here is a small selection of festivals that take place around this area each year:

llantilio crossenny festival of music and drama

the annual llantilio crossenny festival of music and drama takes place during may each year and compirses a mix of opera, classical music and jazz performances.

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brecon jazz festival

6 to 8 august 2010 visit www.breconjazz.org

hay-on-wye festival

at the end of may this festival draws the most amazing names from the literary world who come from all corners of the globe. in the last few years it has attracted titans as diverse as tom wolfe, bill clinton and sir paul mccartney.

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monmouth agricultural show

the monmouth agricultural show is the largest one-day show of its kind in the country and takes place on thursday 26 august on its new site on the redbrook road.

abergavenny food festival - 18 & 19 september 2010

if food is your thing, then the abergavenny food festival in mid-september is for you.  always a weekend of fascinating culinary discussion with interesting guest speakers, it also offers the opportunity to visit and sample fare from a variety of food stalls and to watch renowned chefs at work. always an exciting and fun end-of-summer treat.

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cheltenham festival of literature

normally held in october, and especially good for those who missed the hay festival, with an equally varied mix of top authors and topics. cheltenham often hosts jazz, blues and world music during the festival and you'll find a visit very rewarding.

hereford photography festival 

this year celebrating its 20th consecutive year, it is the uk's only annual photography festival and takes place in venues around hereford and further afield. for details of exhibitions and workshops visit www.photofest.org.uk