Whats on in Porthcawl August/September for free/cheap

welshgirlmel

Ok Porthcawl has its good points and its bad points but there are loads of things going on this August and September, so I`d thought I`d post it all here, as I have posted some bits on the things to do with kids thread, but there are lots for adults too, and almost all of this is free.

10th to the 12th of August the Porthcawl Sea festival is on, many events by the harbour:-

10th August
10am sandcastle comp
6pm family treasure hunt
7pm Ship Ahoy

11th August
12 noon harbour day
7pm musical evening

12th August
3.30pm Songs of Praise by the sea

Rose and Crown beer festival, Nottage, Tel 01656 784850
31st August- 2nd September

Friday 31st August
8pm Live Band
Bouncy castle

Saturday 1st September
Country and western theme, Rodeo Bull, hog roast, Face painting, local band

Sunday 2nd September
12-4pm Jazz trio
7pm local artist

Car Boot Sale Rest Bay 5th of August and 19th of August

Car boot Sale Awl-Y-Mor community centre, opposite Griffin Park every Saturday except last sat of the month

Farmers Market -Awl-Y-Mor community centre last Saturday of the month

Surf Cult Sea Festival August 30th August to 9th of September

http://www.surf-cult.co.uk/whatson.html
Some of these attractions are free, for example the Tsunami Cup - which is a charitable surf comp at Rest Bay on the 1st and 2nd of September. Some things you have to pay for. Suitable for older children


Contact the Tourist Information centre for further info

Tel: +44 (0) 1656 786639/782211
Fax: +44 (0)1656 782387
e-mail: [EMAIL="porthcawltic@bridgend.gov.uk"]porthcawltic@bridgend.gov.uk[/EMAIL]

welshgirlmel

The largest Elvis Festival in Europe
27th September - 30th September
www.elvies.co.uk for further information
There is a charge for various events related to this

BruceyBonus

welshgirlmel wrote: »

Rose and Crown beer festival, Nottage, Tel 01656 784850
31st August- 2nd September

Where about in Porthcawl is Nottage? I sort of know the area and will be visiting South Wales over these dates. Also, is it free or do you have to pay to enter the festival?

Thanks!

welshgirlmel

The beer festival is free as far as I know
Nottage is in Porthcawl, its just outside the town. Pm me if you want directions

barrygirl

Is the Glam. Family History Society having a day at the Grand Pavilion this year please

welshgirlmel

Not sure but here is their website
http://www.grandpavilion.co.uk/