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Town centre events

There are plenty of events and activities in Bridgend County Borough's town centres to keep the whole family entertained including:

  • Green Top Markets
  • Help for Households events
  • Dinosaur Show
  • Classic Car Show

Help for Households event

Thursday 16 March, 10am - 2pm

Bridgend Indoor Market

Residents from around Bridgend County Borough are being invited to attend a FREE ‘Help for Households’ event which will offer support and advice on addressing the rising cost of living to people from all over the county borough.

This initiative will see a variety of key organisations working in partnership with the council’s Employability Bridgend team such as Citizens Advice, Bridgend Repair Café, Welsh Water, the Childcare Team and Baobab Bach Community Pantries, allowing residents to get the exact type of support they need. There will also be free cost saving items given to attendees.

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Friday 17 March 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Saturday 1 April 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Dinosaur Show

Tuesday 11 April 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Proven to have been a ‘roaring’ success in the past, the Dinosaur Show is storming its way back into the town centre! Start your adventure watching the realistic animatronic dinosaurs, then check out the small interactive puppets and explore exciting fossils.

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Friday 21 April 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Saturday 6 May 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Friday 19 May 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Saturday 3 June 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Wednesday 7 June 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Friday 16 June 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Saturday 1 July 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Wednesday 5 July 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Classic car show

Classic Car Show

Saturday 15 July 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Start your engines for the annual classic car show, which will feature a mix of classic cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Families will be able to get up close to some golden oldies in this free event which will also feature live entertainment, while the monthly street market and indoor market craft fayre will be held on the same day.

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Friday 21 July 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Mini Food Festival

Saturday 29 July 2023

Hillsboro Place South Car Park


Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Wednesday 2 August  2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Saturday 5 August 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Friday 18 August 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Saturday 2 September 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Friday 15 September 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Mini Food Festival

Saturday 30 September 2023

Hillsboro Place South Car Park


Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Saturday 7 October 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Friday 20 October 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Green top market

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Saturday 4 November 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Friday 17 November 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Saturday 2 December 2023

Bridgend Town Centre

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

Artisan Food, Craft and Gift Market

Saturday 16 December 2023, 11am - 3pm

John Street, Porthcawl

Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises. Meet friends, support your local high street, shop, eat and enjoy!

Hosted by Green Top Events Ltd

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