Countdown to Royal Welsh Show begins after launch in Bangor
The countdown to this year's Royal Welsh Show has begun after its launch at Bangor University.
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, in partnership with this year's Feature County, Caernarfon, officially launched the 2025 Royal Welsh Show at Bangor University.
The event on Wednesday (June 4) was held in the historic Pritchard-Jones Hall and marked the formal countdown to the Show on Monday July 21 which will last the entire week.
Approximately 200 invited guests—including board members, key sponsors, industry representatives, and supporters from across Wales—attended the launch.
Nicola Davies, Chair of Council of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, opened proceedings by thanking guests, sponsors, and Bangor University for their warm hospitality.
She highlighted the 'longstanding connections between the University and the agricultural community', noting its proud tradition of supporting rural education since 1884.
Show Director Richard Price took to the stage to highlight this year's attractions, including the much-anticipated Heavy Horse Village, new competitive classes for heavy horses in the main ring, and the Supreme Horse Championship to be judged by Martin Clunes.
The Ukrainian Cossacks will return with their thrilling trick-riding display, while celebrity judges such as Nigel Owens and Meinir Howells will feature in the sheep section.
Mr Price also noted the extensive preparations underway at Llanelwedd to ensure the 2025 Show is 'an outstanding success'.
In the University Quad, visitors were greeted by one of Ambassador Rhys Eifion Griffith's impressive shire horses, Trem Yr Wyddfa Aurora—a nod to the Heavy Horse Village set to debut at this year's Show.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Edmund Burke extended a warm welcome on behalf of Bangor University, paying tribute to the farmers of Caernarfon who, 140 years ago, helped found the University.
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He spoke of the continued contribution made by students and graduates to the agricultural and agroforestry sectors in Wales.
Society President John R Owen reflected on the year so far, thanking everyone who had contributed to and attended the county's many fundraising events. He also previewed the upcoming Hill Farming Event at Hafod y Llan Farm, expressing gratitude to everyone involved in its organisation.
The evening featured the premiere of Y Gerdd Groeso, a commissioned poem celebrating Caernarfon's pride as Feature County, written and performed on video by renowned Welsh poet Myrddin ap Dafydd.
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