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
  • St John Street, Coleford
  • Artisan craft and food market

June's Events:

The Royal Forest Show:

  • Saturday 17th June
  • 11:00 - 17:00
  • The Speech House, Forest of Dean
  • Family day out

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:

  • Saturday 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
  • St John Street, Coleford
  • Artisan craft and food market

September's Events:

Ruardean Carnival:

  • 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