Record-breaking Royal Welsh Winter Fair kickstarts the festive season
A fantastic and record-breaking few days have been enjoyed by thousands at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, held at the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells.
First staged in 1990 and originally just a modest one-day event, the Royal WelshWinter Fair has become one of the most popular attractions in the British agricultural calendar. The annual event continues to maintain its position as one of the finest primestock shows in the UK, this year attracting over 700 exhibitors from Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Holland.
The 2022 Winter Fair was officially opened by Mr Dafydd Wynne Finch on Monday morning on behalf of the feature county of Clwyd. Dafydd is a farmer and landowner from North Wales, whose practices maintain a focus on sustainable and regenerative farming. During his opening speech, Dafydd conveyed the importance of collaborative work within the agricultural industry.
The Winter Fair was Aled Rhys Jones’ first event as the Chief Executive of the RoyalWelsh Agricultural Society after beginning the role in September of this year.
“There was a real community feel at this year’s Winter Fair.” said Aled. “Everyone I spoke to commented on the vibrant atmosphere, energy and excitement – all made possible by the support from our competitors, traders, sponsors, volunteers and visitors.”
“As my first event as Chief Executive, I would like to thank the whole team who plays a part in bringing the Winter Fair to life. It is not only a great showcase of Welsh food and farming, it is also a showcase of our unique Welsh spirit. Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb”.
Further information on the RWAS can be found by heading to their website below:
https://rwas.wales/
