Dates for 2012

The Telegraph Hay Festival. 31 May -10 June  www.hayfestival.com

Events at Royal Welsh Show including the Spring Festival 19 & 20 May, Royal Welsh Agricultural Show 23 - 26 July and the Winter Fair 26 & 27 November. A range of events and shows take place throughout the year at the showground. www.rwas.co.uk

Victorian Festival, Llandrindod Wells. 18 - 22 August. Set against the stunning back drop of the spa town's Victorian architecture this unique Festival transforms the town back to the Victorian Era. www.victorianfestival.co.uk

Man Vs Horse Marathon, Llanwrtyd Wells June. The race starts in the Town Square and is run over a 22 mile course through some of the finest scenery in Mid Wales. For the first time in 2007 a man beat the horse. www.green-events.co.uk

Bog Snorkeling Championships July. Now infamous worldwide and attracting competitors from around the globe.
www.green-events.co.uk

There are several village agricultural shows and fetes in the area all through the summer.

Kington Show. 8 September.  A wonderful traditional local agricultural show that has been taking place since 1881.  Sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, main ring events, trade stands, competitions.  www.kingtonshow.co.uk

Wales Rally GB November. www.walesrallygb.com