The residents of Malad
Valley would like to invite everyone to the Malad Valley
Welsh Festival this year. We are celebrating the rich Welsh
heritage that has contributed to the quality of life in the
settlement of this beautiful valley.
Welsh pioneers were the first to settle in the Malad Valley
in the 1860s. One of their many Welsh traditions was an
annual cultural arts event called an eisteddfod,
with roots going back 900 years. This event was held locally
for many years until it was discontinued before World War 1.
Today, Malad Valley has the largest per capita concentration
of people of Welsh ancestry outside the country of Wales
itself. For that reason, many residents of the Valley wanted
to reestablish their Welsh roots. In 2005, after a 90 year
break, this annual cultural event, now called the Malad
Valley Welsh Festival, once again became a reality. The 2007
Festival exceeded all expectations and goals set forth by
the organizing committee and that of the Malad Valley Welsh
Society which was formed in 2004.
Location of Welsh Festival:
Map to Malad
Follow the flags to our Malad City Park
Accommodations:
Village Inn Motel 208-766-4761
Chantilly Bed and Breakfast 208-766-4961
South Canyon Cabins 208-766-4963
K-C's RV Park 208-766-2759
Campgrounds are located at all reservoirs throughout Oneida County.
For U.S. Forest Service campgrounds located
within Oneida County call
1-877-444-6777 or see
www.reserveusa.com. The three campgrounds within Oneida County
are Malad Summit Campground, Third Creek Group Use Area,
and Curlew
Campground. Some campsites need reservations and some don't.
Eating Locations:
Burger King
Dude Ranch
Me ‘n’ Lou’s
Malad Drive In
Subway
Tillie’s Mexican Restaurant
Visit
Malad, Idaho!
The Malad Valley Welsh Festival
would like to give a special thanks to:
