Royal Welsh Show
The Royal Welsh Show (Welsh: Sioe Frenhinol Cymru) is organised by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, which was formed in 1904. It 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.
No show was held in 1915–18, 1940–45 nor 2020–21. The latter years saw some events going virtual.
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Format
The show lasts for four days and attracts more than 200,000 visitors annually, boosting tourism in Wales.
Events include:
- Judging of cattle, sheep, horses, goats, pigs and various other domestic animals
- Sheepdog 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
Given its "Royal" status it is not unusual for a senior member of the British Royal family to attend at the Show. Charles III was a familiar sight as Prince of Wales. Following his support during the 2001 foot and mouth crisis, one farming union, the FUW, nominated him for his outstanding contribution to agriculture in 2003, which was announced at the show.
The Royal Welsh Show 1963, Llanelwedd.
The Royal Welsh Show 1963, Llanelwedd
The Presiding Officer of Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament at the 2012 Royal Welsh Show
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Business
Businesses with links to agriculture will have a trade stand at the show. It is an opportunity to attract new business from the farming community as well as to network with current customers.
Young Farmers
The Royal Welsh Show is also an event for young people who live in farming communities in Wales. The Wales Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs runs a series of competitions across Wales throughout the year, and the finals of the practical competitions usually take place at the Show. Amongst these events are stock judging and tractor driving.
Welsh Cob Senior Stallions class
The Welsh Cob Senior Stallion class is traditionally held on the Wednesday afternoon of the show ("Welsh Cob Wednesday"). The class is held using the entire main arena. The fifty-plus stallions are paraded at the trot in front of the grandstand before they settle down for the judging of the class.
Rail access
Linked via the Heart of Wales Line station of Builth Road, where connecting buses link with the Transport for Wales service during show times.
Source: "Royal Welsh Show", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, January 28th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Welsh_Show.
Further Reading

Radnorshire

Aberaeron

Builth Wells

Sheep shearing

Llanelwedd
Welsh Pony and Cob

Sydney Royal Easter Show

National Eisteddfod of Wales

Royal Cornwall Show

Royal Show

Royal Highland Show

Brynle Williams

Cob (horse)

Mountain and moorland pony breeds

Robert William Griffiths

Urdd National Eisteddfod

Royal Bath and West Show

Norman Cob
See also
- List of Royal Shows
- Royal Show former English agricultural show
External links
Categories
- 1904 establishments in Wales
- Agricultural shows in Wales
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- Articles lacking sources from July 2016
- Builth Wells
- Coordinates on Wikidata
- Festivals established in 1904
- Festivals in Wales
- Stadiums in Wales
- Summer events in Wales
- Tourist attractions in Powys
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