Llandovery is eagerly anticipating the fun-packed ‘Flowers, Food & Rainbows’ event on Market Square on Saturday 2nd August from 10am. The day-long event brings together market stalls, Pride celebrations, live performances and an awards ceremony right into the heart of town. ‘Flowers, Food & Rainbows’ is a collaboration between Llandovery Farmers Market, Heart of Wales LGBTQ+ and Llandovery in Bloom.
Market Manager Raoul Bhambral is excited,
“Farmers and Crafts Market! Llandovery Pride! Llandovery in Bloom Awards Ceremony!
Market Square is in the centre of town and on Saturday 2nd it will be the centre of attention too. We will have market stalls from 10am-2pm with a whole range of locally produced goods and crafts. We are delighted to support Pride, with the parade starting from the Square at 11am. We will also have the Awards Ceremony for the winners of Llandovery in Bloom at 1.30pm. LGBTQ+ performers will provide live entertainment all day. There will be something for everyone, so everyone is invited to come along – and show your support!
“Bring your wallet for your shopping, colourful garbs for Pride and be ready to celebrate and to be entertained.” He added.
Craig Osborne, Vice Chair of Heart of Wales LGBTQ+
“After two fantastic events in 2022 and 2023, we’re excited to bring the celebration of love, identity, and community back to the heart of town. The Mayor of Llandovery will kindly open the day with a speech at 11am, kicking off a joyful day of festivities.
Join us at the Soapbox Stage in the Square, where talented LGBTQ+ performers will take to the mic throughout the day, leading up to a surprise headliner—full lineup coming next week!
And don’t miss our fabulous Cabaret, Justin’s Cabaret Extravaganza, at The King’s Head from 6pm, featuring Cardiff’s very own Drag King, Justin Drag. Tickets are on sale now—get yours while they last!”
Councillor Dorothy Burgess ran Llandovery in Bloom this year,
“Llandovery in Bloom 2025 was held in July. It was an honour to visit the various gardens with the judge & Hybu Coordinators Maggi & Tiago, who took photographs. We were each amazed by the colourfulness, creativity, uniqueness and biodiverse gardens. There were 10 categories this year and we will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place certificates and prizes to the winners from 1.30pm in Market Square. Llandovery Town Council would like to congratulate those who have won a prize, to thank all those who took part, and also to thank the judge & Hybu Co-ordinators.”
Market stalls will have fresh veg, beef, lamb, mutton and pork products, charcuterie, goats and sheep cheese, honey, chutneys and marmalades, mushroom tinctures *NEW*, tasty gluten-free cakes, doggie treats and wooden kitchenware, goat’s milk soaps, jewellery, spirits and liquors. As well as pollinator-friendly plants, house plants and fresh flowers. Street food will include pies and snacks, burritos and tacos.
Tickets for the Cabaret may be obtained from ticketsource or by scanning the QR code. (IF PRINTED)
Llandovery in Bloom has 10 categories this year, including: The Best Street, The Best Garden (up to 100 sq. yds), The Best Garden (Over 100 sq. yds), Best Dwelling Frontage, Best Business including Public House, Best Individual Hanging Basket, Best Car Park Bed (Biodiversity), Best Senior Citizen’s Display, Best Children’s Display (13 yrs old or less) & the Best Vegetable Display.
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