Welsh Dairy Show
One day event showcasing dairy animals from across Wales and the borders. In its 29th year, the show features small and large businesses promoting all aspects of the Welsh dairy industry.
33
days to go
24th October 2017
08:00 - 17:00
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Find out ticket information, the show timetable and everything else a visitor needs to know
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This year’s Welsh Dairy Show takes place on the 24th October 2017 at the United Counties Showground.
Welsh Dairy Show 2017
President:
Mr Brian Jones MBE, FRAgS – Castell Howell Foods, Carmarthen
Chairman & Chief Steward:
Mr Lynn S Davies FRAgS, Pentremeurig Farm, Carmarthen
Vice Chairman:
Mr Colin Evans, Gwarwennallt, Bancyfelin
Deputy Chief Steward
Mr Robert Evans, Esgairnewydd, Newcastle Emlyn
Treasurer
Mr Ron Davies
Secretary
Ms Mair James,
Visitor Information
Ticket Information
Tickets available on the gate.
Standard tickets: £12
Under 15s: Free
Special rates for coach parties available – contact us for more details
Timetable of Events
Download the latest schedule of events:
First Aid
St Johns’ Ambulance will providing first aid for the event. In the event of first aid being required, they can be found by the Exhibition Hall. Alternatively, contact the commentary box.
See more information about visiting United Counties Showground.
Exhibitor
Information for those looking to exhibit at the Welsh Dairy Show 2017
Entry Fees
Please download the entry form for Cattle below:
Please download the entry form for Calfs below:
Trade Stands
Attend the Welsh Dairy Show as a trader is a great opportunity to sell to thousands of visitors from across Wales.
To reserve your pitch, just download and complete our trade stand booking form.
Space is strictly limited and the closing date for applications is 29th September 2017.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you’d like to sponsor the Welsh Diary Show, we have a range of packages that we can tailor to your needs.
Contact us for more details
News
Tweet from united_counties 15th September 2017 - There’s just a few hours left to enter our fantastic competition to win money and a year’s supply of https://t.co/UGGDny4mQh
Tweet from united_counties 7th September 2017 - Do you have a craft / jewellery or clothes stall? Fancy having a stand at next month’s #WelshDairyShow17 ? Tel: 012… https://t.co/a8iTmV6GKN
Tweet from united_counties 6th September 2017 - Would you like to win a year’s supply of & £50? Get your primary school or your child to enter our pos… https://t.co/x5oo7Qx064
Tweet from united_counties 18th July 2017 - It’s the last week of term – Please spread the word amongst primary schools to enter this competition INFO… https://t.co/A5N59wdqQa
Tweet from united_counties 7th July 2017 - Looking forward to hosting the Truck Show on the showground this weekend. More info on our events here: https://t.co/Ltt7mgSzqn
Llangadog Primary School pupils learn how Carmarthenshire Cheese and Cowpots Ice-cream are made 19th June 2017 - Lucky school pupils from Ysgol Gynradd Llangadog, in Carmarthenshire, learnt how the Carmarthenshire Cheese Company make their different varieties of cheese during a visit to Cowpots restaurant in Whitland earlier this week, where they were also shown how cheese is a vital ingredient in Cowpots’ pizzas and how Cowpots’ ice-cream is made on site. The …
Enter our amazing Art Competition 1st June 2017 - How would you illustrate the versatility of milk? That is what organisers of the Welsh Dairy Show want primary school pupils throughout Wales to do in an exciting new Poster Competition being launched today on World Milk Day. Primary school pupils throughout Wales are being asked to draw a colourful picture on A4, which illustrates …
Dairy Show Competition Winners Learn How Local Hafod Cheese Is Made 24th May 2017 - Lucky school pupils from Ysgol Gynradd Cwrtnewydd, Llanybydder, Ceredigion, were shown how Hafod Cheese is made during their visit to Holden Farm Dairy at Bwlchwernen Fawr Farm last week. The trip was the school’s prize after one of its pupils, Megan Davies, aged 8, won the Welsh Dairy Show’s ‘Story of Milk’ poster competition. The …Tweet from united_counties 6th February 2017 - #WelshDairyShow is going to tell the #StoryofMilk to Welsh schools this summer . Would you help with that?
