Malad Valley Welsh Festival
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Malad Valley Heritage Square, Samaria
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Malad Valley Welsh Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 18 to 19 September 2026 in Malad City, ID. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Malad Valley Welsh Festival is a free celebration of the Welsh eisteddfod tradition at Malad Valley Heritage Square in Samaria, southeastern Idaho, honoring the Welsh pioneers who settled the Malad Valley. Visitors explore historic Welsh cabins, a Welsh Kitchen serving cakes and cawl, choral and youth concerts, harp music and poetry, Welsh language demonstrations, a coal mining heritage exhibit, storytelling and traditional crafts. The 2026 festival is set for September 18 to 19
What people love
Visitors describe wonderful music and storytelling and enjoy wandering the historic Welsh buildings, with a warm, family-friendly celebration of Welsh heritage and pioneer history
Last time around (2025)
The 19th annual festival was held in June 2025 at the Malad City park, with music at the outdoor amphitheater from performers including Finch and the Magpies, Ken Currier, The Idaho Rovers, Bards and Nobles and harpists, plus choral concerts, Welsh food and family history. Organizers then announced the move to Heritage Square in Samaria for September 2026
The games
Clans & genealogy
Family-history and genealogy programs trace the first families who settled the Malad Valley, with exhibits on the early Welsh settlers
Taking part
Activities include eisteddfod choral and youth concerts, harp music and poetry, Welsh language demonstrations, a historic Welsh Kitchen serving cakes and cawl, a coal mining heritage exhibit, storytelling and traditional crafts
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Malad Valley Welsh Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Malad Valley Welsh Festival. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Malad City. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Malad Valley Heritage Square, Samaria
Camping & Accommodation
No camping or lodging details for Malad Valley Welsh Festival yet.
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Checked the official site on 3 Sep 2026: homepage, Plan Your Visit, Schedule, Festival Locations, Festival Activities, Vendors and Contact Us. There is no accessibility page and no /accessibility, /faq or /info page on the site. The organiser publishes no ADA or wheelchair information, no accessible parking or drop off detail, no accessible toilet or viewing information, no companion or carer ticket policy, no ASL or quiet space provision, and no description of the ground surface or terrain. The only venue detail given is that the festival is at Heritage Square in Samaria, Idaho, 8.4 miles southwest of Malad City. Organiser contact for access questions is the general chair, Luke Waldron, at [email protected], which is the only contact route the site publishes
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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