Pictures from this weekend's Fishguard Folk Festival
Fishguard Folk Festival returned for its 24th year last Friday, May 23, with its vibrant four-day celebration of folk music and culture going through until tomorrow, Monday May 26.
Set in the twin towns of Goodwick and Fishguard, the festival aims to preserve, share, and develop the folk traditions of Wales and beyond.
Fishguard's Royal Oak staged a weekend-long session. (Image: Western Telegraph) Alongside timeless traditional sounds, the festival highlights the exciting evolution of folk music — reflecting Wales' dynamic and diverse cultural landscape.
Rona Mac played a tear-jerking set in Ffwrn. (Image: Western Telegraph) With top-quality musicians, artists, and educators, the festival has offered performances, sessions, and workshops for all ages and abilities.
Meinir Mathias is exhibiting her paintings in Trove. (Image: Western Telegraph)
This year has included bilingual programming, family-friendly activities, and open spaces for learning and creativity — from Welsh singing workshops and storytelling, walks to open mic slots and Tiny Twmpaths for little ones.
Heb Enw Morris entertained in Lower Town. (Image: Western Telegraph)
The festival is mainly free, with just three ticketed headline concerts and donations welcomed for other events.
UK festival favourites Three Daft Monkeys delivered a cracking gig in Theatr Gwaun. (Image: Western Telegraph)
Claire Quinn, festival development manager, said: 'What makes Fishguard Folk Festival truly special is the variety of ways to experience folk music and culture—whether you're enjoying live performances, joining sessions and workshops, trying something new, or simply soaking up the atmosphere.
Enjoying a twmpath in the Town Hall. (Image: Western Telegraph)
'It's a welcoming space to have fun, connect with others, and create lasting memories.'
Tonight's concert by Welsh acts Alaw and Cynefin is now sold out, but there's plenty going on this afternoon and evening, as well as in the daytime tomorrow, Monday May 26 – check out the programme at www.fishfolkfest.co.uk
Julie Murphy ran a singing workshop in Trove. (Image: Western Telegraph)
UK festival favourite, Three3Daft Monkeys, from Cornwall, headlined on Saturday at Theatr Gwaun. Alongside lots of free performances, there has been the Barti session trail - featuring live music sessions at 11 venues across town,; engaging talks, an art exhibition at Trove from Meinir Mathias and Quayside festivities in Lower Town featuring local food, music and environmental activities.
Fishguard Bay Sustainable Food Initiative served up the goods on Lower Town Quay. (Image: Western Telegraph)
The festival committee thanked all sponsors, supporters and volunteers who make the festival possible, including main sponsor The Royal Oak (home to the festival's famous all-weekend session), Fishguard Folk Singers, Barti Rum and Stena Line.
The cobbles of Lower Town echoed to the sounds of clog dancers from Cardiff. (Image: Western Telegraph)
Support this year has also come from Fishguard and Goodwick Town Council, The Oakdale Trust and Pembrokeshire County Council.
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