There are lots of sporting, arts and cultural events held throughout the year. Many of them come from long-standing traditions and attract a large number of guests, for example:

Take it to the limit - International horse festival

• Sæluvika (Joy week) -  Festival of arts and culture
• St Johns Mass - Midsummer Celebration in Hofsos
• Sporting tournaments in Sauðárkrókur
• The Hólar celebration in Hjaltadal
• Rural life - Agricultural show and farmers´ festival
• Laufskalarétt in Hjaltadal
• Molduxa  basketball tournament in Saudarkrókur
• National Horse-riding tournament at Vindheima grounds
• Christmas twilight walk at Glaumbæ
• Easter skiing weekend at Tindastoll
• Sauðárkrókur´s Football tournament