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.

ROYAL WELSH SHOW COMPETITIONS

You will find all of the schedules for the 2025 Royal Welsh Show here once they are available…

 

Advanced Schedule RWS 2025 Homecrafts

Livestock & Equine

Livestock and Equine entries
are now closed.

Contact our Livestock Department:
Email: livestock@rwas.co.uk
Telephone: 01982 554413/04/14


 

Non-Livestock Competitions

Non Livestock Contacts:

Dairy Produce, Homecrafts, Honey, Stickmaking, Wood Chopping and Woodlands
Bethan Davies – 01982 554411 Email: bethan@rwas.co.uk

Tug of War, Farriery & Ornamental Ironwork

Shearing & Woolhandling
Tracy Powell – 01982 554420   Email: tracy@rwas.co.uk    


 

Children’s Competitions

Forestry Photography Schools Competitions

Forestry themed photography competitions for both primary and secondary aged school children.

Forest Tales – Primary

This is an opportunity to submit your wonderful images on this subject which encourages participants to evoke a sense of imagination and storytelling by photographing scenes that evoke magical or fairy tale-like qualities found in the forest.

Climate Resilience – Secondary

We would like to encourage participants to capture images that demonstrate the ability of forests and trees to adapt and withstand the impacts of climate change, showcasing their resilience in the face of challenges like urban infrastructure or climate challenges.

Junior Horticulture Competitions 

New and exciting classes have been introduced in the Junior Horticulture Section for both primary and secondary school ages, along with a feature county competition and the popular decorated Wheelbarrow competition.

Come and join us at the Royal Welsh Show and celebrate a new generation of growers!

View Schedule


 

Check out all the results from the 2023 Royal Welsh Show.