Visitors to Ross-on-Wye will discover a rich programme of entertainment and events in the town, many centred on the riverside. From fairs and carnivals, a country music extravaganza and from the Hedgehog Festival to the River Festival, fairs and fire-walking spectaculars, as well as national dog events.
Our sister website Playross is a one-stop shop that provides an overview of activities, local associations, arts, culture, children’s, environmental and religious links within the town.
SEPTEMBER 2021
5th: Proms in the park: Ross-on-Wye is renowned for its ‘bands in the park’ Sunday concerts at the bandstand on Wye Street. On the 5th a longer concert takes place featuring The Chepstow Community Big Band, The Chepstow Community Gospel Choir and The Ebbw Vale Brass Band.
21st: Rick Stein book signing. The renowned chef and television personality will be signing his latest book at Rossiter’s bookshop on the High Street at 12.30pm.
24th-26th: Walking Festival Following the easing of lockdown, this year’s Walking Festival (walkinginross.co.uk) is going ahead. This is a long established event in the walking calendar with guided walks in great demand, more so after the restrictions of the past year. The event is organised by the local branch of Walkers Are Welcome.
25th: Equinox Festival is a free one-day community wellbeing and world music event at the bandstand at Wye Street, Ross-on-Wye and is allied to the Walking Festival. Street food, fitness classes including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, yoga, pilates, percussion workshops plus DJ Banco de Gaia playing world music are highlights. Full details are available on the Ross-on-Wye Town Council Facebook ‘Events’ page.
OCTOBER 2021
9th: St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye will be hosting the Gwent Chamber Orchestra on Saturday 9 October at 7.30pm with the incredible Sarah Newbold on flute. An excellent programme is promised with some wonderful pieces from William Boyce, Handel, Mozart, Frank Martin and Debussy plus there will be a bar, raffle and silent auction. Tickets cost £15 and you can buy them either online at www.createross.co.uk or from Rossiter Books, 7 High Street HR9 5HL. You can also reserve a ticket and pay on the door by calling 01989 763058.
EVENTS PICTURE GALLERY
Ross-on-Wye Cider Festival stage
Below: Ross-on-Wye annual Country Music Festival (photo courtesy Wyenot News)
Christmas Fayre (below)
Mrs Tiggywinkle’s Tea Party (above)
Ross-on-Wye Carnival – move over Rio de Janeiro
