Events and festivals in Wales during September

We update these pages as regularly as possible, but please check the latest coronavirus regulations guidance and with the venues as part of your planning.

04 September 2021 and 03 September 2022. 20 miles over 1 mountain. You’ll begin your journey at sea level from within the UNESCO World Heritage listed Caernarfon Castle before climbing steadily through the beautiful landscapes of northern Wales with some obstacles along the way. Once you’ve braved the elements and descended from the summit of Snowdon, you’ll then face the ‘All Out Vertical Kilometre’, a guided abseil, and a series of land and water based obstacles designed to test what strength remains.

Find out more about Man vs Mountain

05 September 2021. This beautiful half marathon route gives you the unique chance to cross a traffic-free Menai Bridge. Following the coastal path and past the formidable Beaumaris Castle before returning to the bridge. There's also a 10k.

Find out more about Anglesey Half Marathon.

06  - 08 September 2021. The best contemporary writers, book signings and the biggest ever market place. Free crafting for all the family, tasty local food and so much more at Gladstone's Library, Hawarden, Flintshire.

Find out more about Gladfest 

12 September 2021. A 2.4 mile (3.8km) swim, a 112 mile (180km) cycle, followed by a marathon, with only 17 hours to complete it all. Just an average Sunday really...

Find out more about Ironman Wales

15 - 18 September 2021. Take part in a walking festival in picturesque countryside surrounding Llanwrtyd Wells. 

Find out more about the Green Events website

18 - 19 September 2021. The Superfeet Sandman race venue is incredible Newborough Forest, the start and finish set in an exclusive area within the 700 hectare woods adjacent to the world famous Llanddwyn Beach. 

The Superfeet Sandman Triathlon has something for all abilities and comprises of four distances, the Legend 72.4, Savage, Full and Sprint.  You will also be able to compete as a relay team in both the full and sprint distances.

Find out more about the Sandman Triathlon

18 - 19 September 2021. One of the biggest events in the UK foodie calendar, with 200 exhibitors from Wales and further afield, a food Academy for children with hands-on workshops, a rolling programme of chef demonstrations featuring the region’s finest and special masterclasses, workshops, tutored tastings and talks. 

Find out more about Abergavenny Food Festival

24 - 26 September 2021. This is the big one - Elvis lives, thanks to the thousands of fans and the tribute artists who attend this annual gathering of blue suede shoes, Vegas jumpsuits, and whopping sideburns in Porthcawl. This is the largest festival of its kind in the world!

Find out more about the Elvis Festival

25 – 26 September 2021. This community event, entirely volunteer-run, won't get the biggest names, but it’s still one of the friendliest and most enjoyable food festivals around. Expect food stalls, live music, street theatre, talks and tastes, chef demonstrations and free children's activities. 

Find out more about Narberth Food Festival

TBC. Each September Open Doors provides people with an opportunity to take a look at some of Wales' historical buildings and sites, with unique experiences at some venues that are not normally open to the public.

See the Cadw Open Doors page for further information nearer the time.

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