What’s On In 2025?
North Pembrokeshire Annual Events
Welcome to the cultural capital of West Wales – renowned for music and art as well as spectacular sporting events.
Cycling
Plenty of hills but many miles of beautiful, level quiet roads that will take you to some of our secret places. Cycling North Pembrokeshire is fun and offers everything from a gentle ride along picturesque Gwaun Valley to challenging circular routes on the Tour of Pembrokeshire roads.
Fishing
There are also plenty of opportunities for the adventurous sea angler both around Fishguard’s large harbour and in the secluded bays and inlets along our spectacular coast. Or, closer at hand and more accessible, why not try your hand at coarse fishing on peaceful, picturesque and safe lakes?
Walking
Walking short or long trails in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park spectacular can be easier by using these websites www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/ or
walking-pembrokeshire.co.uk
Or why not try some of the more accessible walks on this page?
Water Sports
North Pembrokeshire is a mecca for watersports lovers and newcomers alike. kayaking, surfing, coasteering, sailing, boat trips and much more. Triathlon, Red Bull Diving and locally grown blue ribband event the Fishguard Bay Ocean Race (FBOR’22) along Pembrokeshire’s prizewinning.
March

St David’s Day Celebrations – 1st March
Join our lively St. David’s Day celebrations in Fishguard, where a bustling Welsh market awaits. From 10am to 3pm, the town hall will overflow with an enticing array of local produce from across the county.
But that’s not all – numerous venues throughout the town will tempt your taste buds with scrumptious Welsh delicacies, snacks, and drinks. And don’t miss the live Welsh music too! So come one, come all, and let’s raise a glass to the pride of Cymru!
Read more here . . .
May
Welsh Beach Sprint Championships – Senior – 3rd May
Watch the spectacle of the Senior elite rowers vying for their podium place in the Welsh National Championships on Goodwick beach. Plenty of action and spectacular athleticism and all hosted by our local coastal sculling academy, Fishguard and Goodwick Jemima Rowing Club.
These regional competitions are aimed at those with some Coastal Sculling experience looking to compete at a higher level. These events are run by a variety of partner organisations such as Scottish Rowing, Welsh Rowing, Coastal Barbarians and Jersey RC.
Tour Of Pembrokeshire – 24th May
The 2025 JCP Solicitors | Tour of Pembrokeshire is scheduled to take place on Saturday 24th May. From St David’s, this event will showcase some of the most remarkable aspects of Pembrokeshire, its rugged coastline, serene country lanes, and the magnificent Preseli Hills.
We have arranged for professional photographers, timing points, and even a Hill Climb at Stop & Call for friendly competition. In the unlikely event of any mechanical issues, our support team will be readily available throughout the course. And once you cross the finish line, we invite you to immerse yourself in all that St Davids has to offer.
St Davids Cathedral Festival – Spring Half Term
We are pleased to announce the return of the St Davids Cathedral Festival in 2024! Join us in May for six days of incredible music from BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Emma Johnson and Friends, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Alaw, Preseli Trio, Cerddorion Ifanc Dyfed Young Music Makers, St Davids Cathedral Choir and the Festival Children’s Chorus!
Fishguard Folk Festival – 23rd-26th May
Fishguard Folk Festival, the friendly folk festival by the sea, takes place over the late May Bank Holliday. Most of the events free, apart from three ticketed concerts. Free events include concerts, sessions, workshops, sing-arounds, a ceilidh/twmpath, dance displays, the Pirates and Smugglers Walk, and much more. Acts in 2025 will include: Alaw, Cynefin, Three Daft Monkeys and Riognach Conneoly. Musicians come from England, Ireland and of course Wales, including local favourites and new discoveries. Full details of the Festival including the line-up are at www.fishfolkfest.co.uk.
June
Fishguard Triathlon – 15th June
The stunning Fishguard triathlon, which covers a middle-distance route and is set in the picturesque surroundings of Pembrokeshire National Park, attracted a whopping 1000 entries for its 2024 edition, surpassing the previous year’s count of entrants.
The swim is in Fishguard bay, protected by a breakwater on both sides. Bike is an out-and-back on closed roads, scenic one-lap route for the run. Distance: 950m Swim, 30 M Bike, 4 M Run.
Read more here . . .
