Caerphilly County Borough Council is excited to announce its comprehensive events programme for 2024-25, featuring a variety of engaging events that have been crafted to provide something for everyone.
This lineup will see the return of a number of popular events starting next spring. Below, we take a look in more detail regarding what we can expect from this programme. Some of the highlights include:
Ystrad Mynach & Blackwood Spring Fair’s – Featuring food and craft stalls, alongside a selection of funfair rides for children – the towns will be brought to life as springtime arrives!
Flying Food Festival Risca – This event is for all food lovers! Coming to Risca in September 2024, this is one not to be missed!
Bargoed Lantern Workshops – In the run up to the festive season, this FREE family fun event is a great opportunity for children to make an extra special festive lantern in Bargoed Town Centre.
Pride Caerffili – Following a hugely successful inaugural event last year, Pride Caerffili is back once again! The day long celebration will feature an iconic Pride Parade and live entertainment – as our community comes together to recognise and celebrate the contributions made by LGBTQ+ people in our society.
Blackwood and Risca Beach Party’s – The iconic Beach Party will return to both Blackwood and Risca in 2024. Stalls will line the streets, food & crafts will be on sale and live entertainment will set the perfect backdrop as the Town Centres are turned into beachfronts. Expect a lot of sand and entertainment!
Cllr Jamie Pritchard, Deputy Leader And Cabinet Member For Prosperity, Regeneration And Climate Change commented:
“The events programme is very popular and helps to bring many thousands of people into our town centres. We have made a conscious decision to increase the events programme in 24/25 due to the popularity of the events and our drive to listen to the business community. We wanted to get the 2024/25 programme agreed to be able to offer this positive news, well in advance”.
Save the dates! Here are the key dates that you need to know:
| Spring Events | Date |
| Ystrad Mynach Spring Fair | Saturday 23rd March 2024 |
| Blackwood Spring Fair | Saturday 13th April 2024 |
| Caerphilly Food & Drink Festival | Saturday 27th April 2024 |
| Bargoed May Fair | Saturday 4th May 2024 |
| Caerphilly 10k | Sunday 12th May 2024 |
| Summer Events | Date |
| Risca Beach Party | Saturday 8th June – Sunday 9th June 2024 |
| Pride Caerffili | Saturday 15th June 2024 |
| Blackwood Beach Party | Saturday 13th July 2024 |
| Big Cheese / Little Cheese Festival | Saturday 31st August – 1st September 2024 |
| Autumn / Winter Events | Date |
| Flying Food Festival (Risca) | Saturday 14th September 2024 |
| Ystrad Mynach Winter Food & Craft Fair | Saturday 16th November 2024 |
| River of Light Lantern Making Workshops (Twyn Community Centre |
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November 2024 & Saturday 23rd & 24th November 2024 |
| Blackwood Winter Food & Craft Fair | Saturday 23rd November 2024 |
| Caerphilly Winter Food & Craft Fair featuring the River of Light Lantern Parade & Fireworks Display | Saturday 30th November 2024 |
| Bargoed Lantern Making Workshops | Saturday 23rd November 2024 & Saturday 30th November 2024 |
| Bargoed Winter Food & Craft Fair | Saturday 7th December 2024 |
| 2025 | Date |
| Ystrad Mynach Spring Fair | Saturday 22nd March 2025 |
