Preparations are in full swing for this year’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair on November 24 and 25, as the Llanelwedd showground is set to welcome prize-winning livestock, festive cheer and thousands of Christmas shoppers.
Renowned as one of Europe’s leading prime stock shows, the winter fair attracts an exceptional standard of livestock entries from across Wales and beyond. On the final day, the prize-winners are auctioned in the show rings.
The event opens to the public at 8am each day and early-bird tickets are available online until November 9. Tickets cost £22 for adults and £5 for children each day and under-fives get in free. RWAS members enjoy exclusive discounts.
Alongside the livestock, the event features an extensive programme of competitions and classes including equine, hounds, dressed poultry, butchery, meat hampers, egg and pigeons, cookery, produce, handicraft and floral art.
For shoppers, the winter fair is the perfect place to find original Christmas gifts, with hundreds of trade stands offering unique and bespoke products.
On Monday evening, the showground stays open for late night Christmas shopping, before the day closes with a spectacular musical firework display at 7pm.
In the Food Hall, the focus will be on food and drink produced in Wales, showcasing everything from artisan cheeses to traditional Welsh cakes.
The popular Gwledd | Feast area, located in the Shearing Shed, promises to be a vibrant hub of local Welsh street food, featuring everything from savoury bites to sweet treats.
Adding to the atmosphere, visitors can enjoy live musical entertainment across both days on the Gwledd Stage, featuring local talent and lively seasonal favourites.
Held during term time, the winter fair provides a unique chance for school children and college students to explore the food journey from farm to fork, while Santa’s Grotto adds a sprinkle of Christmas magic for children of all ages. Visit www.rwas.wales or www.cafc.cymru to learn more or to register a school group for free admission.
New this year, a dedicated area in the Farriery Pavilion will showcase magnificent heavy horses alongside the Hound Show, which will be held in a marquee nearby.
Building on the hugely popular Heavy Horse Village introduced by Caernarfon’s ambassador Rhys Griffiths at this summer’s Royal Welsh Show, this exciting new feature will also include live farriery demonstrations and impressive displays.
