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?
The Mid Wales Heritage Hunt map is a handy guide to places you might enjoy visiting if you want to find out more about Rhayader and Mid Wales, like history or stories. Hard copies are available from most venues, with TimeScape Rhayader and Quillies in Rhayader having some available in the shop.
Father Christmas is swapping the North Pole for Mid Wales as he sets up camp in the Elan Valley this winter!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.Saturday 6, 13, 20 December | Sunday 7, 14, 21 DecemberFriday 19 December | Monday 22 December£15.00 per childBook now: https://elan-valley.co.uk/events/winter-woodland-grotto/
Monthly Sale by Public Auction of 52 Store Cattle & 3000 Store Lambs at Rhayader Smithfield on Saturday 13th December 2025 commencing at 10. 30 am.
Practice from 10am Start time 1130am Entrance fee: £5 Winner gets 75% of all registration fees Runner up gets 25% of all registration fees Register: https://forms.gle/rH2eqENavTWDBRkh8