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More than 70,000 visitors attended a series of council-run events across Caerphilly County Borough this year.

In total, 13 events went ahead, including Caerphilly Food and Drink Festival, spring and winter fairs, and even beach parties in Risca and Blackwood.

Meanwhile, six council-organised lantern-making workshops were held across the year, with 720 lanterns made as a result.

Cllr Jamie Pritchard, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet member for prosperity and regeneration, said: “We’re committed to an all-year-round active events programme.

“We know the events are welcomed by residents, businesses, and visitors to Caerphilly County Borough. It is important we continue to refresh our programme to ensure people have an enjoyable experience whenever they attend the events.”

More events are scheduled for 2025, including the return of Caerphilly Cheese Festival, Pride Caerffili, and Bargoed Summer Music Festival.

Full events schedule for 2025

Saturday March 8: Blackwood Spring Fair

Saturday March 29: Ystrad Mynach Spring Fair

Saturday April 12: Caerphilly Food and Drink Festival

Saturday May 3: Bargoed May Fair

Sunday May 11: Caerphilly 10k

Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8: Risca Beach Party

Saturday June 28: Blackwood Beach Party

Saturday July 5: Pride Caerffili

Saturday July 12: Bargoed Summer Music Festival

Saturday August 30 and Sunday August 31: Caerphilly Cheese Festival

Saturday September 20: Risca Food FEASTival

Saturday November 15: Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair

Saturday November 15: Bargoed Lantern Making Workshops

Saturday November 22: Bargoed Lantern Making Workshops

Saturday November 22: Blackwood Winter Fair

Saturday November 22 and Sunday November 23: River of Light Lantern Making Workshops

Saturday November 29 and Sunday November 30: River of Light Lantern Making Workshops

Saturday November 29: Caerphilly Winter Fair featuring the River of Light Lantern Parade and Fireworks Display 

Saturday December 6: Bargoed Winter Fair featuring the Music and Light Lantern Parade