What’s Happening in Wales?

In the coming months, Wales has a wide variety of events for travellers to enjoy.

From big festivals drawing people from all over the world, to traditional Welsh events, like the Eisteddfod, and others on a much smaller scale, there is something for everyone. Some of the more notable events in Wales taking place soon include:

Pembrokeshire Fish Week: 23 June - 1 July 2012: The events and activities feature around fish and shell fish, eating out, fish cookery and preparation demonstrations, angling competitions and coaching, on water adventure and outdoor activities, waterway travel, environmental and educational activities, arts, craft and culture and for all ages.

Llangollen International Eisteddfod: 3-8 July 2012: Every summer since 1947 Llangollen has staged one of the world's most inspirational cultural festivals. Each year over 4,000 performers from across the globe head to the little Welsh town to take part in a unique event combining competition, performance, and international peace and friendship. Around 25 different competitions celebrate song, music and dance, climaxing with the prestigious 'Choir of the World' where winning choirs compete for the Pavarotti Trophy.

Wakestock: 6-8 July 2012: One of Europe’s largest wakeboard music festivals takes place on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. Wakestock 2012 has so much to offer in terms of a full fun packed weekend by the sea. The event sees many of the world’s best wakeboarders take to the water, travelling to the Llyn Peninsula to compete for the title of Wakestock champion!

Extreme Sailing, Cardiff Bay: 30 August - 2 September 2012: The UK round of the award-winning Extreme Sailing Series will be staged in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. The Extreme 40s fleet will race in the heart of the Bay, with the race village based in the inner harbour where spectators will be able to watch the racing unfold amongst the buzzing atmosphere with shops and restaurants surrounding the harbour in abundance.

World Alternative Games: 17 August - 2 September: Being touted as the first ever World Alternative Games, the event will be held in Llanwrtyd Wells. Llanwrtyd is now set to host a variety of different and alternative events, from Worm Charming to Chariot Racing, from the Bathtubbing Championship to the Wife Carrying Championships. There will be a day designed purely for the youngsters, with child-friendly events such as Pooh Sticks and Rock, Paper, Scissors. International friends from France and the Czech Republic are due to join the festivities for a French-themed day (including a French cockerel throwing competition and French cheese rolling) and a Czech-themed day.

Merthyr Rock: 3-4 September: Merthyr Rock will be the festival that gives South Wales the occasion to match it's legendary musical heritage. The team responsible for Hay Festivals internationally will work with the local community and the best music promoters in South Wales to bring a world-class festival to Merthyr Tydfil.

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