cardigan Fair by young people and adults with additional needs courtesy of fair owner Vernon Studt.

A great time was had at Cardigan Fair by young people and adults with additional needs courtesy of fair owner Vernon Studt.

All the fun of the fair provided for free for select group

America's Next President... What Now? will be held in Mwldan

America's Next President... What Now? will be held in Mwldan

Cardigan talk on implications of US presidential election

The Remembrance parade and service will take place in Newcastle Emlyn from 9.45am

The Remembrance parade and service will take place in Newcastle Emlyn from 9.45am

Remembrance Sunday service details for Newcastle Emlyn

The Cardigan Festival of Light will start at the end of November

The Cardigan Festival of Light will start at the end of November

New Cardigan Festival of Light planned for winter 2024

The fungi, which is as rare as the snow leopard, has been found in Cardigan's Netpool Park.

The fungi, which is as rare as the snow leopard, has been found in Cardigan's Netpool Park.

'Extremely rare' fungi found during work to reinvigorate local park

Tony Curtis will be reading from his latest poetry collection at this month's Cellar Bards event

Tony Curtis will be reading from his latest poetry collection at this month's Cellar Bards event

Renowned poet to visit Cardigan for Cellar Bards evening

The parade was led by lively drumming.

The parade was led by lively drumming.

Lantern parade brings light to Pembrokeshire town and launches Art Afoot trail

Over 3500 attended the first Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle. Pictured are Sarah James MBE and Keith Brymer Jones.

Over 3500 attended the first Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle. Pictured are Sarah James MBE and Keith Brymer Jones.

LOOK: Over 3500 people attend first Craft Festival in Wales at historic castle

The Icarus Ascent: Ghosts of the Matterhorn’ is a fictional re-imagining of the tragic story of the first ascent of the Matterhorn.

The Icarus Ascent: Ghosts of the Matterhorn’ is a fictional re-imagining of the tragic story of the first ascent of the Matterhorn.

Join local author at launch of exciting new novel

John Pearce - known as Teifi Woodworker - is one of the exhibitors at Craft Festival Wales

John Pearce - known as Teifi Woodworker - is one of the exhibitors at Craft Festival Wales

Makers speak of excitement ahead of Craft Festival Wales

The last Celtic Deaf Festival attracted 200 people.

The last Celtic Deaf Festival attracted 200 people.

Unique festival returns to Cardigan

Bovey Tracey Craft Festival, 2024

Bovey Tracey Craft Festival, 2024

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Craft Festival Wales to showcase 80 exhibitors and workshops

You can meet Stormy Stan and the local lifeboat crew at Fishguard RNLI Lifeboat open day.

You can meet Stormy Stan and the local lifeboat crew at Fishguard RNLI Lifeboat open day.

Meet the crew and enjoy stalls and a BBQ at lifeboat open day

A fundraiser at Saddlers Arms raised £1000 for the 3rd Cardigan Sea Scout Group.

A fundraiser at Saddlers Arms raised £1000 for the 3rd Cardigan Sea Scout Group.

LOOK: Fundraiser at local pub raises £1000 for Sea Scout Group

Owain and Nia Rees both took home titles at the Owens Arena Autotest.

Owain and Nia Rees both took home titles at the Owens Arena Autotest.

Husband and wife take the titles at Owens Arena Autotest competition

The Cardigan Classic Car Club Car Show at Cardigan Secondary School fields saw more than 200 vehicles attend.

The Cardigan Classic Car Club Car Show at Cardigan Secondary School fields saw more than 200 vehicles attend.

Cardigan classic car show wows with more than 200 vehicles

The weather was perfect for the open air service.

The weather was perfect for the open air service.

Open air service blessed with sunshine as memorial bench dedicated to friends

Champion in the Dairy section 2022

Champion in the Dairy section 2022

It's showtime as Cardigan county show returns on August 3

The show uses bamboo and human bodies to reveal the

The show uses bamboo and human bodies to reveal the

Bamboo-themed circus show making its way to Cardigan Castle

The Davies family were crowned winners of the annual scarecrow competition at the summer fair.

The Davies family were crowned winners of the annual scarecrow competition at the summer fair.

Young family crowned winners of annual scarecrow competition at summer fair

The fundraising initiative on July 14 is encouraging participants to wear a mad or silly hat

The fundraising initiative on July 14 is encouraging participants to wear a mad or silly hat

The mad Ceredigion walk raising awareness of Parkinson's Disease

The British Cycling Junior Road Race and Time Trial Championships took place in Newcastle Emlyn.

The British Cycling Junior Road Race and Time Trial Championships took place in Newcastle Emlyn.

British Cycling Junior Road Race and Time Trial Championship in Ceredigion

Local people have been congratulated following their Urdd Eisteddfod success

Local people have been congratulated following their Urdd Eisteddfod success

Youngsters congratulated following Urdd Eisteddfod success

Grant funding has been secured for the Barley Saturday parade

Grant funding has been secured for the Barley Saturday parade

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Grant funding secured for popular Barley Saturday event

Allen Raine Poster for the event

Allen Raine Poster for the event

Creative project inspired by life and work of Victorian novelist

The Gwyl Fach Aberporth organising committee.

