Malmesbury has strong connections with America - as shown by this FREE exhibition of richly illustrated displays, fascinating biographies and original artefacts tracing early settlers in New England and Virginia through to later migration by 600+ people to Pennsylvania and Ohio. Open during Museum opening times.

This tabletop craft fair - with creations by local artists and crafters on offer - makes a regular monthly appearance at Malmesbury Town Hall.

This is one of the biggest and finest bluegrass festivals in the country. It also features an eclectic mix of folk, rockabilly, jazz, Americana, banjos, bikers and bonfires. Not to be missed if you're into all this.

Meet artists in their studios, homes and pop-up spaces. Buying original pieces direct from artists and makers supports local creativity - and is a great way to acquire something special and unique that you will cherish for ever.

Tetbury's music festival has become a much-loved annual event. There's always an eclectic programme to suit all musical tastes, with performances including some familiar to previous audiences - along with others appearing here for the first time.

Our area welcomes an established festival featuring music, family fun, art installations, circus and cabaret - plus chillout area and festival-friendly vibes. The "top alternative to Glastonbury," as it's known by some!

Taste local food and drink and buy it direct from the makers. Our favourite Local Food and Drink Festival is back in the town centre - connecting local people with the very best producers and artisans. Fresh, local, chemical-free food has never been so important for our health, community and planet! Free entertainment - fully accessible - dog and children friendly – and it's FREE!

People hurtle after the cheese - which reaches 80mph - chasing it down a 1 in 2 gradient hill. Anyone can take part - just turn up. Not risky enough? Loose rocks and stinging nettles will help. Is this the craziest Cotswold tradition ever?

An ancient tradition in this old Cotswold woollen town is the race up Gumstool Hill - by our young, fit and oddly dressed woolsack carrying town's folk.

Annual multi-day conference - led by locally based doctor, Tess Lawrie - featuring an array of health and scientific experts. The event focuses on science, new healthcare systems, the reform of clinical practice, health governance and health sovereignty. Tickets can be purchased to attend for one or more days.

This wonderful classic vehicles show is back - but it's not just about cars and vintage vehicles of all types. It's a fun day out for the whole family - located just outside Chippenham at Langley Burrell.

This family bike ride - based on the Le Man 24hr motor race - has been running for over 30yrs. It's a fun team relay and fundraising bike ride on a 7mile circuit of quiet country lanes around Crudwell village.

This is Tetbury's own festival of music and fun for all the family. Unlike the musicians and artists at WOMAD, those at Tetfest are all a lot more local.

One of the world's biggest air shows - features awe-inspiring military aircraft. Fighter jets from around the world take to Cotswold skies, with 80yr old warhorses like the Lanc, Spitfire and Hurricane mixing with today's killing machines - the F35 and B.ONE. This year - the family day out conflicts with real killing sorties.

WOMAD is back - and this beloved Music and Dance festival is in a beautiful new home. In a world in which people gain - and keep - power by fanning the flames of division, is there a better time for the world’s cultures to connect?

Home made and semi-pro built soap boxes hurtle downhill to laughs and amazement of the massed crowds. It's Tetbury's own Silverstone Day.

World-famous, stupidly muddy and simply crazy challenge for all ages comes to the Badminton Estate. Fences, obstacles, water and netting are all part of the fun?