08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Caernarfonshire takes centre stage at 2025 Royal Welsh Show
The former county of Caernarfonshire has been named the feature county for next year's event, which will be held in Llanelwedd from July 21 to 24.
As part of its role, Caernarfonshire is leading efforts to raise funds for improvements to the showground, with plans underway for new buildings and upgraded facilities.
John Owen, this year's Show President from Rowen near Conwy, said: "Funds have been raised in the past by the other counties to support the Show to erect new buildings and improve facilities.
"We have been raising funds for the show and we have something in mind but we are not there yet to reveal what this might be.
"Our main aim is to support the show and make 2025 one of the best Royal Welsh Shows."
Fundraising activities so far have included sponsored bike rides, car treasure hunts, sheepdog trials and a President's Ball, which will take place in Caernarfon in October.
Mr Owen and his wife Marian have been showing sheep at the Royal Welsh Show since 1989.
Their son Dafydd continues the family tradition, exhibiting Beltex and Cheviot sheep, as well as the rarer Black Welsh Mountain and Hill Radnor breeds.
Since 2012, the couple have also welcomed the Show President to Llanelwedd each year, guiding them around the showground—an honour they will receive themselves this year.
Mrs Owen said: "The show is an important part of the calendar for farmers across Wales and we are looking forward to going around the show and meeting our Royal guest."
That guest will be Princess Anne, who will make her seventh visit to the Royal Welsh Show.
In her role as President of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, Princess Anne will attend both the annual general meeting and the show itself.
Mrs Owen said: "Princess Anne knows what she is talking about and is very supportive of farming."
Caernarfon-based television production company Cwmni Da will film an episode of Garddio a Mwy at the event, airing at 8.25pm on Monday, July 28.
Presenter Adam Jones, who revived the horticulture section last year, will serve as honorary director, compete in several classes, and appear on the programme.
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Mr Jones said: "I don't know how I'll get on because it's the first time I've entered.
"It's one thing to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers but it's another thing entirely to grow something that will catch the eye of the judges and win that coveted red certificate for a first place."
He is entering classes for sweet peas, pelargoniums, soft fruits and a display of five vegetables.
Mr Jones said: "It is encouraging a new generation of exhibitors and growers to compete and celebrate their work, with a big focus on education."
Euros Wyn, producer of Garddio a Mwy, said: "There will be something that will hopefully appeal to everyone in this special programme."
