Each year the society has a different Feature County. This has its origins in the early history of the show, when its location changed year on year moving around the old counties in Wales.
Since the move to our permanent home in Llanelwedd in 1963, the counties take it in turns to be the Feature County. In their allotted year the Feature County appoints the society’s President and Ambassador, as well as taking responsibility for fund raising and organising a variety of events to promote the work of the society and the events.
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s unique structure of feature counties and advisory committees is what sets the society apart from others and ensures the people of Wales retain ownership of the events. The fundraising efforts of all the counties since 1963 have contributed millions of pounds, all invested back into the showground, making it one of the finest in Europe. This has created a real sense of shared ownership of our site.
Brecknock 2026
This year it is the turn of Brecknock to be the Royal Welsh Feature County, with Gethin Havard leading from the front as President, alongside Teleri Haf Thomas as Ambassador.
Dozens of fundraising events have already taken place including the Grassland Event, Sowing Today for a Greener Tomorrow held at Cwmbrynich Farm on Friday 12th June 2026.
Anglesey 2027
Next year will see Anglesey become the Royal Welsh Feature County. They’ll be led by President, Susan Jones, and Ambassador, Mari Llifon Jones.
Fundraising events have been happening across the County already, with much more to come as they look ahead to 2027!
Ambassador 2028
Could you be the next person to promote the Society’s objectives and be a key spokesperson and fundraiser for Radnor Feature County?
We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm and confidence for the honorary role of the 2028 RWAS Ambassador to promote the Society’s aims and objectives.
The below application form should be completed and returned to the Head of Administration, by email at [email protected] by close of business on Friday 23 October 2026.
Future Feature Counties:
2027 Anglesey
2028 Radnor
2029 Gwent
2030 Meirionnydd
2031 Carmarthenshire
2032 Montgomery
2033 Pembrokeshire
2034 Clwyd
2034 Clwyd
2035 Glamorgan
2036 Ceredigion