Events in and around Barmouth
Barmouth has many annual events and festivals, the main ones are listed here but other events are organised during the year – check our Facebook page for information about What’s On during your visit. Always confirm dates/times before making travel arrangements – see individual event websites or contact the Tourist Information Centre for details.
Tractors with Lights Parade
15th December 2024
Join us for an exciting Christmas parade featuring tractors with lights on Sunday, December 15th! The parade will start at the Marian car park in Dolgellau at 17:30, and will make its way through town, then onto Llanelltyd, Bontddu, Barmouth, and finally, Porthmadog. We'll have a 30-minute stop in Barmouth and another stop in Porthmadog for people to admire the tractors and take pictures. We're raising money for two charities: DPJ Foundation and the Welsh Air Ambulance. If you're interested in joining the parade, please call Damian at 07887953888
Hopkins Day
31st May 2025
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Gerard Manley Hopkin's first visit to the Jesuit House in Barmouth (then Aber House). Including a lecture, trip to George III in Penmaenpool and other events.
Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ (28 July 1844 – 8 June 1889) was an English poet and Jesuit priest, whose posthumous fame places him among the leading English poets. His prosody – notably his concept of sprung rhythm – established him as an innovator, as did his praise of God through vivid use of imagery and nature.
Bermo Fest
2025 plans TBC
Following the sucessful Music fest and Carnival last year, 2024 sees the launch of Bermo Fest. Friday night is carnival night with an early evening procession. Saturday live music on the prom into the evening and on Sunday the fun moves to the harbour with a raft race, "have a go sessions" and more planned.
