Date revealed for Llanfyllin Show filled with competitions

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Llanfyllin Show will return this summer with sheepdog trials, speed shearing, dog shows, and more than 600 competition classes as organisers unveil details for the 2026 event.

One of Montgomeryshire's biggest agricultural events will take place at Parc Bodfach Park on Saturday, August 8, with hundreds expected to attend the annual celebration of farming, food, livestock, and rural life.

Organisers have confirmed the show will run from 9am to 7pm and will feature horse and sheep competitions, horticulture, cookery and craft displays, floral art, sheep shearing, sheepdog trials, trade stands, and family entertainment.

Horticultural, Floral Art, Cookery and Craft marquee at the 2025 Llanfyllin Show.The Horticultural, Floral Art, Cookery and Craft marquee at the 2025 Llanfyllin Show, showcasing dozens of entries from across the local community. (Image: Gary Williams)

Awards handed out by Llanfyllin Show president Trebor Jones.Awards were presented by 2025 Llanfyllin Show president Trebor Jones during the annual prizegiving ceremony. (Image: Gary Williams)

Vintage vehicles on display at Llanfyllin Show.Vintage vehicles on display at the Llanfyllin Show, one of the event's most popular attractions for visitors and enthusiasts alike. (Image: Gary Williams)

Porthywaen Silver Band performing at Llanfyllin Show.Porthywaen Silver Band performing at the Llanfyllin Show, providing live entertainment for visitors throughout the day. (Image: Gary Williams)

Adult entry will cost £14, while tickets for children aged four to 15 will be £5.

Under-fours will be admitted free, with discounted advance tickets available online.

Free parking will also be available.

The show remains one of the highlights of the rural calendar in Mid Wales, attracting competitors from across the region.

A packed programme has been confirmed, including extensive horse and livestock sections, a companion dog show, speed shearing competitions, and sheepdog trials.

Dozens of championship trophies and hundreds of prizes will be up for grabs throughout the day.

Penybontfawr Male Voice Choir at Llanfyllin Show.Penybontfawr Male Voice Choir performing at the Llanfyllin Show, entertaining visitors with a selection of traditional and contemporary songs. (Image: Gary Williams)

Flower displays at Llanfyllin Show 2025.Flower displays in the Horticultural and Floral Art marquee at the 2025 Llanfyllin Show. (Image: Gary Williams)

An award winning dog at the 2025 Llanfyllin Show.An award-winning dog at the 2025 Llanfyllin Show's popular companion dog show. (Image: Gary Williams)

The sheep section alone will feature a wide range of breeds including Lleyn, Suffolk, Texel, Kerry Hill, Blue Texel, and Welsh Mountain sheep, while horse classes will cater for everything from heavy horses and Welsh cobs to show jumping and children's riding competitions.

Visitors will also be able to browse horticulture, cookery, art, photography, and craft exhibits, alongside trade stands and food and drink attractions.

Show organisers have named HIJ Electrical as the main sponsor for 2026.

The event will be held by kind permission of Christopher and Laura Acton and Janet Jones.

Entries for most competition sections close on Thursday, July 30, with further details and advance tickets available through the show's website.

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