The Gwyl Fach Aberporth organising committee.

Village celebrates Welsh language roots with festival of fun and culture

West Wales protestors will be taking part in the huge ‘Restore Nature Now’ demonstration in London on June 22.

West Wales protestors will be taking part in the huge ‘Restore Nature Now’ demonstration in London on June 22.

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West Wales puffins to head to London for key protest

Delivering the smiles at Fishguard Soapbox Derby.

Delivering the smiles at Fishguard Soapbox Derby.

It’s downhill all the way for town’s wonderfully wacky soapbox challenge

Crews line up at Cardigan old bridge for the start of the race.

Crews line up at Cardigan old bridge for the start of the race.

Oar-some fun had by all as longboats race down town river

Sponsored silence at Amnesty International's annual tea party

Sponsored silence at Amnesty International's annual tea party

Amnesty International

Sponsored silence at Amnesty International's annual tea party

A stallion is put through his paces in the ring.

A stallion is put through his paces in the ring.

Future of Barley Saturday in Cardigan could hinge on crucial grant

Tim Hand and Aled Jones came first overall in the Rali Bro Preseli 2024.

Tim Hand and Aled Jones came first overall in the Rali Bro Preseli 2024.

Tim Hand and Aled Jones win 2024 Rali Bro Preseli rally

Setting a brisk pace up the High Street.

Setting a brisk pace up the High Street.

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Calls for Barley Saturday to return next year after another memorable event

The parade was a real spectacle.

The parade was a real spectacle.

Barley Saturday packs in the crowds on town's big day

Cardigan's Barley Saturday returns this weekend

Cardigan's Barley Saturday returns this weekend

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Excitement mounts as Barley Saturday returns to Cardigan for 2024

A packed audience attended the opening of the new £1.35m facility.

A packed audience attended the opening of the new £1.35m facility.

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Brand new £1.35m village hall opens to the public

Challenging conditions made drivers and navigators work hard in the first Teifi Valley Motor Club Autotest of 2024.

Challenging conditions made drivers and navigators work hard in the first Teifi Valley Motor Club Autotest of 2024.

Three in a row for Aled after winning Teifi Valley Motor Club Autotest

A brightly-coloured gathering took place to help raise money for the Anegundi Empowerment Project.

A brightly-coloured gathering took place to help raise money for the Anegundi Empowerment Project.

Bollywood dancing and delicious Indian feast in aid of Empowerment Project

Dancing in the streets of Cardigan as the carnival came to town.

Dancing in the streets of Cardigan as the carnival came to town.

Carnival comes to town for free event in a joyous burst of dancing and music

Hopes are high in Cardigan that the spectacular success of last year’s Giant Lantern Parade can be repeated next December.

Hopes are high in Cardigan that the spectacular success of last year’s Giant Lantern Parade can be repeated next December.

Date set for popular lantern parade following 2023 success

Hundreds joined in Cardigan St David's Day parade

Hundreds joined in Cardigan St David's Day parade

Hundreds join in Cardigan St Davids Day parade

Maggie Harris will be at the Cellar Bards event on International Womens Day

Maggie Harris will be at the Cellar Bards event on International Womens Day

Hear renowned writer Maggie Harris speak at The Cellar Bards event

Ceredigion is gearing up to celebrate St David's Day

Ceredigion is gearing up to celebrate St David's Day

Welsh dragon to fly high with St David's Day celebrations in Ceredigion

The Cardigan Swimathon will now be held every year.

The Cardigan Swimathon will now be held every year.

Successful Swimathon to return annually to Cardigan Swimming Pool

Splashing time!

Splashing time!

Pictures: Aberporth Boxing Day swim attracts record numbers

A large crowd watched the Vale of Clettwr Hunt parade past the Porth Hotel

A large crowd watched the Vale of Clettwr Hunt parade past the Porth Hotel

Boxing Day hunts

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Large crowds gather in Llandysul for traditional Boxing Day hunt

Thousands line the street for Cardigan Fair

Thousands line the street for Cardigan Fair

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Concern raised over shop access on night of fair

Mayor and consort Sian and David Maehrlein and deputy mayor Olwen Davies led the parade of fantastic beasts.

Mayor and consort Sian and David Maehrlein and deputy mayor Olwen Davies led the parade of fantastic beasts.

LOOK: Crowds enjoy Cardigan's Giant Lantern Parade and fireworks

The lantern parade makes a welcome return

The lantern parade makes a welcome return

Cardigan's Giant Lantern Parade returns tonight

Thousands fill the streets for another fantastic Cardigan Fair

Thousands fill the streets for another fantastic Cardigan Fair

Thousands fill the streets for another fantastic Cardigan Fair

The Remembrance Sunday Parade in Cardigan.

The Remembrance Sunday Parade in Cardigan.

Remembrance Sunday

Communities come together to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday

The Joy Formidable will be performing at St Mary's Church

The Joy Formidable will be performing at St Mary's Church

Excitement mounts ahead of Cardigan music festival