Music at Craft Festival

We love nothing more than sitting a listening to great music. We have put together a great line-up of music from the area. From local legends to up and coming young singers. Expect lyrical folk, rousing sea shanties, beautiful harmonies and a few surprises along the way. 

Friday

10.30am TBC

Noon  Lowri Evans

1.30pm  Llandjango 

3pm Mari Mathias Band

Saturday 

10.30     Chwaer

Noon     Aberystwyth Silver Band

1.30pm  Disclaimers with Brychan Llyr and Gareth Davies 

3pm      Bwca

Sunday

10.30am  TBC

Noon  Howni Howlers Sea Shanty 

1.30pm Upbeat Choir  

3pm  TBC

Theatre

Every Day

Welcoming The Tea Cosies to Craft Festival Wales

Come and have a natter with our colourful crochet trolley dollies, Dorothy Dunker, Tippy Teapot and Barbara Bourbon! There's always a warm brew and plate of goodies on show when these ladies are about...

"One lump or two?"... "you look like a Jammy Dodger to me!"... "Have you met my friend Garry Baldi?...get it?... Garibaldi... the biscuits?..ah nevermind! 

Comedy walkabout act brought to you by Kitsch & Sync Collective. Fun for all the family

The Museum of Memorable Trees

The Museum of Memorable Trees is an interactive and mobile installation that invites participants to reflect on their personal connections with trees. Featuring miniature handmade dioramas, immersive soundscapes and real stories shared through headphones, the installation has intrigued audiences at festivals across the UK and Ireland such as Spraoi Festival, Green Man, BD Festival, and St Patricks Festival. It offers an intimate, thought-provoking experience that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Sunday

Hijinx is a professional theatre company working to pioneer, produce and promote opportunities for actors with learning disabilities and/or autism to create outstanding productions. We are delighted that they will be performing for us on Sunday September 7^th.

Details to follow. 

Storytelling

Throughout the Craft Festival, you will be entertained and amazed by the strories and tall tales of Story Teller and Cyfarwydd, Ceri John Phillips. Ceri focuses on the Mabinogi tradition, urban legends, and lesser-known Welsh folk tales. Weaving ancient stories with contemporary musings, expertly delivered in Welsh and English.

He has previously worked extensively in the media in Wales and across Britain, from gigging in dingy comedy clubs to starring in and writing on shows for the BBC, ITV and S4C.

Festival Food

Our Craft Festival Food is presented by Restaurant 1176 at Cardigan Castle. Their large, spacious cafe will serve tea, barista coffee, lovely cakes, tasty sandwiches, freshly made salads and daily specials over the weekend of Craft Festival. Sit inside or outside and take in the Craft Festival with friends.