Llanilar Agricultural Show

The Llanilar Show is held on the second Saturday of August each year and attracts entries for field, produce, arts and crafts from around the county. Though the Show is primarily an agricultural and horticultural event there is an increasingly popular dog show competition which attracts a growing number of the public, as well as a show jumping competition.

Message from the President

Just a few weeks before last year’s Show we were all mourning the loss of Hugh Tudor. The schedule had been written long before his passing, so it is right to pay tribute to Hugh now. He was one of life’s great characters and a true leader of our local community. His knowledge of farming, rural matters and incredible list of contacts made him an invaluable member of the Show Committee; no one worked harder to make the Show a success. The greatest loss was of course for Ann, Sara, Lowri and all of Hugh’s family.

There’s no doubt Hugh will be looking down on us today, a word or two of advice ready, but also the twinkle in his eyes and the fun in his heart that we all came to love so much. He had that wonderful gift of never taking anything too seriously, especially himself!

An important anniversary this year; Castle Hill is 250 years old having been built in 1775. The Llanilar Show has been going on for about half of that time. Following some extensive renovation a couple of years ago, the “old lady” seems to be happy! Perhaps that’s also due to the arrival of Edward, Peter and Meg’s first child on New Year’s Eve 2024.

The latest threat to farming is the Family Farm Tax, and it is huge. But events come and go, whilst good things endure. Things like Sioe Llanilar.

Have a wonderful day!

Patrick Loxdale

Message from the Chairman

It is a pleasure to welcome you once again to Llanilar Show. Last year we had a very successful show with favorable weather and keen competition. It was also a great honour to have welcomed and hosted the National Show of the North Country Cheviots Association. Despite this there was a dark cloud over the show after we suddenly lost one of the stalwarts of the Show’s committee, namely Hugh Tudor, Tynberllan.

Our guest of honour this year is Mrs Nellie Davies, Ffosbompren. The Ffosbompren family (Ceffylau Ilar Stud) have been involved with the Show for many years, through competing and lending their support. Mrs Davies is certainly fully deserving of this honour.

This is my second year as Chairman of the Show and I am extremely fortunate and grateful to collaborate with dedicated and enthusiastic show officers and committee members who work diligently to ensure a successful show each year.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the stewards, judges, collectors and everyone who helps, for their tireless work and willingness to give of their time to support the Show.

I wish the 2025 Show every success and look forward at seeing you all here on Castle Hill fields in Llanilar in August.

Meirion Davies