The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Wales since its formation in 1904.
With its objectives to serve the best interests of the Welsh Agriculture industry, members play a vital role in ensuring the society provides support for businesses, social welfare and education in rural communities throughout Wales.
An essential part of the Royal Welsh ethos, members can be proud of the fact that they are supporting the charitable aims of the society. These are delivered through providing awards, bursaries and scholarships, along with organising and staging our three society events; the Smallholding and Countryside Festival, the Royal Welsh Show and the Winter Fair.
The society’s events celebrate and combine all elements of food and farming in one place. With the industry facing significant challenges, there has never been a more important time to show your solidarity and become a member of the society.
Along with a host of member benefits, your membership will support the society in its aim to promote the very best of Welsh agriculture and ensure the longevity of our much loved events.
Membership benefits:
- Free admission to the Royal Welsh Show each day
- Access to members’ dining pavilions
- Entry to the ‘Maes M’ Members’ Bar
- Free grandstand access in the members’ section (subject to availability)
- Reduced livestock competition entry fees
- Entry to ‘Moliant Y Maes’ on the Sunday before the Show
- Complimentary annual RWAS Journal
- AGM attendance and voting rights
- Eligibility to vote in county advisory committee elections
- Opportunity to apply for a Green Caravan Park pitch at the Royal Welsh Show (Family and Life Members only)
Membership Packages for 2026
Annual Direct Debits are collected on 1st February each year.
Annual Membership
| Membership Type | Price until 28th February | Price from 1st March |
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| Young Persons Membership 17 years and under, proof of age required. Does not admit to Maes M, the Members’ Bar. |
£60.00 | £65.00 |
| Individual Membership 18 years and over. |
£122.00 | £125.00 |
| Family Membership Spouse/partner and their children aged 17 years and under. |
£245.00 | £250.00 |
| Governor Includes privileges for accompanying spouse/partner and children aged 17 years and under. |
£335.00 | £350.00 |
| Vice-President Includes privileges for accompanying spouse/partner and children aged 17 years and under. |
£525.00 | £550.00 |
Life Membership
Life Membership subscriptions are payable as a one-off payment or by instalments over 4, 7 or 10 years.
| Membership Type | One-off Payment | 4 Year Instalments | 7 Year Instalments | 10 Year Instalments |
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| Life Membership 1 person |
£2,500 | £625 p.a. | £357.15 p.a. | £250 p.a. |
| Life Governorship* | £5,000 | £1,250 p.a. | £714.29 p.a. | £500 p.a. |
| Life Vice-President* | £7,500 | £1,875 p.a. | £1,071.43 p.a. | £750 p.a. |
*Includes privileges for spouse/partner and children aged 17 years and under.
Payments
Annual Membership
Payments can be made by Cash, Cheque or Direct Debit.
If you complete a Direct Debit mandate after 1st February, the payment will be taken at the end of the month and will then join the annual Direct Debit run on 1st February the following year.
All cheques should be made payable to RWAS Ltd.
Life Membership Payments
Life Membership can be paid in full by Cash, Cheque or Direct Debit. Anyone paying by instalments over 4, 7 or 10 years must complete a Direct Debit form.
Gift Membership
Give the gift of membership
Annual and Life Membership packages are available to purchase as gifts.
To purchase a gift membership, contact the Membership Officer:
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Bryony Pritchard
Membership Officer
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