The Festival Season wraps up with The Big Cwtch in Carmarthenshire
– A family-friendly party of music, craft, camping and food -
Last September was not only the driest on record and one of the warmest; it was also the inaugural year for The Big Cwtch (big cuddle in Welsh)
Taking place on Saturday 12th September, the event is set in a stunning lakeside location in the heart of Carmarthenshire and celebrates the great outdoors whilst offering festival goers a vibrant mix of local music, craft and food culture. With family (2 adults, 2 kids) tickets just £70, this is a unique festival that’s affordable, intimate, fun and a fundraiser to boot!
Music
This year’s festival will feature outstanding musical talent from across Wales with over 30 bands and artists performing across two stages, including the fabulous lakeside stage. The line-up includes The Noses who have performed at Glastonbury, Green Man (who were Larmer Tree Festival’s Breakthrough Music Award winner in 2014) and Lost Tuesday Society, who have graced the stage with the likes of Pete Doherty, Alabama 3 and Sister Sledge; with comparisons made to early Fleetwood Mac.
Wander around and you’ll stumble across acoustic sets and solo performances in pop up bars and restaurants throughout the event.
Wander around and you’ll stumble across acoustic sets and solo performances in pop up bars and restaurants throughout the event.
Food and Drink
The Big Cwtch celebrates the fabulous food and drink of South West Wales – goats cheese from the nearby Cothi Valley, smoked fish (caught from a Coracle), pâtés and terrines from Cnwd, proper Welsh chocolate from Nom Nom (Kylie Minogue’s favourite) and a pop up welsh pizza oven, firing out local ingredient-topped doughy deliciousness.
Back by popular demand is last year’s rustic pop-up restaurant ‘cnwd @thelakeside’ from local chef Scott Davis (who has worked for Gary Rhodes and Marco Pierre White and lectures at The Do Lectures). Tables can be reserved or attendees can pre-order picnic hampers and blankets.
Back by popular demand is last year’s rustic pop-up restaurant ‘cnwd @thelakeside’ from local chef Scott Davis (who has worked for Gary Rhodes and Marco Pierre White and lectures at The Do Lectures). Tables can be reserved or attendees can pre-order picnic hampers and blankets.
There will also be outdoor cooking and tasting experiences including Campfire Cooking, Fish Smoking, Craft Beer Tastings, Fire Pit Talks and demos and the Street Food Alley.
Other award winning food producers present will include:
cnwd, Slow Pig, Cothi Valley Goats, Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company, Big Fish Little Fish, Blas O'r Tan Pizzas, Mr Nice Pie, Cwrtau Bach Farm Deli, Hedgerose, Mr Churros, Copa Coffi, Nom Nom Chocolates, gin haus deli, Handmade Beer Co., Benporium – Welsh Candy Fleece, Blasus Welshcakes, O'Boyles Ice Cream Traditional Tricycles, Welsh Cottage Cakes, Good & Proper Brownies and so much more…
Plus, a fabulous lakeside champagne and cocktail bar brought to you by Llandeilo’s ginhaus Deli and friends, and pop up pubs around the site serving local craft beers and ales.
Other award winning food producers present will include:
cnwd, Slow Pig, Cothi Valley Goats, Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company, Big Fish Little Fish, Blas O'r Tan Pizzas, Mr Nice Pie, Cwrtau Bach Farm Deli, Hedgerose, Mr Churros, Copa Coffi, Nom Nom Chocolates, gin haus deli, Handmade Beer Co., Benporium – Welsh Candy Fleece, Blasus Welshcakes, O'Boyles Ice Cream Traditional Tricycles, Welsh Cottage Cakes, Good & Proper Brownies and so much more…
Plus, a fabulous lakeside champagne and cocktail bar brought to you by Llandeilo’s ginhaus Deli and friends, and pop up pubs around the site serving local craft beers and ales.
Family Fun
The Big Cwtch offers loads of entertainment and activities for festivalgoers of all ages and provides a safe environment to relax in a beautiful natural playground. Ticket prices take into account ages of children, with under fives free, 5-12 yrs costing just £10 and teens costing £15.
The family line-up includes:
The family line-up includes:
Cwtch Crafts - with loads of make and do activities & kids’ workshops including a special guest challenge from BBC 2’s The Great British Sewing Bee Runner Up – Neil Stace, AKA The Sewing Soldier’.
Small World Theatre and nature trails with the amazing ‘Lady Agusta - The Giant Explorer’.
There will also be Circus Tricks and Jester, Bushcraft, Assault Course, Vintage Fairground rides, Ringo Rides, Maypole dancing, Bicycle Powered Giant Strawberry Smoothie Maker, Face Painting, Dressing up tents and loads more festival fun and creative outdoor entertainment, all situated in a beautiful walled garden alongside a health & well-being area and a host of local artisan stalls.
There will also be Circus Tricks and Jester, Bushcraft, Assault Course, Vintage Fairground rides, Ringo Rides, Maypole dancing, Bicycle Powered Giant Strawberry Smoothie Maker, Face Painting, Dressing up tents and loads more festival fun and creative outdoor entertainment, all situated in a beautiful walled garden alongside a health & well-being area and a host of local artisan stalls.
Camping and Glamping
Festivalgoers also have the chance to stay on the beautiful site with dedicated riverside camping fields or in a luxury bell tent. Pitches cost from £10-£25 and glamping in a bell tent from £150-£195..
Tickets
Adult - £30; Family (2 adults + 2 kids aged 5-12 yrs) - £70; Teen – 13-16 yrs - £15; Child 5-12 yrs - £10. Under 5’s free and concession prices for over 65s, students, disabilities.
Adult Evening - £15; Teen Evening - £5; Under 13s Evening free.
These can be purchased on the website – http://www.thebigcwtch.com/book-tickets/
The Festival gates open at 10:30am on 12th September and the music line up starts from 11am- finishing at 23:30. Campers are welcome to arrive from 9am on 12th September and must depart by midday on 13th September.
Adult Evening - £15; Teen Evening - £5; Under 13s Evening free.
These can be purchased on the website – http://www.thebigcwtch.com/book-tickets/
The Festival gates open at 10:30am on 12th September and the music line up starts from 11am- finishing at 23:30. Campers are welcome to arrive from 9am on 12th September and must depart by midday on 13th September.
Carmarthenshire
Make the most of the weekend and get out and about in the Carmarthenshire countryside – there’s great walking, two of Wales’ longest beaches on the doorstep (Cefn Sidan and Pendine) plus the market towns of Carmarthen, Llandovery, Llandeilo and Newcastle Emlyn; as well as a thriving foodie scene and a whole host of castles, award winning gardens and rugged landscapes to explore.
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