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What’s on in 2008

There’s a lot going on in the North Wales Borderlands - a well-established mix of festivals, concerts and food fairs. Far too much to list here, in fact. But just to whet your appetite, here are some highlights. For national events, visit www.visitwales.co.uk

16-18 May Berwyn Festival, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog. Festival of music, art and food. Contact: 01691 600310, www.berwynfestival.co.uk

17&18 May Clay Art. More than 70 internationally known potters and sculptors. Programme of workshops for adults and children at Llanrhaeadr Hall, Denbigh. Contact: 01745 812805, www.clayart.org.uk

Berwyn Festival of Music, Art and Food – 16 to 18 May 2008

The second Berwyn Festival will be held from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 May 2008 in the village of Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog at the head of the delightful Ceiriog Valley between Llangollen and Oswestry.  

The festival uses locations throughout the village to allow musicians, artists and food producers to present the results of their talents, with the emphasis  on promoting the work of people and companies from the local area whenever possible.

www.berwynfestival.co.uk

7th and 8th of June - The Gardening Show at Llangollen Royal International Pavilion

For futher information contact info@xuberanceweekend.co.uk

14 June Caerwys Agricultural Show. Attractions for the whole family. Held at the Gatehouse Fields, Babell, Nr Holywell, CH8 8PY. For more information please visit www.caerwysshow.co.uk

19-21 June Denbigh Mid-Summer Festival.  Well-known festival of music, drama, exhibitions and poetry. Contact: 01745 816080.

30 June-5 July Ruthin Festival. Week-long annual music festival featuring classical, jazz, international music, folk and pop – including entertainment at the town square. Contact: 01824 703832, www.ruthinfestival.co.uk

8-13 July Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod. Major annual event of music, dance and world culture.  Contact: 01978 862000.

www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk

25-27 July British Horse Driving Trials National Event, Erddig Hall, Wrexham.  Contact: 01978 355314.

2nd and 3rd of August.  The Motorbike show at Llangollen  Royal International Pavilion.

For further info please contact info@xubernaceweekend.co.uk