IT WAS a milestone year for Llanfair Caereinion Show as it marked its 50th anniversary with an event described by its organisers as “one of the best shows ever” last weekend.

On Saturday, September 2, thousands of people visited the showground in Llanerfyl for a celebration of agricultural crafts and competitions, plus a mix of entertainment, trade stalls, competitions and rural crafts.

The first district show was held in 1891, but was discontinued in 1939 during the Second World War.

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It was not until 1973, when a proposal to revive the Llanfair Caereinion and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society received support leading to the show returning.

As well as the entertainment, stalls and competitions, the 2023 show welcomed a film crew from S4C, who were on site to film for a segment that will be featured in the programme Cefn Gwlad, which will be televised at a later date.

County Times: Entries to one of the horse competitions at Llanfair Show 2023.

County Times: Floral displays in the competition tent at Llanfair Caereinion Show 2023.

Llanfair Show committee chairman, David Oliver, said: “I think the 2023 edition of the show was a huge success. We had brilliant weather, a great atmosphere and dozens of good competitions held throughout the day.

“There was a lovely celebratory vibe in the showground in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary, which I think made it one of the best shows ever.

“From a planning perspective we went through a few stressful weeks in the lead up to the big day, as there is every year. The committee work hard for 12 months to deliver a great day out. On the day itself though it’s great to see it all come together.

County Times: The 2023 Llanfair Show's sheep shearing competition.

“Planning the show is a year long process as we always want to review what worked best and what could be improved about the most recent event when it’s fresh in our memory.

“We’re already reviewing the 2023 show to report back from each section and start the planning process all over again in October.

“Each year we aim to invest everything into the next show to make it bigger and better. It’s never about making money or profit, it’s about showcasing this rural community.

“Shows like this are absolutely vital. They give people an opportunity to embrace what we are, what we do and how well we do it, all while having a grand day out with the whole community.”