All roads led to Llandovery last weekend for the annual Sheep Festival, celebrating the town’s historic links to drovers and sheep farming.

Nicola Matthews with Socks, her six-year old-Valley Blacknose sheep
Nicola Matthews with Socks, her six-year old-Valley Blacknose sheep (Stuart Ladd)

First held in 2010, the festival is run by a small team of volunteers aiming to showcase the best local producers and performers.

This year’s event featured sheep, wool, food and drink, and craft marquees, alongside live music and performing arts. Visitors enjoyed comedy, theatre, circus, dance, and storytelling, with activities especially for children.

Two members of the Carmarthen Spinners, Weavers and Dyers in action
Two members of the Carmarthen Spinners, Weavers and Dyers in action (Stuart Ladd)
There were performing robots from Hi Jinx inclusive theatre group
There were performing robots from Hi Jinx inclusive theatre group (Stuart Ladd)
Local folklore hero Twm Siôn Cati visited the event
Local folklore hero Twm Siôn Cati visited the event (Stuart Ladd)
A traditional costume made from wool on show in the Sheep and Fibre Marquee
A traditional costume made from wool on show in the Sheep and Fibre Marquee (Stuart Ladd)

Sunday’s Village Show drew crowds with competitions including wonky vegetables and sheep-themed cupcakes.

Despite the weather on Saturday the event was another huge success, building on its reputation as one of the premier attractions in the annual local festival calendar.