Summer fete is full of great new features, promise organisers

* The Fete Map - an innovation for 2026. Copies are being put through local doors.

Organisers of Llangollen Summer Fete 2026 on Saturday June 6, from 12.30 until 5pm, say this year’s event represents another important step forward as it enters its third year since being revived for the local community.

Since restarting the fete, they and volunteers have worked hard each year to build on previous successes and continue improving what is now becoming one of the town’s most anticipated events focused on the community.

A major focus this year has been widening community involvement across all age groups. 

The popular Children’s Competition has returned once again, with pupils from local primary and junior schools helping to design the fete flyer. Their entries will also form the basis of the Treasure Hunt taking place on the day.

This year, the fete has also expanded its reach to include a significant contribution from students and young adults at Ysgol Dinas Brân, who have helped rebrand the event with a more lively and relevant image, including Haf the Fete Mascot. 

Older students from the Sixth Form, worked on the branding and social media through March and April, taking time away from the start of May for their exams. 

* Members of the design group who have helped rebrand the event. 

The fete committee says it would like to thank Samuel Gonzlez-Jones, Edie Langford, Elvie Ogden, Grace Bamford for their contribution. (Picture below)

A major new addition for 2026 is The Adventure Zone, developed with support from TNR Outdoors. 

This will feature climbing, archery and axe throwing activities, alongside competitive challenges for the fastest climb, highest archery score and best axe throwing accuracy.

Additional activities and experiences will also be provided by Nestlings Forest School and Men-Minded.

Following feedback gathered from local residents, organisers have significantly expanded the number of stalls at this year’s event, with a much broader range of crafts, activities, food, gifts and local businesses represented.

Wherever possible, they have also tried to avoid duplicate stalls to create a more varied and enjoyable experience for visitors as they move around the site.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy special access to Plas Newydd Historic House and Gardens, home of the famous Ladies of Llangollen, which will be open during the fete with a new exhibition and half-price entry for the day.

The popular Circus Arts School workshop will also return, alongside with what organisers describe as “an extra special surprise experience” for visitors to discover on the day.

Entertainment has been expanded considerably for 2026, with performances beginning with the traditional Llangollen Silver Band and continuing throughout the day with local performers, teenage bands and popular artists from across the area.

Details of the entertainment schedule, raffle prizes, talks, workshops and activities are all included on the new Fete Map  -  another new addition designed to help visitors navigate the event and make the most of everything on offer.

The programme around The Caban will include wine tasting sessions, medicinal talk and walks, and wellness talk and walks.

Organisers are encouraging visitors to bring the printed map with them on the day. Copies are currently being delivered across Llangollen and distributed throughout neighbouring towns and villages.

The committee behind the fete have also expressed their gratitude to the many businesses, sponsors, volunteers and supporters helping make the event possible.

Special thanks were given to Linguassist for their generous support, which has helped the fete begin introducing marquees for weatherproofing infrastructure for the future.

The Corn Mill has once again sponsored the Children’s Competition and Treasure Hunt, while many additional local businesses have supported the fete through advertising, sponsorship, donations and practical contributions.

Last year, proceeds from the event enabled donations to be made to eight local causes.

Fetre organisers are also encouraging anyone interested in volunteering to get involved. Those wishing to join the team can contact: llangollensummerfete@gmail.com

A spokesperson for the fete committee said: "We look forward to seeing everyone on the day. Please bring your smiles, your fun and your community spirit with you.”