Editing Caerleon (section)

====Caerleon Festival====
{{Main|Caerleon Arts Festival}}
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[[File:Caerleon Tree Sculpture.JPG|thumb|upright|Tree sculpture in Caerleon]]
Caerleon has hosted an [[arts festival]] in July each year since 2003, established initially to welcome participants and sculptors from around the world.<ref>{{cite web |title=Caerleon Arts Festival 2003 |url=http://www.caerleon-arts.org/ |website=Celf Caerleon Arts |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030718074616/http://www.caerleon-arts.org/ |archive-date=18 July 2003}}</ref> Many of the sizeable sculptures are retained around Caerleon as a [[Sculpture park]] and local landmarks. The arts festival coincides with the Roman military [[Historical reenactment|re-enactment]] in the amphitheatre which demonstrates Roman military armour, [[Roman infantry tactics|infantry tactics]], cavalry tactics, equipment and [[siege engine]]s such as [[ballista]]e. Recent developments with the festival have seen expansion, with the inclusion of a literary festival, food and drink offerings and music events staged at venues including Caerleon Town Hall and [[St Cadoc's Church, Caerleon|St Cadocs Church]]. The open-air Roman amphitheatre hosts an annual [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]  play. The 'Big Free Weekend' alongside the [[River Usk]] is two full days of free live music and dance on three stages at the Hanbury Quay, the 17th century Bell Inn marquee and the Festival Meadow marquee. A diverse range of performers are featured including folk, idie, rock, choirs, celtic and international dance. The Festival field hosts displays, performances and vendors of crafts and [[visual arts]].