| Royal Welsh
Royal Welsh Show 2017
Plans for the pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar, the Royal Welsh Show, are well underway. The four-day
spectacle will be held on 24- 27 July at the showground in Llanelwedd.
very year, the
livestock classes
attract over 7,000
entries from far
and wide
promising a
popular and exciting four-day’s of
competitions.
In addition to the fantastic
livestock, the great shopping and
the free parking, the show
provides something to interest
everyone through its wide range of
activities including forestry,
horticulture, crafts, countryside
sports, food and drink and a 12-
hour programme each day of
exciting entertainment, attractions
and displays.
The big attractions in the main
ring this year will be the incredible
Lorenzo International Horse
Display. Known as the ‘The Flying
Frenchman’, Lorenzo’s
performances are truly unique.
Watch in amazement as he is able
to skilfully and single-handedly
take four pairs of horses – one
behind the other – over a set of
jumps at full gallop, whilst
standing on their backs!
You will also be able to see the
exciting and energetic display from
the Kangaroo Kid. This extreme
stunt show performed on quad
bikes thrills the audience with
daring tricks, amazing wheelies
and spectacular jumps. Using a
radio microphone in his helmet,
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spectators are treated to a witty
running commentary throughout
the display with plenty of
opportunities to get involved with
this unique and impressive
demonstration of skill and plucky
stunts.
Joining us for the first time will
be the amazing RAF HAWKS
Parachute Display Team. All taking
time out of their busy active duties
in the RAF, the team will be flying
from Swansea to jump into the
main ring on the first three days of
the show. Once landed, you will be
welcomed into the ring to meet the
team and discuss their display and
roles in the RAF.
Returning to entertain the
crowds will be the spectacular
Black Mountains Falconry, Tristar
Carriage Driving, Merion Owen
and the Quack Pack, Inter Hunt
Relay, trotting competitions and
much more.
Visitors to the show will once
again be able to make full use of
the Royal Welsh Show App which
will include a full timetable of
events, competiti ons, results,
information on local traffic and
weather. The App will be available
to download free from the iTunes
Store and Google Play in July.
Reduced price early-bird e-
tickets are available online now.
For more information visit
www.rwas.wales
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