Dolgellau has a Farmer's Market on the third Sunday of every month (except January and February). It's a great place to pick up genuinely local produce and crafts. Dolgellau Park Run takes place at 9am every Saturday. Machynlleth has a large weekly Wednesday market . There's live music in local pubs - keep an eye on our Facebook page for news on local events and activities at The Slate Shed B & B and Graig Wen - don't forget to "like" our page to keep in touch with news.
Our spectacular landscape plays host to some major sporting events and festivals which are great to watch as well as take part in. We often make special discounts on accommodation to competitors so follow us on Facebook or Twitter for updates. Here's some links to regular local events:
Buff Winter Trail Wales - January
Mawddach Gold Rush Trail race - April
6th Trail Race at Portmeirion - April
Machynlleth Comedy Festival - May
Cader Idris Race - May
Mawddach Paddlesport Festival - May/June
Three Peaks Yacht Race - June
Trail Marathon Wales - June
Sesiwn Fawr Welsh music festival - July
Royal Welsh Show - July
Race the Train - August
Cambrian Coast Sportive - September
Barmouth Walking Festival - September
North Wales biggest Art Trail - September
The Hurly Burly open water swim - September
Coed y Brenin Enduro and Petzl Night Trail Run- October
Barmouth Motocross - October
Portmeirion Craft Fair - December
Santa Specials on Fairbourne Steam Railway, Festiniog Railway and Talyllyn Steam Railway - December