Wales wouldn't be Wales without eisteddfodau (plural for eisteddfod - cultural gathering). The big one is the Royal National Eisteddfodd of Wales , a moveable show held in early August, but you could also try the International Eisteddfod , held in Llangollen every July, or the Urdd (Youth) Eisteddfod held in May. Wales' yearly festival of cows and ploughs, the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show , is on at Llanelwedd in mid-July. Llanwrtyd Wells is the home to a host of oddball events throughout the year. Brecon has a jazz festival , and Abergavenny has a fine food festival .

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