Royal Welsh Agricultural Show Builth Wells

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show is the biggest agricultural show in Europe. It is organised by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, which was formed in 1904, and takes place in July of each year, at Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells, in Powys, Mid Wales.

The first show was held in Aberystwyth in 1904, and its success led to the development of the permanent showground at Llanelwedd, first used in 1963.

The Royal Welsh Show is organised by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, which was formed in 1904, and the first show was held in Aberystwyth in the same year.
The Society has come a long way since those early days and the Royal Welsh Show has become an important event in the Welsh calendar attracting some 230,000 people over the course of the four days and is supported by approximately 15,000 members.

The Royal Welsh Show

Future Dates for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show:

2009 - 20-23 July
2010 - 19-22 July
2011 - 18-21 July

The show lasts for four days and attracts more than 200,000 visitors annually, making it a major boon for agriculture and tourism in Wales.

It is a major commercial and social event, not only in Wales, but of importance throughout th United Kingdom. Most major businesses with links to agriculture will have a trade stand at the show. Given the number of farming people at the venue it is regarded as a vital opportunity to attract new business as well as to network with current customers. It is not unusual to see an exhibition trade stand selling Manure spreaders sighted next to a stand selling luxury sports cars. Trade stands are available in any size to suit your needs, for further information call Simon Gittoes on 01982 554401, or email hom on tradestands@rwas.co.uk

Events at the Royal Welsh Show include:

Judging of cattle, sheep, horses, goats, pigs and various other domestic animals
Sheep dog trials
Sheep shearing competitions
Horse riding competitions
Four-in-hand and Carriage Driving displays
Falconry
Games and sports such as the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery of the Royal Horse Artillery
Arts and crafts show
Live music

The 2009 Royal Welsh Show

The 2009 Royal Welsh Show is takeing place from the 20th to the 23rd July. There are 7,500 entries competing in livestock competitions, over 1000 tradestands and main ring entertainment and attractions every day from 8am to 8pm. The full programme of events for the Royal Welsh Show 2009 can be viewed at the RWAS website.

The Royal Welsh Showground

Contact the Royal Welsh Show:

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
Royal Welsh Showground
Llanelwedd
Builth Wells
Powys, LD2 3SY

Tel: 01982 553683
Fax: 01982 553563
E-mail: requests@rwas.co.uk

The Royal Welsh showground is one of the finest in the world. Located in the heart of beautiful countryside, it is a shop window for Welsh farming and food production.

In the state of the art exhibition centre visitors can view farm livestock in comfort and safety. Everything at the Royal Welsh Show is designed to cater for visitors.
There is a covered grandstand for almost 4000 people, restaurants and bars, leisure areas, an amazing variety of exhibitions, and a 12 hour programme of entertainment.

Once inside the showground you can participate in an unforgettable day of continuous leisure and pleasure.

Other Events at the Royal Welsh Showground

It is an ideal central location to stage its own three events, the Royal Welsh Show, the Winter Fair and the Smallholder & Garden Festival, and offers a prime site for other clients. You can find out more about the Royal Welsh Acrigultural Society from their Website.