Garth Country Fair
Enjoy a family-friendly day of countryside activities, captivating demonstrations, delicious local food and a live music.
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Saturday 9th August 2025
What To Expect
The Garth Country Fair promises to offer an affordable, community-driven and immersive family day out on our working hill farm. With extensive views like no other and activities for all ages, you’ll be sure to create memories with loved ones whilst supporting local businesses.
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“Wow what an amazing day and evening, we all really enjoyed ourselves! Well done Garth Farm, you rocked it. Can’t wait until next year 💯”
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Tractor Trailer Rides
Enjoy the journey to Cardiff’s highest point in our complimentary and spacious tractor trailer rides. Each trip around the Garth Mountain takes approximately 40-minutes and caters 25 people per trailer.
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Countryside Demos
Experience both gundogs and sheepdogs at work doing what they love with several demonstrations throughout the day and the chance to enter your furry friend into a scurry at a small additional cost to win a rosette!
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Archery
Challenge the generations in your family to try their hand at hitting the bullseye!
Suitable for ages 3+
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Market Stalls
Browse the range of carefully selected artisan stalls and discover your next favourite local business. From soaps and artwork to plants and jewellery, not forgetting our farmer’s market stocking delicious treats and light-bites!
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Novelty Dog Shows
Can you and your four-legged friend win a rosette in our light-hearted classes? Wild Tails will be in attendance and hosting our classes from “Best Trick” to “Dog That Looks Most Like Its Owner”, our Novelty Dog Shows guarantee a smile and a wag.
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Live Music
Live music will be played throughout the day for an engaging atmosphere you’re sure to enjoy. Not to mention we’ll be welcoming you back to the farm for the evening’s live music event, the Garth Barn Dance (tickets sold separately, £10).
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Vintage Motor Display
For the motorhead and car fanatic, a range of vintage tractors, machinery and cars will be on display along the farm track.
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Birds of Prey Flight Demo
Black Mountain Birds of Prey will be returning with a flight display. Witness these majestic raptors soar above the hills of Garth Farm as they amaze and educate during the display, promising to delight the crowds.
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Face Painting
Have your little ones transform into the limits of their imagination with colourful face painting courtesy of Chibby Paints.
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Rabbit Petting
Morgan Harris from the British Rabbit Council (BRC) will be in attendance with plenty of furry friends in tow. Learn about the fascinating world of Rabbit Fanciers!
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Bouncy Castle & Inflatables
Weather Dependant
A range of bouncy castles, slides and inflatable obstacle courses will be available to challenge the children!
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Delicious Food & Drink
A wealth of tempting treats will be on offer from baked goods in the farmer's market to produce fresh from the farm itself. GF, Veggie and Vegan options available.
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Q&A with the Farmers
Say hello to the Williams' brothers behind Garth Farm as Ben and Ethan will be on hand to answer any questions about the animals, life on the farm and more.
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Farm Animals
Our native breed pigs, cows and sheep will be happily mooching around the animal pens for you to get up close and say hello!
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Scurry Competition
Try your hand (or paws) at a scurry with your four-legged friend! See how fast they can retrieve a dummy for a chance to win a rosette.
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Barn Dance
Tickets Sold Separately
Join us for an evening of live music inside our spacious barns as the sun sets across the rolling Welsh hills.
At Garth Country Fair, you have the opportunity to join us as a food vendor, serving up delicious meals, snacks, and drinks to our hungry visitors, or take part in our Farmer’s Market, where you can sell local produce, artisanal goods, and homemade treats.
Food Vendor Pitch: Perfect for those offering ready-to-eat food and drinks, with dedicated outdoor spaces and high footfall throughout the day.
Farmer’s Market Stall: Ideal for producers of local, farm-fresh products, crafts, and other market goods, located inside our barn or in outdoor pitches.
Choose the option that best suits your business and become a part of our growing community!
Are you a local food business who would like to cater at our next event?