Fishguard Bay Ocean Race 2025 21st-22nd June
The Fishguard Bay Ocean Race 2025 is a major downwind race for Ocean Racing Skis, Outrigger Canoes and SUPs along North Pembrokeshire’s wild, award winning coast – starting at Goodwick Parrog and crossing 17km of open sea to finish on the wide sandy beach at Newport Sands.
FBOR’25 will be the 10th year of this annual tussle which is also the Welsh Ocean Ski National Championship. Paddlers from all over the UK and beyond compete with their extreme fitness, navigation, boat-handling and seamanship skills, to win this “black-belt,” no-holds-barred ocean race.
Read more here . . .
Raft Race – 21st June
Fishguard and District Round Table’s Raft Race and Fun Day offers an afternoon full of entertainment, with a sandcastle competition, children’s beach treasure hunt, live music and the crazy, annual raft race!
There will be bouncy castles, a barbecue, stalls and fairground games ideal for families from the twin towns and visitors. It will be a fun packed day with lots of things going on.
Soak up the atmosphere of join in and get soaked on our big, community fun day!
Read more here . . .
Welsh Beach Sprint Championships – Under 19 – 28th June
Watch the spectacle of the elite Under 19 rowers vying for their podium place in the Welsh National Championships on Goodwick beach. Plenty of action and spectacular athleticism and all hosted by our local coastal sculling academy, Fishguard and Goodwick Jemima Rowing Club.
These events are aimed at those with some Coastal Sculling experience looking to compete at a higher level and are run by Welsh Rowing.
July
Abbagwaun Festival – 4th-6th July
Do you dream of a weekend pf Abba music, costume and memorabilia? Then it’s time to dig out your 70s finery, or even make some new, and get the ABBAGwaun Festival in your diary.
The three-day festival in Fishguard/Abergwaun runs from July 5th-7th.Events are being held in venues all around the town and include film screenings, live music, ABBA bingo, costume competitions and a parade.
There will also be a sandcastle competition on the beach with amazing prizes! Get your sequins and dancing shoes on and let’s have fun!
Soap Box Derby – Saturday, 12th July
Join the sunsoaked soapbox derby in Fishguard in July as a flotilla of creative carts hurtle down Lota Park hill in front of hundreds of excited spectators. The competitors take have a practice run, then three timed runs before a final celebration run to do anything they want!
Organised by Fishguard and District Round Table, members will be out and about early, setting up strawbale barriers at the side of the track and the infamous ramp jump. Expect crowds of locals and visitors, some from far afield cheering on the daredevil soapbox jockys as they take on the twists and turns of Lota Park hill.
Last Invasion Of Britain Re-enactment – 19th-20th July
2025 will be the 228th anniversary of the Last Invasion of Mainland Britain by the French in 1797, and the Fishguard Invasion Centre Trust and volunteers are planning a weekend of spectacular re-enactment events for our community and visitors to enjoy.
For further details on the 19-20th July re-enactment please contact Adrian: adrian.tyrrell@rousdon.com
The Last Invasion Trust can provide more information on The Last Invasion; check out their website for details.
Fishguard Festival of Music – 18th – 31st July
Through August and into September at a range of venues.
For more than fifty years, Fishguard Festival of Music has been bringing world-class performers to this most beautiful part of West Wales. A wonderfully varied and impressive series of orchestral concerts, chamber recitals, jazz, folk and world music can be heard in venues in and around Fishguard.
Read more here . . .
August
Fishguard Show – 1st August
Don’t miss the 167th Fishguard Agricultural Show the largest one day traditional agricultural show in Pembrokeshire. A fun day out for all the family to enjoy!
Come and experience the largest one day traditional agricultural show in Pembrokeshire. Experience a taste of Pembrokeshire agricultural life with Cattle, Welsh Ponies, Shetland and Miniature ponies, Show Jumping, Lambs, Pigs, Vintage machinery, Horticultural Section, Food and Craft Marquee and Dog Show and so much more!
Read more here . . .

Garden Club Show – 9th August
- Goodwick and District Garden Club Show
- Saturday 9th August 2025
- Ysgol Gynradd Glannau Gwaun S64 9DB
- Fishguard Primary School
- 2.30pm for visitors. Entry £1
- Refreshments and Raffle
- Show schedules and information available from the Garden Club Shop in Wern Road Goodwick from June.
Fishguard Lifeboat Open Day – August 2024
Come and join us to celebrate the 204th Anniversary of Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat with our Open Day and North Breakwater Walk in August.
