May's Events:

Bark in the Park

  • Sunday 14th May (11:00-17:00)
  • The Speech House, Coleford, GL16 7EL
  • In support of the Forest of Dean Dog Rescue charity

The Faddle Fair

  • Saturday 27th May (10:00-16:00)
  • Coleford Town Centre, The Forest of Dean
  • Artisan craft and food market

June's Events:

The Royal Forest Show

  • Saturday 17th June (11:00-17:00)
  • The Speech House, Coleford, GL16 7EL
  • Live entertainment, family fun, craft and artisan market, street food, and activities in support of local businesses

July's Events:

Ruardean Carnival

  • Saturday 8th July (12:00-16:00)
  • Ruardean Village Memorial Hall, GL17 9US
  • Family fun day, procession and field events

Brimscombe and Thrupp Party on the Playing Field

  • Saturday 15th July (12:00-19:00)
  • Brimscombe and Thrupp Playing Fields, GL5 2SH
  • Annual community celebration with live music, good food, fine beer and plenty to see and do. This year's theme is 'Go with the Flow'

August's Events:

Ross-on-Wye Carnival:

  • Saturday 5th August
  • 11:00 - 14:00
  • The Carnival Field at The Ropewalk, HR9 7BU
  • The town's oldest community tradition with procession, funfairs, competitions and whimsical Englishness

Bream Book Fair

  • Sunday 20th August (16:00-17:00)
  • Bream Sports Club, Lydney, GL15 6JF
  • Browse books, drink tea, eat cake

The Faddle Fair

  • Saturday 26th August (10:00-16:00)
  • Coleford Town Centre, The Forest of Dean
  • Artisan craft and food market

September's Events:

Family Fun Day and Craft Fayre

  • Saturday 30th September (10:00-13:00)
  • St Stephen's CofE Church, Cinderford, GL14 2AA
  • Local artisans, bouncy castle, face painting, archery, crafts, activities and more