Royal Welsh Spring Festival comes to Powys next weekend
This year's festival, taking place over the weekend of May 17-18, marks the first event in the calendar for the 2025 feature county, Caernarfon.
The main display ring will host a packed timetable of competitions and demonstrations, including thrilling dog scurry demonstrations by Scurry Dogs, exotic camel racing with Joseph's Amazing Camels, the majestic Gentle Giants & Friends Shire Horse display team and the always-popular Meirion Owen and his sheepdogs.
Traditional showjumping, scurry driving and show and working hunter competitive classes round out the programme.
The Country Life area offers a wealth of experiences, with the Woodville Re-enactment Group transporting visitors back to the Middle Ages.
Children can enjoy close encounters with animals at Will's Petting Farm and Emma's Donkeys, while the Panic Family's Circus Big Top offers opportunities to develop circus skills.
Water sports enthusiasts can participate in activities on the lake, while the Builth Bulls biking activities team will demonstrate impressive cycling feats.
Wood Choppers and training providers MWMAC will be giving forestry-based demonstrations. Younger visitors will delight in rides on the Mini Off Rovers in the dedicated display area.
Dog lovers are particularly well catered for this year. The RWAS Ltd canine section has organised a prestigious Crufts qualifier accredited dog show, while less competitive pets can participate in Caernarfon's Fun Dog Show, and Scurry Dogs in the Country Life area provide an opportunity for dogs to try new skills.
The livestock competitions continue to grow, with over 100 cattle, nearly 700 sheep, more than 110 pigs, over 250 goats and almost 800 horses, ponies and donkeys entered.
The improved Wool Zone offers a variety of demonstrations from the Gwent Spinners & Weavers and Goat to Garment, while visitors can also watch the craftsmanship of Stick Making by Bond Sticks & Stiches and wooden stool creation by Taylor Made.
Additional demonstrations include gun dog displays by the BASC, bushcraft and First Aid by Learn Outdoors, traditional rope making and much more.
The Smallholders Centre will be home to a Pets' Corner and storytelling for children, with Foster Wales providing indoor activities for younger visitors.
Cheese making demonstrations and beekeeping information are just some of the other stalls to visit. Gardening enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy at the Farming Connect Growers Market.
Visitors can refuel at the Gwledd|Feast area while enjoying musical entertainment and sampling some of Wales's finest street food.
The Food Hall offers opportunities to taste and purchase produce from Wales's top food and drink producers.
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