Throughout the year there are numerous events organised in Llanwrtyd Wells. Brief descriptions are given here or follow this link to the Green Events website for more detailed information, pictures and entry details.
| January 9-11 | Saturnalia Beer Festival |
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| February 7 | Lord Crawshaw Walk |
| March 6-8 | Folk 'n' Ale Weekend |
| June 13 | Man V. Horse Marathon |
| June 27 | Drovers Walks |
| July 4 | World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships |
| July 5 | Bogsnorkelling Triathlon |
| August 6-9 | Red Kite Mountain Bike Bash |
| August 31 | World Bog Snorkelling Championships |
| September 17-20 | Welsh International Walking Festival |
| November 13-22 | Mid Wales Beer Festival |
| November 14-15 | Real Ale Wobble |
| November 21-22 | Real Ale Ramble |
| December 31 | New Year Walk In |
Saturnalia Beer Festival
9th - 11th January 2009Saturnalia was the major annual festival of the Romans, an event of unrestrained merrymaking when slaves were temporarily released and reversed roles with their masters. Enjoy Baccanalian frolics and a plethora of winter warmer ales. Real Ale Ramble for walkers and Real Ale Wobble for mountain bikers. £10,000 reward for the return of the lost "Eagle of the 9th Legion".
2009 sees the second World Mountain Bike Chariot Racing Championships. Open to teams of 3 (2 riders plus one charioteer) over the age of 18. Contact us for further details.
Lord Crawshaw Walk
7th February 2009Lord Crawshaw of Aintree was a great friend and fellow walker of the Llanwrtyd Wells Walking Club. This annual walk has been organised in recognition of his contribution to walking. Waymarked routes with a choice of 3 distances. All finishers receive a certificate.
Folk 'n' Ale Weekend
6th - 8th March 2009A festival to shake off winter featuring a great selection of real ales and a choice of live folk music entertainment on Friday and Saturday. Sunday lunchtime is a free jam session, so bring along your instruments and make merry!
Man v. Horse Marathon
13th June 2009A unique marathon of 22 miles through spectacular countryside where runners and horses compete against each other. The event offers a bonus prize in 2007 of £3,000 if the first runner beats the fastest horse, and the bonus increases by £1,000 each year that the horse wins.
The bonus was £25,000 when it was won for the first time in 2004!
Drovers Walks
27th June 2009These walks follow the footsteps of the Drovers of old who used to drive their sheep, cattle and geese across the mountains to the market towns of England and Wales. Every year an old Drovers Inn is re-opened for the occasion to serve you throughout the day.
World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships
4th July 2009A trench has been cut through a bog on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd Wells and competitors have to cycle two lengths under water using snorkels. A special bike has been prepared and is supplied, but wetsuits are recommended.
Bogsnorkelling Triathlon
5th July 2009The ultimate endurance event for those who like a challenge. Starting off with a 12 mile cross-country run, followed by bogsnorkelling through a 60 yard trench cut in the local bog, and culminating in 25miles on a mountain bike!
Red Kite Mountain Bike Bash
6th - 9th August 2009An exciting 4 day event of mountain bike activities which include a mix of Guided Rides, Orienteering Events, Night Rides, Skills Courses, Chainless Downhill Race plus a variety of evening entertainment.
World Bog Snorkelling Championships
31st August 2009The world famous Bog Snorkelling Championships are held each year in a bog on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd Wells. A 60 yard trench is cut through the bog, which fills with water. Competitors have to swim two lengths under water using flippers and a snorkel, with prizes for the fastest. The event attracts competitors from around the world, with international TV coverage.
Welsh International Walking Festival
17th - 20th September 2009This four day walking event attracts visitors from all over the world. There are waymarked walks each day with a choice of distances, and entertainment in the evenings.
Mid Wales Beer Festival
13th - 22nd November 2009Held in the various Free Houses of the town, this friendly festival offers a tremendous selection of real ales to sample including many Welsh brews. The longest festival around, there were over 100 ales on offer through the week in 2006! A variety of entertainment is on offer, with a male voice choir concert on the traditional Ffairbont Day.
Real Ale Wobble
14th - 15th November 2009In conjunction with the Mid Wales Beer Festival, the Real Ale Wobble takes place on waymarked routes with a choice of distances on each day. Free real ale is provided at the checkpoints, so all routes are off-road!
Real Ale Ramble
21st - 22nd November 2009Similar format to the Real Ale Wobble, but for walkers instead of mountain bikes.
New Year Walk In
31st December 2009A short walk starting from the Neuadd Arms around 10:30pm, carrying flaming torches and re-enacting the tradition of Mari Lwyd where a horses skull on a pole (the Mari) is carried from house to house and rhymes and songs are recited until invited in for food and drink. Returning to the town square in time for midnight celebrations.