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Talgarth Festival of The Black Mountains

@ Talgarth Various venues around the town

A celebration of food, crafts, music and the countryside

Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains is a 'free' summer festival located all around the small market town of Talgarth in Mid Wales. The theme of the 2011 Festival will The 1960's with a twist.

We provide free entry, free parking and, on the whole, free entertainment. Based on the Town Square it caters for a variety people, ages and interests. Children's Activities Storytelling - Rides - Puppet Shows - Fancy Dress - Sideshows - Baby Competition - lots more to be announced... Classical concerts Talgarth Male Voice Choir - Candlelit Concert in Medievil Church Continental Market A whole range of products ranging from Italian olives and German sausages to Moroccan crafts and Paris fashions. Check back for full list. Countryside & Rural Crafts Demonstrations and stands to be announced. Craft Fair Full details to be announced. Dance demonstrations From Border Morris to Salsa. Dog Show Full details to be announced. Firework Display & Flame Show Full details to be announced. Food Fayre Full details to be announced. Historic Talks & Displays Full details to be announced. Horticulture Live Music Bands and solo artists play in open air venue. Full details to be announced. Poetry & Literature Full details to be announced. Misc. Fire Station Open Day - Wine Tasting - Flower Festival - Tug-of-War - Duck Race - Fly Fishing Demonstrations - World War II activities - Stalls - Special Guests... AND LOTS MORE

The recorded history of Talgarth reveals that since 1292, when Bishop of St David's granted the Town market and Fair Rights, there have been annual gatherings in the town. The current Festival follows this tradition celebrating the 16th anniversary of it's latest reincarnation in August 2011. Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains is a 'free' summer festival located all around the small market town of Talgarth in Mid Wales. Based on the Town Square, it caters for a variety people, ages and interests. A true celebration of food, farming, music and the countryside. We remain one of the few Festivals who provide free entry, free parking and, on the whole, free entertainment. So please do take some time to browse our programme, it may just be worth your while.