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.

The deadline to purchase membership prior to the Royal Welsh Show 2024 was 1st June. Therefore the online application form is now disabled.

Social Membership for the Royal Welsh Show is now available to purchase here.


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 illustrates the worth of the wider agricultural industry, celebrating and combining 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
  • Use of the members’ dining pavilions
  • Entry to the iconic ‘Maes M’ Member’s Bar
  • Free use of the members’ section of the grandstand (space permitting)
  • Reduced livestock competition entry fees for the Royal Welsh Show and Winter Fair
  • Entry to ‘Moliant Y Maes’ on the Sunday before the Show
  • A free copy of the annual RWAS Journal
  • Invitation to attend and vote at the society’s AGM
  • The right to participate in the election of members to serve on the county advisory committee

Payments


Annual Membership

Payments can be made by the following payment methods: Cash, Cheque or Direct Debit.

(If you complete a Direct Debit mandate after the 1st February, the Direct Debit will be taken at the end of each month and will then fall into the bulk Direct Debit run on 1st February the following year)

A VAT receipt is available on request. All Cheques should be made payable to RWAS Ltd.

All Life Compositions

One payment can be made via Cash/Cheque or Direct Debit for the total amount or alternatively anyone agreeing to pay via instalments over 4 or 7 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.

If you’d like to buy membership to give as a gift, please contact the Membership Officer at membership@rwas.co.uk or call 01982 01982 554405.

Become a member

Complete your online application form to become a member of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society.

Want to know more about becoming a member? Get in touch:
Bryony Pritchard
Membership Officer
Telephone
01982 554405