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Montgomery Street Fair
One of the main events if not the main event on the Montgomery calendar is the Montgomery Street Fair. Now in its sixteenth year, this event is an opportunity to visit a normally quiet Georgian market town when it is thriving with activities.
Click on any of the pictures to view a slideshow of the day's events
The free to enter fair (taking place on 3rd July) focuses on local arts and crafts is located in the towns main square.
Its aimed at bring tourists and visitors into Montgomery for a day to experience high quality street entertainment, craft and antique stalls and visit local businesses. A repeat visit at a quieter time would then be highly recommended.
This year has a definite historical references in the entertainment, Montgomery may have a feel of times long passed. Traditionally the fair has featured Morris dancers, this year we are supported by Shropshire Bedlams and Martha Rhodens Tuppenny Dish who are based in Bishops Castle.
Another team from Bishops Castle are ‘Bang On’ Samba band who make a lot of noise and generate great enthusiasm. Rapsquillion are a local folk band who will perform twice during the afternoon.
The Apple man will spend the day with us and be showing all his Crafts. A 
more contemporary view will be the ‘Da BBC’ beak dancing crew who are joining us for the second time. To add to the day we have a large antiques fair on two floors of the Town Hall, its free to enter and you are bound to find something of interest. If you are feeling peckish, we have both the Dragon hotel and two fine tea shops that should fulfill most needs, as well as this, the Hog roast and other catering stalls will be located around the square. Montgomery is a great place to visit at any time of year, On the first Saturday in July the Street fair brings the town to life. A great day out for young and old.
Montgomery Street fair is a non profit making organization funded by donations, any profits are given out in the form of small grants to local groups and clubs. More information can be found on the Events Calendar
01686 668511
Beating The Bounds
Join with Montgomery Churches, friends and the community to walk the parish boundaries of Montgomery on Sunday, 4th July, 2010. Registration will start in Broad Street at 9.30am, with the walk commencing at 10am. We expect to finish between 4 and 6pm at Clos Tan Y Mur car park. Although the route will be marked, we will walk as a group led by marshals. The full distance is approximately 15 miles, but there will be chances to join and leave the walk at intermediate points. Children are welcomed, but if under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Dogs must be kept on a lead as there may be livestock on route. With refreshment stops along the way (donations requested) and a celebratory drink to end, this is a chance to see your local area as you may never have experienced it before – off the beaten track! Walk with us to make a pilgrimage (an outward and inward journey), or simply for the joy of good companionship and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Anyone wanting to know more please contact Stephen Hayes on smhjh@yahoo.co.uk or denicejaunzens@googlemail.com
T: 01686 668881. More information can be found on the Events Calendar
Peace Parade 2010 - Final.
May 9th 2010 saw the last peace parade to be 
held in Montgomery.
Representatives from the County turned up to support the High Sheriff of Powys, Jenny Thomas. A service was held in the Church and afterwards in the square a March Past the Saluting base ending with tea at the Town Hall. More pictures of the event can be seen from here or by clicking on the picture
Ruth hits 60!
Ruth's 60th. Please click on the picture above for a slide show of Ruth's 60th held in the Activity centre. If you would like a high resolution copy of any of the prints from the slide show, please click here with details of your requirements
A brief look over the past few weeks from Christmas