The organisers of CROESO must be so pleased to see this annual event back up and running – I know we are. It’s a two-day festival celebrating St David’s Day and all things Welsh held in Swansea’s City Centre and there is everything you could hope for, and more, and it all begins today.
We know people always say that, but the guys in Swansea have an absolutely jam-packed weekend in store. There’ll be Food, Drink, Music, Dancing and a chance for you to brush up or learn Welsh.
There is so much going on that you’ll need to visit more than once to take it all in, and why wouldn’t you? This year’s event will feature the best of local Welsh culture, which is what St David’s Day is all about anyway.
- Food and drink
- Cooking demonstrations
- Live music
- Poetry
- Street entertainers
- Workshops
- Art and crafts
- St David’s Parade
- Children’s activities
Head to Castle Square to hear the wonderful sounds of Welsh music before moving to Portland Street and Oxford Street where you can sample the best of Welsh food, drink, and handcrafted goods. Don’t miss the cooking demonstrations and craft workshops.
Cooking Demonstrations
Friday 25 February at Portland Street Marquee
- 11am: Katie Davies (BBC’s Best Home Cook 2018 quarter-finalist) Cup Cake Decorating Workshop – perfect for kids!
- 12noon:Â Nathan Davies (SY23, Great British Menu)
- 1pm: Bryn Williams (Odette’s, Porth Eirias, Great British Menu)
- 2pm:Â Wynne Roberts
- 3pm:Â Sian Roberts (Loving Welsh Food)
Friday 25 February at Swansea Market
- 11am: Bryn Williams (Odette’s, Porth Eirias, Great British Menu)
- 12noon:Â Lisa Anne Fearn (Y Sied, Pumpkin Patch Cookery School)
- 1pm:Â Sian Roberts (Loving Welsh Food)
- 2pm:Â Nathan Davies (SY23, Great British Menu)
- 3pm: Katie Davies (BBC’s Best Home Cook 2018 quarter-finalist)
Saturday 26 February at Portland Street Marquee
- 11am: Sian Day (Channel 4’s My Kitchen Rules semi-finalist)
- 12noon:Â Jurgen Krauss (Great British Bake-Off)
- 1pm:Â Matt Pritchard, The Dirty Vegan
- 2pm:Â Hywel Griffith (The Beach House, Great British Menu)
- 3pm:Â Helen Wilson (Ground Swansea)
Saturday 26 February at Swansea Market
- 11am:Â Matt Pritchard, The Dirty Vegan
- 12noon:Â Hywel Griffith (The Beach House, Great British Menu)
- 1pm: Sian Day (Channel 4’s My Kitchen Rules semi-finalist)
- 2pm:Â Jurgen Krauss (Great British Bake-Off)
- 3pm: Sam and Shauna (BBC’s Sam and Shauna’s Big Cook Out)
Immerse yourself in the Welsh language at the Cwtsh Marquee. With music, poetry, and live entertainment you’ll find plenty of Welsh culture to enjoy at Croeso. Be sure to say ‘Shwmae!’ (Hello!) to the friendly folk of Menter Iaith Abertawe. They’ll be offering a warm Welsh welcome to everyone, and plenty of help for those of you learning Welsh, or considering it.
Live Entertainment at Castle Square
Friday 25 February
- 11am:Â Pheonix Choir
- 11.20am:Â Night School
- 12noon:Â Mellin Theatre Arts
- 12.15pm:Â Silver
- 1pm:Â Cerys Hafana
- 1.40pm:Â JP Dance
- 2pm:Â Derw
- 2.50pm:Â Games
- 3.10pm:Â Pwdin Reis
Saturday 26 February
- 11am:Â BWCA
- 11.45am:Â S4C Cwy Elin a Griff
- 12noon:Â Mellin Theatre Arts
- 12.10pm:Â Dafydd Hedd
- 1pm:Â Mabli Gwynne
- 1.45pm:Â S4C Cwy Elin a Griff
- 2pm:Â Tapestri
- 3pm: Morgan Elwy a’r Band
- 3.40pm:Â Wynne Roberts (Elvis Cymraeg)
Free Family Fun
- Street Entertainers
- Join the Croeso Trail
- Learn Welsh Opportunities
- Arts and Crafts Bus
- Free Glitter Painting
- Have a Try Sporting Sessions
- Croeso Parade
- Free St David’s Day photographs
- VR Experience
The CROESO ST DAVID’S FESTIVAL in Swansea City Centre, is today Friday 25th and Saturday 26th February between 11am – 4pm both days. There really is so much to see and feast. For more details, go here. CROESO
