Rhayader hosts a variety of events all year round, ranging from Carnival week, Round the lakes races, cycling events, arts exhibitions and many more.
Are you a charitable organisation who wants to promote an event in Rhayader and District? Are you a registered Rhayader 2000 member who has an event happening?
- Welcome to our fantastic weekly craft afternoon sessions. They’re very friendly, relaxed and informal, everyone is welcome so please don’t worry if you’ve not done this kind of thing before; just come along and have a go. Sometimes there will be limited places for the specific tutor-led craft activities, but there’s always something else to do and someone to chat with! Sessions are FREE and suitable for ages 11+
- Carve your own masterpiece to take home ready for Halloween! Book on the Elan Valley website. £5 per child. Wednesday 23rd and Wednesday 30th October from 10am - 12:30pm
- Our popular Spooky Dam Open Day is back! Walk through Penbont Woods and enter Pen y Garreg dam – if you dare! Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th October Book your 30-minute slot from 1pm to 3pm, on our website. https://elan-valley.co.uk/events/spooky-dam-open-day/ £5.00 per adult, £1.50 per Under-18 (half the proceeds go to WaterAid)
- One for the kids... Halloween disco and crafts in CARAD's theatre space.
- An illustrated talk on recent survey and excavations in the Elan Valley for the Elan Valley Links Landscape Partnership.
- Fresh off the back of their sell-out ‘Bach in the Park’ concert in Llandrindod Wells’ Rock Park in August, The Red Dragon Ensemble are delighted to be coming to The Lost ARC to perform the sequel gig – ‘Bach in the ARC’! The concert will be the finale of the Rhayader Dragon Festival and include a programme of music by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and a few more – it’ll be the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon, the bar will be open throughout, so come, sit back, relax and enjoy! Tickets £15, available in advance at https://thelostarc.co.uk/2024/10/03-11-2024-bach-in-the-arc/ or at The Lost Arc (in advance and on the door)
- Bingo, raffle, and a rolling jackpot rolled over to the following week if not won. Free tea, coffee, and biscuits on the night. £8 to play which includes a 6 game book, and 2 flyer games. Doors open at 6.30 for 7pm start.
- Monthly Sale of Store Cattle and Barren Cows at Rhayader Smithfield, North Street, Rhayader (LD6 5LT) on Wednesday 13th November 2024.
- Annual Charity Christmas Craft Fayre Arts & Crafts, Tombola's, Christmas Gifts, Raffles, Santa's Lucky Dip & Facepainting, Refreshments..and lots more!
- Our 10 mile running road race is back once again! Join us for our iconic event, taking in a scenic, challenging loop of Elan Valley and the surrounding area, see website for more details.
- Children will delight at meeting the great man himself who will warmly welcome them to his grotto to chat and hear their Christmas wish. They’ll cherish their gift and photo and will be excited to join his team of merry elves to make festive decorations and create reindeer food. And they’ll love tucking into hot chocolate and gingerbread from our cafe. Then it’s off outside to find Elfie, Santa’s naughty helper who has got lost in Cnwch Woods. Follow the trail and seek them out! Saturday 7, 14, 21 December | Sunday 8, 15, 22 December Friday 20 December | Monday 23 December £12.50 per child
- Father Christmas will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about Christmas and his magical elves! He’ll also bring along some gifts for each child after they tuck into their scrummy breakfast. Afterwards, there’s plenty of time to head out to to the adventure playground or go for a walk. Date: Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 December Time: 10am – 11:30am Child: £8.95 (includes a small gift) Adult: £10.95
- Annual Walking (or running) Challenge event held across open and challenging upland terrain in and around the Elan and Claerwen Valleys. The route is waymarked in parts but map reading skills are required. Entry fee & kit check apply. Includes some drinks/refreshments and certificates to finishers. Start and finish, Elan Valley Visitor Centre Car Park Entries and see website for more details:
- In its 41st year, RTL 2025 brings the 30km and 10km road running races back to the centre of town. Starting and finishing at the Smithfield our routes make use of the stunning Elan Valley especially the challenging and iconic 30km race.