Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Spring fair attracts thousands to Blackwood town centre

News | Tom Hicks | Published: 16:46, Thursday April 18th, 2024.
Last updated: 16:46, Thursday April 18th, 2024
The fair was held on Saturday April 13
The fair was held on Saturday April 13

Around 7,000 people visited Blackwood town centre on Saturday April 13 for the county borough’s second spring fair of the year.

Similar to the one held in Ystrad Mynach a few weeks ago, family entertainment such as street theatre performances, falconry, exotic animal displays, funfair rides, and food and drink stalls lined the high street.

Gavyn Bolton of McKenzie’s Café Bar said: “It was a brilliant day, and lovely to see the high street so busy. We had lots of old and new faces in today.”

The fair had a peak attendance of just over 1,000 people at around 1pm.

Huw Edwards from Tidal’s Store said: “The quality of stalls was amazing, events like this really help with the longevity of the high street.”

Cllr Jamie Pritchard said: “it’s always good to see another family friendly atmosphere at the Blackwood Spring Fair.

“The event is always well supported, so I would like to thank everybody for coming along to make the day a success.”

The next council-led event will be Caerphilly food and drink festival on Saturday April 27, which will run between 9am and 5pm.


Never miss an update

Join 1,500+ residents who get the borough’s top stories, local events, and updates sent to their inbox every weekday evening for free.


Support quality, independent local news Help fund public-interest journalism in Caerphilly County Borough from just £1 a month and enjoy an advert-free website experience. Become a member today →

CCBC

Latest News

  • Delyth Jewell, Plaid Cymru MS for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni, and deputy minister for social care, mental health, and women’s health
    Parents must be treated as “vital to the care team” in Welsh neonatal units, minister tells SeneddWednesday, September 30, 2026
  • More homes pledged for north of county borough in next decadeWednesday, September 30, 2026
  • Graham Cole on the track at Val de Vienne
    French triumph and podium places for Caerphilly racing aceWednesday, September 30, 2026
  • Crosskeys Welfare Bowls Club players with their Super Eights trophy in Ebbw Vale
    Depleted Crosskeys Bowls Club draft in ‘Dad’s Army’ to win Super Eights competitionWednesday, September 30, 2026
  • Councillors Jan Jones, left, and Janine Reed
    “We can’t keep burying our heads in the sand”: Council backs contaminated land inquiryWednesday, September 30, 2026
  • St James' Church, Rudry
    Community concert to raise funds for historic church and food bankWednesday, September 30, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Blackwood Stars RFCMonday, September 21, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesMonday, September 21, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Commercial Street, RiscaThursday, September 17, 2026
  • Notice of application for a Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence: Pantglas Industrial EstateThursday, September 17, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.