Meet the crew and see the Lifeboat, see Fishguard Bay and our amazing coastline from a new perspective and enjoy an afternoon of fun and games
There’ll be music from the Goodwick Brass Band and Fishguard Folk, a BBQ from 4pm, and plenty of fun with: stalls, refreshments, model boats, wooden gifts, face painting, souvenirs and much more . . .
Fishguard and Goodwick Round Table
Fishguard and District Round Table will be as busy as ever through 2025, raising vital funds for causes throughout our community. Raft Race Family Fun Day, Soapbox Derby and Fishguard Carnival, are some of the highlights for us which draw crowds from far and wide every year.
For more information on our events, and the worthy causes that we support, please visit and like our Facebook page.
You can also email Fishguard@roundtable.org.uk
Read more here . . .
Fishguard Carnival – 23rd August
Come and enjoy this family fun day out watching the colourful floats of our annual carnival.
Another wonderful charity event organised by Round Table Fishguard and Goodwick.
Read more here . . .
Aberjazz Festival late August Bank Holiday weekend.
Aberjazz, Fishguard’s far famed summer jazz festival, is back every August with exciting and original acts at a huge range of venues around town.
Aberjazz was started in 2004 by a group of jazz enthusiasts keen to introduce jazz to Fishguard, soon developing into its familiar five-day festival.
Over the years, well known artists have played at the festival, such as Jacqui Dankworth, Courtney Pine, Paul Jones and Andy Fairweather Low.
Read more here . . .
October
Fishguard Food Festival – 11th-12th October
Fishguard Bay Sustainable Food Initiative‘s incredibly successful Food Festival returns again!
A massive shout out to everyone who worked to make the amazing 2024 festival happen, including the huge effort from volunteers, stallholders, speakers, chefs, workshop leaders, venues, funders and the public who came to support it. We love you all!
Both our main festival venues are accessible to wheelchair users. We have disabled toilets in both Festival locations.
The Cawl Crawl! 25th October
Cawl is a traditional Pembrokeshire dish, originally mutton stew, but now with many delicious modern variations.
Join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a day of delicious cawl across town. Pick up your scorecard from any participating venue, Adults £4, Children £2 (under 12) and take on the challenge! Be sure to come along for the Winners Presentation Evening at 7 PM in Cresswell’s Café, Fishguard.
For more information see the Fishguard Round Table FB page –
November
Children in Need Bridge Collection. 21st November.
Each November, Round Table Fishguard and Goodwick set up a ‘road block’ on the Lower Town bridge where Pudsey and his crew, often in fancy dress, exact a toll from all motorists on behalf of Children in Need.
In 2024 they collected £4,085 for this special charity. Please give generously and we’ll make it even more in 2025!
Wow…Just wow. The generosity of our community never ceases to amaze us, and we are so privileged to be living amongst such fantastic people.
Read more here . . .
December
Round Table Santa Sleigh: 28 Nov – 14th December
Every year Round Table Fishguard and Goodwick invite Father Christmas and his elves around Goodwick and Fishguard, who is always pleased to see all the happy children.
The Elves back in the workshop have been working hard on some sleigh upgrades to add a little extra magic for Santa’s upcoming visits. Fingers crossed the weather is kind to us. An elf’s diet of candy canes means that they’re 60% sugar, and can’t get too wet! We love this part of our year, and we get great pleasure from bringing a bit of magic your way.
Boxing Day Duck Race – 26th December
Buy your bright yellow duck early for the Round Table Fishguard and Goodwick annual duck race down the river Gwaun to Lower Town. Heaps of fun and a chance to splash around the shallows egging on your chosen duck.
Lots of locals come down to blow away the Christmas cobwebs, it’s great to see you all supporting this great event which was run in aid of the Chris Peake Bursary Fund this year.
There are great prizes for the first three ducks – 1st is £100!
Fishguard New Year’s Eve Party 2025
The Fishguard New Years Eve street party was started in 2000 & has grown from strength to strength.
We have now added other New Years Eve Events to our Street Party including our fabulous Winter Wonderland situated inside the Town Hall where kids of all ages can join in with our celebration. Activities from 3pm until 10pm
Fishguard NYE 2025 will be outstanding and look forward to welcoming you. We’re listed in the “Top 10 places to be” so we must be doing something right and don’t forget or fabulous Fireworks display, kindly donated by Stena Line Ferries.