North American Festival of Wales (NAFOW)
- Dates
- Expected September
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
North American Festival of Wales (NAFOW)'s next dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 2 to 6 September 2026 in Springfield, MA. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The North American Festival of Wales is a five-day celebration of Welsh national heritage that moves to a different host city across the United States and Canada each Labor Day weekend, with the 2026 edition in Springfield, Massachusetts at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. Organized by the volunteer-run Welsh North American Association, it is built around the eisteddfod competition and the Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu hymn-singing tradition, alongside concerts by Welsh musicians, Welsh-language seminars, folk dancing, films and a marketplace tea room. It stands apart from Scottish and Irish gatherings as the largest annual Welsh cultural festival in North America
The games
Taking part
The five-day program centers on Welsh culture, with an eisteddfod competition, the Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu hymn-singing tradition, concerts by Welsh musicians, Welsh-language seminars, folk dancing, cinema, a marketplace tea room and guided history tours
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport BDL.
How do I get to North American Festival of Wales (NAFOW)?
By car
Most people drive to North American Festival of Wales (NAFOW). The nearest major airport is BDL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. 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
Venue
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near North American Festival of Wales (NAFOW)?
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225 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
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Pricing
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