What's on in the Vale this month?
Whilst we know the society summer show is top of your social calendar this month, the whole thirty one days are filled with events in our county and beyond...
© Cowbridge Festival of Flowers
1st - 31st August
The Vale of Glamorgan Council hosts the return of the Festival of Flowers, this time held through a variety of events in Cowbridge.
Held in an attempt to drive people back to the high street following the pandemic, the festival allows traders to showcase their blooms through everything from fashion and gifts to cocktails and food and beauty treatments.
Installations from Rhian Rees of Wild & Fabulous Flowers will cascade through the high street and floral displays will adorn traders by window artist Claire Williams of Huxley and Mabel.
A flower fairy trail for children will be held in the Old Hall Gardens and a variety of workshops are planned throughout the month. Bont Gin are creating a floral inspired gin specifically for the festival and hosting a Flower Crown workshop with Florrie and Jo where attendees can take a sample.
Bryan Bird from The Bay Tree is hosting a summer floral workshop in store and the Hare and Hounds Bakery will be hosting a flower arranging workshop with Rhian Rees.
The August Bank Holiday weekend will showcase the end of the festival with Saturday 27th hosting acts including the Flower Pot People, The Flowerfls and a Flower Fairy entertaining visitors in town, with a string quartet performing in the Physic Garden.
Details for the workshops can be found here:
Summer Table Flower Arrangement Workshop
Hare & Hounds Bakery
15th August
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-table-flower-arrangement-workshop-tickets-387392660877
Summer Flower Workshop
The Bay Tree
25th August
Flower Crown & Cocktail Workshop
Bont Gin
31st August
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flower-crown-cocktail-workshop-tickets-387982043737
© Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show
Wednesday 10 August
The Vale Show is back and this time, in it's traditional home of Penllyn.
Regularly attracting over 20,000 people from all areas of the Vale and beyond, the show is now one of the largest one day event in the county.
Alongside the usual livestock and horse showing, there are more than 200 trade stands, the food court and the shopping mall. There will also be a large craft fair and horticultural show along with the home produce of marquee, dog and rabbit show.
ADMISSION: Adults £12.00; Children £5.00; Family Ticket £30.00 (2 adults, 2 children) - book your tickets here.
Thursday 25 August
An incredible outdoor theatre production of The Pirates of Penzance in the beautiful Kymin Garden, Penarth.
The Pirates of Penzance is as sharp and fresh as if it has been written today, hilarious and witty and packed full of memorable songs.
Time: 7.00pm (doors open 6.00pm)
Ticket: Adult: £18.00, Child (under 12yrs) £12.00 - booking fees apply
Running time (approx.): 2hrs 10mins (including 20 minute interval)
Book your tickets here.
Bring low-backed chairs or blankets and dress warm.
Picnics welcome though no BBQs.
Light refreshments will be available.
Please note - there is no shelter if wet. Umbrellas are not permitted unless you are seated in the back row.
Dogs other than assistance dogs are not permitted.
There is no car parking at this venue.