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.

Cattle

RWAS/Marks & Spencer Young Cattle Handlers’ Competition – Beef
RWAS/Harper Adams Young Cattle Handlers’ Competition – Dairy
Junior Bull Interbreed Championship – Beef Breeds
RWAS/Marks & Spencer Native Breed Championship
YFC Stockjudging – Holstein Cattle
RWAS Females of the Future Pairs Championship – Beef
Beef and Dairy Stockmen’s Awards

Sheep

Supreme Pairs Championship
RWAS Interbreed Group Championship
Sheep Parade (Male & Female Champions)
Sheep Main Awards
Champion of Champions Award

Pigs

W&BPBA Parade of Pigs
RWAS Junior Pig Handling
Junior Pig Championship

Goats

Group Specials

Horses

Welsh Ponies – senior classes, followed by the Championships
Welsh Ponies (Cob Type) – senior classes, followed by the Championships
Welsh Part Bred
Shires
Shire Horse Agricultural Vehicle
Tom & Sprightly Championship
Royal Welsh In-Hand Championship
HOYS Supreme In-Hand Championship
Ridden Horse Championship
Royal Welsh Supreme Horse Championship
Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Ponies
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Ponies

Shearing & Woolhandling

Ladies Shearing Competition
Veterans Shearing Competition – 61 and over
Veterans Shearing Competition – Professional – 50 – 60 years of age
Shearers v Axe Men Competition

Other Attractions

Meirion Owen and His Sheepdogs
BBMF – Spitfire Flypast
Bolddog FMX
Santi Serra Horse Display
Pony Club Mounted Games
Parade of Prize Winning Stock
RWAS 2024 President & Tristar Carriage Driving
RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
Parade of Hounds
The Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of The Royal Welsh and the National
Anthems

Welsh Food Village – Gwledd | Feast
Food Hall
Pori | Graze – Pop Up Restaurant
YFC Competitions
Rugby and Sports
Homecrafts – Cookery, Produce and Handicraft
Dairy Produce
Welsh National Honey Show
Ornamental Ironwork & Farriery
National Federation of Women’s Institutes Classes
Dosbarthiadu Merched y Wawr
Forestry & Woodland Crafts
Stick-making
Wood Chopping
Hedge Laying and Dry Stone Walling
Kayaking
Stand up Paddleboarding
Casting & Fly Tying
Casting and Coracles
Welsh Sheeptacular
Parade of Prize Winning Stock