Festivals
Time your visit to enjoy one of Pembrokeshire’s local festivals nearby. Whether it’s music, food or tradition you are after there is lots going on for you to enjoy.
Aberjazz
Aberjazz was started in 2004 by a group of jazz enthusiasts keen to introduce jazz music to the people of Fishguard and the first festival was held over the last weekend in October 2004. In 2006 it was decided to move the festival to the August Bank Holiday weekend and to add blues to broaden the appeal. In 2008, under new management, Aberjazz starting promoting jazz and blues concerts throughout the year culminating in the Fishguard Jazz ‘n’ Blues festival in its current five day format. Over the years some well known artists have played at the festival such as Jaqui Dankworth, Courtney Pine, Paul Jones and this year Andy Fairweather Low. Many of the artists are familiar names on the jazz & blues circuit in the UK and beyond.
Barley Saturday Cardigan
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 the Cardigan at approximately 2pm. The horses are followed by of vintage cars, motorbikes, tractors, carriages, milk floats and gypsy wagons.
