Celebration of Rural Life

The Smallholding & Countryside Festival returns to the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, Mid Wales, this coming Spring.

Taking place on Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st May 2023, the Festival is a celebration of rural life and country living with smallholding pursuits at its heart. The weekend-long event is a showcase of the real diversity of the Welsh countryside and a fantastic day out for families, garden enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in the great outdoors.

With a full packed programme of livestock and equine competitions, displays, demonstrations, tradestands, live music and activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Fancy competing? Entries open on 1st March for the livestock and equine competitions and close on 3rd April. For the dog lovers amongst you, The Welsh Premier Open Dog Show is held at the Festival all weekend with the opportunity to see thousands of dogs competing for a chance to qualify for Crufts 2024. Go to our website to view the schedules and to enter.

It wouldn’t be a Royal Welsh event without showcasing the best food and drink produce that Wales has to offer! Sample the delicious goods in the renowned Food Hall or grab a tasty bite at one of our many food stalls.

For those of you across the border, we’re just a hop, skip, and a jump away! The Royal Welsh Showground is easily accessible from all routes and is located where the A470 and A483 cross at Builth Wells.

Tickets for the Smallholding and Countryside Festival are available on the RWAS website. Earlybird online tickets are £18 for adults, £5 for children or you can purchase a family ticket. Discounted tickets are available for RWAS members.Visit rwas.wales / cafc.cymru for more information about the Festival or to buy tickets.

Article Supplied by Royal Welsh Show