Membership - 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 Royal Welsh Show and the Winter Fair.

ROYAL WELSH WINTER FAIR

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

We look forward to seeing you at the next Winter Fair from 30th November – 1st December 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.

The Annual General Meeting of The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society will be held at Maescar Community Hall, Sennybridge, LD3 8RR on Friday 26th June 2026 at 2:00pm.

Please register your place by Monday 15th June 2026.

> View the meeting agenda

> Financial Statements 2025

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
  • The ability to apply for a pitch at the Green Caravan Park at the Royal Welsh Show (only Family and Life Members are eligible)

Become a Member 

Play your part and support rural communities and agriculture in Wales as a Member of The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society

The deadline for purchasing Society membership in time for this year’s Royal Welsh Show has now passed.

However, social membership will be available to purchase in the coming weeks. This will give you the opportunity to pre-order a badge for collection on site at the Royal Welsh Show.

Social membership provides access to all members’ areas during the week of the event, but does not include any additional benefits outside of the Royal Welsh Show.

Ready to join?

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 Packages for 2026


Annual Direct debits collected on 1st February each year

Membership Type:  Price until 28th February Price from 1st March
Young Persons Membership (17 years and under – proof of age is required) Does not admit to Maes M (the Members’ Bar). £60.00 £65.00
Individual Membership – (18 years and over) £122.00 £125.00
Family Membership (spouse/partner and their children – 17 years and under) £245.00 £250.00
Governor (with privileges for accompanying spouse/partner and their children – 17 years and under) £335.00 £350.00
Vice-President (with privileges for accompanying spouse/partner and their children – 17 years and under) £525.00 £550.00

 

Life Membership subscriptions payable as one-off payment or instalments over 4,7 or 10 years

One off Payment 4 Year Instalments 7 Year Instalments 10 Year Instalments
Life Membership (1 person) £2,500 £625 p.a. £357.15 p.a. £250 p.a.
Life Governorship* £5,000 £1,250 p.a. £714.29 p.a. £500 p.a.
Life Vice-President* £7,500 £1,875 p.a. £1,071.43 p.a. £750 p.a.

*(with privileges for spouse/partner and children 17 years and under)

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)

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, 7 or 10 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 [email protected] or call 01982 554405.

Prefer a paper application?

Download the membership application form (PDF) and return your completed form to: The Membership Officer, Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY

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