Competitions - Royal Welsh

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 Spring Festival, the Royal Welsh Show  and the Winter Fair.

SPRING FESTIVAL

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

We look forward to seeing you at the next Spring Festival on 16th & 17th  May 2026.

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.

ROYAL WELSH SHOW COMPETITIONS

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

 

 

Livestock & Equine

Equine entries open at 10am on Wednesday 16th April and Livestock entries open at 10am on Wednesday, 23rd April

Contact our Livestock Department:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01982 554413/04/14


 

Non-Livestock Competitions

Ornamental Ironwork
Schedule
Entries Open
Woolhandling Shearing
Schedule
Entries Open

Non Livestock Contacts:

Dairy Produce, Homecrafts, Honey, Stickmaking, Wood Chopping and Woodlands, Pets, Pole Climbing, Poultry & Pigeons, Treefelling.
Bethan Davies – 01982 554411 Email: [email protected]

Garddle (Horticulture) & Eisteddflodau (Floral Art)

Amanda Burton – 01982 554409 Email: [email protected]

Tug of War, Farriery & Ornamental Ironwork

Rachel Williams – 01982 553683 Email: [email protected] 

Shearing & Woolhandling
Tracy Powell -mailto:[email protected] 01982 554420   Email: [email protected]    


 

Children’s Competitions

Forestry Photography Schools Competitions

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

Adventures in the Forest – Primary

We invite you to share your finest photographs showcasing woodland exploration and outdoor learning. We seek images capturing the essence of forest adventures—be it constructing shelters, navigating fallen timber, creating natural art, gathering for storytelling, exploring woodland streams, or discovering wildlife tracks. We would be delighted to see how you experience our magnificent woodlands and how these natural environments serve as extraordinary spaces for discovery and recreation.

Wood in the World Around Us – Secondary

We invite you to capture how wood, a vital natural resource, has influenced Welsh life through the centuries. Photograph timber in all its forms—from traditional framed buildings and bridges to contemporary furniture, fencing and artistic creations. Your images might showcase intricate carved doorways, historic barn beams, or sustainable forestry practices. Your challenge is to reveal the beauty, durability and versatility of Welsh wood through your lens.

 

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!

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Check out all the results from the 2024 Royal Welsh Show.