Royal Welsh show - wikipedia Royal Welsh show This article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( July 2016 ) Royal Welsh Agricultural Show Ground, Llanelwedd The Royal Welsh Show ( Welsh : Sioe Frenhinol Cymru ) is the one of the largest agricultural show s 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. Contents 1 Format 2 Business 3 Social event 4 Welsh Cob Senior Stallions 5 Rail access 6 See also 7 External links Format The show lasts for four days and attracts more than 200,000 visitors annually, making it a major boom for 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 `` Iesu grist '' status it is not unusual for a senior member of the British Royal family to attend at the Show. A familiar sight is the Prince of Wales, who is generally acknowledged to be a keen supporter of the farming community. Indeed, following his outspoken support during the 2001 foot and mouth crisis, some farmers regard him as an influential figure. One farming union, the FUW, nominated him for his outstanding contribution to agriculture in 2003, which was announced at the show. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show at Bangor, 1958. The Royal Welsh Show 1963, Llanelwedd. The Royal Welsh Show 1963, Llanelwedd Business 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, for instance, to see an exhibition trade stand selling manure spreaders sited next to a stand selling luxury sports cars. Social event The Royal Welsh Show is particularly significant for young people who live in farming communities in Wales. It is regarded as one of the highlights of the year and as an opportunity to socialise with old friends and make new acquaintances, particularly of the opposite sex. The Wales Federation of Young Farmers ' Clubs runs a series of competitions throughout 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 Arguably the biggest event at the show is the Welsh Cob Senior Stallion class, traditionally held on the Wednesday afternoon of the show ( `` Welsh Cob Wednesday '' ). The class is held using the entire main arena, and the grandstand, opposite hill and surrounds are typically packed, with seating becoming hard to come by from about 10 : 30 onwards. The 50 + stallions are paraded at the trot in front of the grandstand, raising often thunderous roars from the crowd before they settle down for the judging of the class. This event on its own brings spectators from all around the world. Rail access Linked via the Heart of Wales Line station of Builth Road, where connecting buses link with the Arriva Trains Wales service during show times. See also List of Royal Shows Royal Show former English agricultural show External links Wales portal Official website BBC Wales feature on the 2008 Royal Welsh Farmers ' Union of Wales Agriculture in the United Kingdom Economy of the United Kingdom Agriculture Companies ADAS ( company ) Arla Foods UK Bernard Matthews Farms Dairy Crest Faccenda Group Farmcare Frontier Agriculture Genus Müller Wiseman Dairies NFU Mutual Norbrook Group Openfield Vestey Group Conservation Grazing marsh Hedgerow removal Rare Breeds Survival Trust Government and regulation Agricultural Land Classification Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Potato Council Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency British Cattle Movement Service The Country Code Crown Estate Department of Agriculture and Rural Development ( Northern Ireland ) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Institute for Animal Health Legislation Meat and Livestock Commission Natural England Rights of way in Scotland Rural Development Council Rural Payments Agency Scottish Government Enterprise and Environment Directorate Single Payment Scheme History Agricultural Revolution British timber trade Celtic field Common land Corn Laws Diggers Dutch barn Enclosure Haughley Experiment Highland Clearances Highland Potato Famine Lowland Clearances Napier Commission Rationing Run rig Rural Reconstruction Association Scottish Agricultural Revolution Swing Riots Victory garden Women 's Land Army Foot - and - mouth 1967 2007 Nations and regions England Agriculture in London Cuisine Cornwall Devon Fishing Scotland Animal breeds Shetland Crofting Scottish Crofting Foundation Cuisine Factor Fishing Royal Highland Show Wales Cuisine Royal Welsh Show Tŷ unnos Non-governmental organisations Unions Farmers ' Union of Wales National Farmers ' Union of England and Wales National Farmers ' Union of Scotland Ulster Farmers ' Union Young Farmers ' Clubs of Ulster British Egg Industry Council British Poultry Council Country Land and Business Association Fresh Start Initiative Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences James Hutton Institute Museums Museum of English Rural Life National Museum of Rural Life National Non-Food Crops Centre Nottingham Arabidopsis Stock Centre Rothamsted Research Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Soil Association Tenant Farmers Association Universities and colleges CAFRE Royal Agricultural University Scotland 's Rural College Sectors Beekeeping June Gap Fell farming Forestry Other Countryfile Eglu Farmers Weekly Farming Today Hurdles Coordinates : 52 ° 09 ′ 29 '' N 3 ° 24 ′ 18 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 52.1581 ° N 3.4051 ° W ﻿ / 52.1581 ; - 3.4051 Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Royal_Welsh_Show&oldid=818751633 '' Categories : Agricultural shows in the United Kingdom Agriculture in Wales Festivals in Wales Builth Wells Tourist attractions in Powys Stadiums in Wales Annual events in Wales 1904 establishments in Wales Festivals established in 1904 Summer events in Wales Hidden categories : Articles lacking sources from July 2016 All articles lacking sources Use dmy dates from March 2014 Use British English from March 2014 Articles containing Welsh - language text Coordinates not on Wikidata Talk Contents About Wikipedia Cymraeg Français Edit links This page was last edited on 5 January 2018, at 10 : 35. 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Question: where does the royal welsh show take place
Answer: Llanelwedd, near Builth Wells, in Powys, Mid Wales