2024 Schedule Example
Gates Open at 10:30AM
ALL DAY - Gundog Demonstrations
11:00 TO 16:30 - Tractor Trailer Rides
11:30 TO 12:00 - Sheepdog Demonstration (1/2)
12:30 TO 13:00 - Birds of Prey Flight Demo (1/2)
14:00 START - Novelty Dog Show
15:00 TO 15:30 - Sheepdog Demonstration (2/2)
15:30 TO 15:50 - Q&A with Farmer Ben
16:00 TO 16:30 - Birds of Prey Flight Demo (2/2)
19:00 TO 23:00 - Evening Barn Dance tickets sold seperately
Novelty Dog Show Classes
14:00 START - with thanks to Wild Tails!
Class 1 - Waggiest Tail
Class 2 - Best Puppy (under 12mo)
Class 3 - Best Trick
Class 4 - Loveliest Looking Lady
Class 5 - Dog Most Like Its Owner
Class 6 - Longest Tail
Class 7 - Gorgeous Golden Oldie (7+ yrs)
Class 8 - Best Treat Catcher
Class 9 - Best of Friends (child handler)
Class 10 - Handsomest Hound
Class 11 - Best Rescue
Class 12 - Dog Judges Want to Take Home
Garth Barn Dance 2025
A live music event
inside the barn
(no line dancing required!)
It’s not over…
7PM - MIDNIGHT
As the fair draws to a close, the excitement continues into the evening with the Barn Dance. We’ll be turning up the music and enjoying the atmosphere into the summer night as we open the doors to our spacious barns for an energetic evening of live music, food, drink and an upbeat atmosphere.
The ever popular Dan Welsby will be returning to the stage in support of The New Bypassers who are both sure to get you up on your feet for a night of food, drink, live music and fun!
Contrary to popular belief, this is not an American-style line dancing event; though if you want to bring a cowboy hat and boots, we won’t judge!
The term barn dance in the UK is usually associated with community-oriented events.
Expect a warm welcome and social gathering inside our spacious barns with an unrivalled view, live music and friendly atmosphere.
Join us as we celebrate, enjoying the breath taking sunset over the majestic hills that are home to Garth Farm.
“What a superb night it was. 🤠💃 Can’t wait for next year ❤️ So organised and such a fantastic set up. Well done to all involved you did a fab job 👍”
Previous Charities Include…
The Garth Country Fair and Barn Dance is proud to support local charities each year
FAQs
What does my ticket include?
Tickets are sold separately for both the Country Fair and the Barn Dance. Each Country Fair ticket admits one person to the site with a programme included for each group or family attending. On-site parking, tractor trailer rides, countryside demonstrations and displays are all included in your ticket price.
Will there be food and drink?
A range of food plus soft and alcoholic drinks will be served throughout the event (at additional cost). Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options will be available. It is not permitted to bring alcohol or food into the venue.
What date and time is the event?
We are still confirming final details for the Garth Country Fair and Garth Barn Dance 2024.
Please join the waitlist to be the first to know of any updates.
Where do I park?
There is ample free parking on-site. Long overnight stay parking will be available free of charge and no booking required. Your car is left at your own risk.
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What should I bring?
This is an outdoor event so please wear appropriate footwear as the ground can be uneven underfoot. You are welcome to bring your own picnic blankets and camping style chairs. Please wrap up warm for when night falls and a torch to help find your way to your car will be useful.
Is the event wheelchair accessible?
We will be providing disabled access toilets, though please note as a working hill farm, the terrain can be uneven and dependent on weather, with areas of the event requiring access via a gravel track.
Can I bring my dog?
Your furry friends are welcome, though we do ask they are kept on a lead at all times as this is a working farm with livestock roaming the fields. We encourage you to enter our novelty dog shows from "Waggiest Tail" to "Dog that Looks Most Like their Owner"!
Can I camp on-site?
Camping requests will be assessed on an individual basis and charged at an additional cost. Please email hello@garthfarm.co.uk for more information.
What is your cancellation policy?
We’re afraid that we are unable to refund or transfer tickets bought for this event. However, if you have purchased ticket insurance cover with XCover at the time of booking, please visit www.xcover.com/claim to process a refund.