The Big Welsh Festival

Please note: all information is subject to change.

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For general event enquiries, please email events@caerphilly.gov.uk or call 01443 866390.

Celebrate all things Cymru as The Big Welsh Festival comes to Blackwood town centre on Saturday 28th February 2026!

Just in time for Saint David’s Day, this brand-new event will feature a range of fantastic food, drink & craft stalls, a funfair and plenty of Welsh-themed entertainment.

So, grab your leeks and your daffodils and get ready for a whole load of hwyl!

This event is completely FREE to attend!

This event is organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council and supported by Blackwood Town Council.

Parking and Travel

Parking

Pay-and-display public parking, including disabled bays, is available at the following locations:

• High Street Car Park, NP12 1AH
• Thorncombe Road 2, NP12 1AW
• Thorncome Road 3, NP12 1AL
• Blackwood Shopping Centre, NP12 1DG
• Woodbine Road, NP12 1AE
• Wesley Road, NP12 1PP

❗️ Free parking is available at Blackwood Retail Park, NP12 0NT, however this car park is designated for customers of the retail park and has a maximum stay of 2 hours.

❗️ Please check signage at each car park for full terms and conditions.

You can use Parkopedia* to find more information on car parks in the area, including prices.

Bike Racks

Bike racks can be found at the following locations:

• 3 opposite Maxime Cinema on High Street (NP12 1AH)
• 3 at Blackwood Bus Station (NP12 1DG)
• 1 in High Street Car Park (NP12 1AH)
• 5 on Hall Street (NP12 1AD)

Public Transport

Blackwood Bus Station is serviced by buses travelling towards and from: Abertillery, Bargoed, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Newport, Pontypridd, Tredegar, Ystrad Mynach and others.

For more information on public transport to and from Blackwood, go to the Traveline Cymru* website.

*Visit Caerphilly is not affiliated with this organisation.

Entertainment Programme

Some of the entertainment and activities you can expect to find at The Big Welsh Festival include:

• Music programme
• Welsh national anthem singalong
• Food, drink & craft stalls
• Children’s craft workshops
• Children’s activities with Menter Caerffili
• Dragons RFC
• Funfair rides
• Street theatre performers including rugby player, daffodil & Welsh lady stilt walkers, Red Dragon & Celtic Fairy
• Rodeo sheep
• Crazy golf
• Face painting
• Activities at Blackwood Library
• Crafty Legs’ monthly Craft Fair & Market

Click here to see the full entertainment programme!

National Anthem Singalong

Wales is known as the Land of Song, and so what would The Big Welsh Festival be without a singalong?

Help us fill Blackwood with the sound of music as we look to gather as many people as possible for a rendition of the Welsh national anthem!

The singalong will take place at midday outside the old Argos building during the event on Saturday 28th February!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and let’s do Wales proud!

Stall List

Over 40 Welsh traders selling delicious food and unique crafts as well as a few information stands. Enjoy delicious Welsh cakes and sample a tipple or two from the spirits and cider sellers! Pick up some unique craft gifts for family and friends or why not treat yourself!

Click here to see the full stall list!

The Sensory Sanctuary

We know that crowds and lots of noise can be overwhelming for some people, so our Sensory Sanctuary will be available at our town centre events for those with autism and other neurodivergence needs, or anyone who needs to take a break.

At The Big Welsh Festival, you’ll find the quiet space at Blackwood Town Council’s office space, located on Gravel Lane, between 9am and 5pm.

See an environmental checklist for events here.

Competition Time

Win a fantastic meal for 4 at McKenzie’s Café Bar in celebration of The Big Welsh Festival!

To enter:

• Like and share the competition post on Facebook
• Join The Big Welsh Festival // Yr Ŵyl Fawr Gymreig Facebook event
• Drop a comment telling us what you love about Wales (even better if you can do it in Welsh!)

Meal for 4 based on two adults and two children.

Terms and Conditions

• Entries close at midnight on Friday 27th February. Winner will be selected at random, contacted and announced the same day.
• Entry is eligible via respective Facebook and Instagram posts.
• No cash or other alternatives available.
• Entries are free and limited to 1 per person.
• Only entries on the original post will be counted.
• Please beware of scammers. We will never ask you to provide bank details or other financial information.
• Winner may be asked to participate in publicity relating to the competition, including photographs and/or announcement of winners on social media. For details on how your information is used, please see the Competitions and Prize Draws Privacy Notice on the CCBC website.
• All information is subject to change.

Important Notice for Residents & Retailers – Caerphilly Council Spring Events 2026

This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus