Caerphilly Council have announced a full line-up of festive events for the 2023 Christmas season.
This year will see popular food and craft fairs return throughout November and December.
There will also be an opportunity for people to make their own lanterns in the lead up to the annual lantern parade in the borough. For more details, find your nearest workshop in the list below.
Ystrad Mynach Winter Food & Craft Fair
- Saturday 18th November
- Bedwlwyn Road and Oakfield Street, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7AA
- 9am-5pm
Facebook event: https://buff.ly/3PrGCe9
River of Light Lantern-Making Workshops
- Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th November
- The Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly, CF83 1JL
- 10am-5pm
Facebook event: https://buff.ly/45ac32o
Blackwood Winter Food & Craft Fair
- Saturday 25th November
- High Street, Blackwood town centre, NP12 1AH
- 9am-5pm
Facebook event: https://buff.ly/3Po6CqI
River of Light Lantern-Making Workshops
- Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th November
- The Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly, CF83 1JL
- 10am-5pm
Facebook event: https://buff.ly/45ac32o
Bargoed Lantern-Making Workshops
- Saturday 25th November
- St Gwladys’ Church Hall, Bargoed, CF81 8RP
- 10am-4pm
Facebook event: https://buff.ly/3LNbd4O
Caerphilly Winter Food & Craft Fair, with River of Light Lantern Parade and Fireworks Display
- Saturday 2nd December
- Caerphilly town centre, CF83 1JL
- 9am-7pm
Facebook event: https://buff.ly/3ZwFQB4
River of Light Lantern Parade & Fireworks Display
- Saturday 2nd December
- Caerphilly town centre, CF83 1JL
- 5:30pm-7pm
Facebook event: https://buff.ly/3PAcbCu
Bargoed Lantern-Making Workshops
- Saturday 2nd December
- St Gwladys’ Church Hall, Bargoed, CF81 8RP
- 10am-4pm
Facebook event: https://buff.ly/3LNbd4O
Bargoed Winter Food & Craft Fair, with NEW Music and Light Lantern Parade
- Saturday 9th December
- Bargoed town centre, CF81 8QT
- 9am-6pm
Facebook event: https://buff.ly/48uDIhc
Bargoed Music and Light Lantern Parade
- Saturday 9th December
- Bargoed town centre, CF81 8QT
- 5pm-6pm
Facebook event: https://buff.ly/45dMfT6
For those interested in trade space and general event enquiries, they are encouraged to contact the council team on [email protected].
For more information on the winter events, including entertainment programmes, stalls in attendance and road closures; go to www.visitcaerphilly.com.
