local events
Several internationally famous events take place within easy reach of Riverside, including the Hay Festival of Literature (described by Bill Clinton as “The Woodstock of the Mind”), food festivals, and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, Europe’s biggest agricultural event.
hay Festival of literature
Hay Festival of Literature, late May/early June every year. 27 miles, 41 minutes
royal welsh agricultural Showground
Royal Welsh Agricultural Showground hosts multiple events throughout the year, including horse shows, dog shows, antique fairs, and of course the world-famous 4-day Royal Welsh Show in July. 9 miles, 16 minutes
Brecon Jazz
Brecon Jazz, usually a weekend in early August. 18 miles, 36 minutes
Unusual events at Llanwrtyd Wells
(4 miles, 12 minutes)
man vs horse
Man vs Horse Marathon in June
Bog triathlon
late August Bank Holiday weekend
world Bog Snorkelling Championships
late August Bank Holiday weekend
Green man Festival
Green Man Festival (music), Glanusk Estate, Crickhowell Usually the third weekend in August 34 miles, 51 minutes
llandrindod wells
victorian Festival
Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival, usually third week in August 16 miles, 29 minutes
ludlow Food Festival
Ludlow Food Festival, early September, 49 miles, 1 hour 17 minutes
newtown Food Festival
Newtown Food Festival, early September, 39 miles, 1 hour