JCB Dancing Diggers
Our main mechanical display this year will be the much-loved JCB Dancing Diggers who are making a return to the Royal Welsh Show, having not performed since 2010.
The mechanical monsters, weighing over 80 tonnes, circle and weave past each other with split second precision and only inches to spare during a routine which sees them perform hand-stands and a wedding arch for other machines to drive through.
Although in great demand, the Dancing Diggers limit their appearances to three or four shows a year. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this exclusive performance!
Heavy Horse Display
The Heavy Horse Display is made up of heavy horses from across the United Kingdom. There will be many of the main breeds on display, including Shires, Clydesdale, Percheron’s and North American Belgians.
A breathtaking performance as the horses in harnesses move around the ring choreographed to music. With 10 pairs coming together, criss-crossing and circling, it certainly will be a fabulous sight!
In recent years we have seen far less heavy horse breeds in show. As we reintroduce the heavy horses we aim to highlight and promote their versatility and beauty to the public once again.
Black Mountains Falconry
Black Mountains Falconry is a family-run business, and one of the oldest established Falconry Display teams in Wales. Roger and June James are both accomplished Falconers, both in the display arena and the hunting field, and June is well-known for her expertise in training Peregrine Falcons.
Roger is one of only a few Falconers who hunts his Falcons from horse-back, and he and his Spanish stallion, Senador, may be seen at many of the larger shows in Wales, where the horse and birds can be seen working together to some beautiful music!
At their lodge in Abergavenny, Roger and June provide courses and training days in Falconry and Archery.
RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
The Falcons are the UK’s premier military parachute display team, based at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, they display at venues all over Britain and Europe throughout the year. They have performed many times for the Royal Family and heads of state and set records and introduced many exciting innovations into formation skydiving.
The Royal Air Force is responsible for training and supporting all UK Airborne Forces. As well as providing a distinctive demonstration of freefall and canopy skills during the display season, each Falcons Team member undertakes continual advanced training as Parachute Jumping Instructors in preparation for future employment in support of the Parachute Regiment, the Royal Marines and other specialist units.
One of the most popular parts of the display is the carousel, we hope you enjoy it!
(Weather permitting – Tuesday & Wednesday only)
Meirion Owen and the Quack Pack
A farmer born and bred, Meirion has been around border collies all his life. He is the third generation of his family to be involved in the art of training, competing and demonstrating with his border collies all over the country.
Meirion appears regularly on TV and has been on three series of the very popular BBC programme ‘One Man and His Dog.’ He has been featured on many TV programmes including the BBC ‘Countryfile’, ‘The One Show’, SKY1 ‘Pet Nation’ and recently on the ‘Farmers Country Showdown’ and ‘Songs of Praise.’
Meirion has been around border collies all his life. He is the third generation of his family to be involved in the art of training, competing and demonstrating with his border collies all over the country. Meirion appears regularly on TV and has been on three series of the very popular BBC programme ‘One Man and His Dog.’ He was recently featured on the BBC Countryfile programme and SKY1 Pet Nation programme.
Meirion’s duck herding demonstrations are designed to showcase the amazing talents of border collies and the communication between handler and dog. His demonstrations are informative, educational and highly entertaining. They are also interactive, allowing hands-on adult and child participation. Meirion provides his own humorous commentary as he uses a combination of commands to guide his dogs and cooperative (and sometimes uncooperative) Indian Runner ducks around a course that includes tunnels, slides and pens.
Tristar Carriage Driving
A firm favourite, the Tristar Carriage Driving team will be back to display in the Main Ring each day of the Show.
Guard and horn blower, Martin Horler will also be giving a talk on the history of the Coaching Team in the horse ring on Tuesday at 12.15 pm.
Having competed in the Royal Windsor Horse Show last month, the team are looking forward to being back in the Royal Welsh Main Ring again this year. The Tristar horses will be stabled in the usual place, please feel free to pay them a visit during the show.
The Regimental Band & Corps of Drums of The Royal Welsh
The Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh is one of the very few all-brass bands within British Army Music, drawing players from the South Wales region’s rich brass band heritage and culture to its ranks. All musicians are members of the Army Reserve and commit to the Band around their civilian occupations.
The Band has a versatility of style and repertoire both on the concert platform and on parade as a marching band. It is regularly seen throughout the principality providing a wide-range of public and ceremonial duties from Royal Gun salutes and freedom parades to its continued presence at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff where it performs to rugby fans worldwide.
As well as domestic performances, the Band and Drums have also travelled throughout Europe, Canada, and Australia. Their music has entertained audiences the World over at a number of military tattoos, including the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo in Canada, and at the ‘Musikfest der Bundeswehr’ International Military Tattoo in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Harlow White
The No.1 UK equestrian influencer and YouTube star, Harlow White will be bringing her ponies, Panda and Popcorn to the Royal Welsh Show for the very first time!
At just 12 year’s old, Harlow’s social media profile continues to grow within the equestrian community and younger audiences and she now has over 500k subscribers on YouTube as well as a huge following on Instagram and TikTok.
You can catch Harlow and her ponies in the Horse Ring for a morning and afternoon performance on the Monday of the show. There will also be a Meet and Greet event for a chance to meet Harlow and get a photo signed!
(Monday only)
Celebration of 120 years of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
To mark our 120th anniversary and celebrate the feature county of Ceredigion, this creative performance will portray the evolution of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society through the decades.
The display will include a larger than life-size puppet of the well-loved character of the Ceredigion farmer to remind us of where the Society was established, and the very first Royal Welsh Show held in Aberystwyth in 1904.
Ceredigion’s five native breeds will also be represented and include; The Welsh Cob, Welsh Pig, Llanwenog Sheep; Tregaron Sheep and the Cardiganshire Corgi.
And to top it all there will be musical performances by some of the county’s best known musicians – with familiar songs representing the past and present.
Performers will be seen on horseback as well as performing on the many vehicles that will fill and circulate the show’s main ring. A unique display, not to be missed!
Daily timetable
Every day you’ll find a 12-hour programme of exciting entertainment, attractions and displays at the Royal Welsh Show. Check out our timetables to find out what’s on each day.
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