The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Wales for over a century, since its formation in 1904.

Today our work includes providing support for business, social welfare and education in rural communities, and the organisation and staging of our ever-popular society events; the Smallholding and Countryside Festival, the Royal Welsh Show  and the Winter Fair.

SMALLHOLDING AND COUNTRYSIDE FESTIVAL

Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys. LD2 3SY

We look forward to seeing you at the next Smallholding & Countryside Festival on 18th & 19th  May 2024.

SHOWGROUND

The 150 acre Royal Welsh Showground is open all year round. We host an array of exciting events set against the spectacular views of the Welsh countryside.

The Showground boasts many different venues catering for a variety of occasions such as weddings, business meetings, conferences, concerts, exhibitions and much more.

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Wales for over a century, since its formation in 1904.

Today our work includes providing support for business, social welfare and education in rural communities, and the organisation and staging of our ever-popular society events; the Smallholding and Countryside Festival, the Royal Welsh Show  and the Winter Fair.

Tickets are now on sale for the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, taking place on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th November 2023.

The annual event is just around the corner, and it won’t be long until the showground in Llanelwedd is once again bustling with prize-winning livestock and Christmas shoppers.

As one of Europe’s finest prime stock shows, the Winter Fair draws crowds from far and wide to enjoy two days packed full of competitions, festivities, food and drink, and shopping.

As well as livestock competitions, the Winter Fair hosts a huge variety of classes and demonstrations, including equine, the hound show, dressed poultry, butchery, meat hampers, cookery, produce and handicraft, horticulture and floral art… there’s something for everyone to be involved in.

The Winter Fair offers shoppers the perfect opportunity to pick up some unique Christmas gifts from the variety of tradestands available, including homeware, clothing, arts and crafts, jewellery, toys, pet supplies, and much more.

Visitors can really get into the festive spirit as they warm up with a mulled wine and listen to carol singers performing throughout the showground. Santa will even be in his Grotto for the children to visit!

Everyone’s favourite place, the renowned Food Hall showcases producers from across Wales and is packed full of culinary delights, demonstrations, perfect gifts, and tempting tasters. Come along, eat, drink and be merry!

The Winter Fair will be opening its gates to the public at 8am each morning and on Monday 27th, tradestands stay open through the evening for late-night Christmas shopping.

Tickets are now available to buy online, and are £20 for adults, £5 for children, and under 5s go FREE! 

Discount tickets are available for RWAS members and must be purchased before November 13th in order to redeem the discount.

Reduced entry after 4pm on Monday 27th is £5 for adults and can only be purchased at the gate.

FREE car parking is located onsite just a short walk to the event’s main entrance. A forward parking area is available in our carpark for visitors displaying a Blue Badge.

Interested in exhibiting? Livestock and equine entries for the Winter Fair are open until Wednesday 11th October 2023. View the competition schedules here.

For more information, or to buy tickets visit www.rwas.wales / www.cafc.cymru