Tweet from united_counties 18th January 2017 - Trade Stand Application Forms for the #WelshDairyShow17 are available now online: https://t.co/M4S7PZFq3j Book Your… https://t.co/4wpcynBUmF
Tweet from united_counties 1st November 2016 - Great coverage of the #WelshDairyShow16 on last night. Didn’t see it? Watch it again here:… https://t.co/kTqH3DlZHq
Tweet from united_counties 27th October 2016 - ….and here are your winners as sponsored by HSBC Bank https://t.co/XpOLNuMxLm
Special Classes – Welsh Dairy Show 2016 27th October 2016 - SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER Winner: Wilson Reserve: Future Dreams HOME-BRED HEIFER Winner: Wilson Reserve: Future Dreams INTER-BRED GROUP OF THREE 1st Jersey Glanmor 2nd Holstein Wilson 3rd Ayrshire THE HSBC AGRICULTURAL INTER-BRED PRODUCTION INSPECTION CLASS 1st M & S Williams, Elite WR Lovely 2nd AH Wilson, Loford Goldwyn Marci COW PROGENY CLASS …Brown Swiss Section Results – Welsh Dairy Show 2016 25th October 2016 - Heifer in Calf (Sponsored by HSBC) 1st M & S Williams, Elite Vivid Lovely 2nd M & S Williams, Elite Gelncore Liz Pl 3rd A & C Davies, Quarry Golden Boy Sian Heifer in Milk (Sponsored by Wynnstay) 1st Richard & Bethan Thomas, Moorcourt Manchester Agatha 2nd M & S Williams, Elite Zaster Lovely …
Ayrshire Section Results – Welsh Dairy Show 2016 25th October 2016 - Heifer in Milk (Sponsored by GENUS PLC) 1st G R Thomas, Gwynnog Maker Punch 2nd Willhome Ayershire, Sandyford Reality Punch Champion exhibitor bred Heifer in class 1st G R Thomas, Gwynnog Maker Punch Champion Heifer in Milk or in Calf (Sponsored by GLANBIA) 1st G R Thomas, Gwynnog Maker Punch Home Bred …
Jersey Section Results – Welsh Dairy Show 2016 25th October 2016 - Heifer in Calf 1st Glanmor Jerseys, Potterswalls Rum Belle 2nd M & S Williams, Elite Baba Jean 3rd R & Ff Jones, Salfach Koop Misty Heifer in Milk (Sponsored by GENUS PLC) 1st Future Dreams Partnership, Future Dreams Tequila’s Veronica 2 2nd A H Wilson & Son, Bluegrass Colton Lady Sunshine 3rd R & …
Dairy Shorthorn & Guernsey Section Results- Welsh Dairy Show 2016 25th October 2016 - Class 19 Heifer in Calf (sponsored by HSBC) 1st S V B & E A Thomas, Driscoll Belladonna 2nd Mike & Caroline Moody, Latifa Andante Mary Champion exhibitor bred Heifer in class 1st S V B & E A Thomas, Driscoll Belladonna Supreme Champion Heifer Winner: A H Wilson & Son, Tregibby Windbrook Pledge …
Holstein Section Results – Welsh Dairy Show 2016 25th October 2016 - Heifer in Calf 1st E M & E & Iwan Morgan, Erie Brady Irene 2nd A H Wilson & Son, Maple Rose Mincio Lustre 3rd S P & S R Davies & Sons, Castellhyfryd Sammy Rosina Heifer in Milk born before 1st April 2014 (Sponsored by GENUS) 1st S P & S R Davies …
Tweet from united_counties 25th October 2016 - Winner Handler 17-21yrs!! Ifan Wilson!! https://t.co/iGat3oiwFt
Tweet from united_counties 25th October 2016 - Watch on #Periscope: Welsh dairy Show 2016 https://t.co/WOe7kF2hXK
Tweet from united_counties 25th October 2016 - Watch on #Periscope: Welsh dairy Show 2016 https://t.co/OE21gATBTL
Tweet from united_counties 25th October 2016 - So who is on their way to the #WelshDairyShow16 right now? It starts in half an hour. Tickets are available on the… https://t.co/K1OXIJxeGH
Tweet from united_counties 24th October 2016 - Look forward to seeing you at the #WelshDairyShow16 tomorrow aswell. https://t.co/dCMecSzs1M Tweet from united_counties 24th October 2016 - Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at #WelshDairyShow16 https://t.co/RWIyCPDWcG Tweet from united_counties 24th October 2016 - Looking forward to seeing at #WelshDairyShow16 https://t.co/gc0be0q0ba Tweet from united_counties 24th October 2016 - Beautiful new cup at the year’s #WelshDairyShow16 for the Supreme Heffer Champion presented on behalf of the late B… https://t.co/FRVAt3uKBI Tweet from united_counties 24th October 2016 - Judging at the #WelshDairyShow16 tomorrow will start at 8.30am – make sure you’re there bright and early to avoid missing out. Tweet from united_counties 24th October 2016 - Getting the final bits ready for the #WelshDairyShow16 tomorrow. Who’ll be going home with these? https://t.co/4xu95uijFC Tweet from united_counties 22nd October 2016 - #halfterm have a go at milking a cow and making butter!! https://t.co/M4S7PZFq3j https://t.co/VQ31GPJK0p Tweet from united_counties 21st October 2016 - Amazing #kidseducational #halfterm event next Tuesday #welshdairyshow16 https://t.co/49vsXTZAJM Tweet from united_counties 21st October 2016 - Sneak peek for Tuesday’s show. It’s looking amazing!!!! #welshdairyshow16 https://t.co/qzEE861Bi1 Tweet from united_counties 20th October 2016 - The marquees are up and ready for the #WelshDairyShow16 next Tuesday, 25 October 2016 https://t.co/p93bb9ApQ8 Tweet from united_counties 20th October 2016 - Did you know that the #WelshDairyShow16 is a one day event this year starting at 8am? See you there… Tweet from united_counties 20th October 2016 - Diolch yn Fawr / thanks for putting an article in this week about our #WelshDairyShow16 art competitio… https://t.co/O22XZBDTl0 Tweet from united_counties 19th October 2016 - Fancy taking the children somewhere different this half-term? How about the #WelshDairyShow16. Entry is free for un… https://t.co/PJVdUAySqG Tweet from united_counties 19th October 2016 - Have you got your tickets yet? The countdown is on. Less than a week to go to #WelshDairyShow16 https://t.co/HEXsMsIe0T Come and have fun learning about milk 18th October 2016 - Wondering what to do with the children this Half Term? Why not visit the Welsh Dairy Show on Tuesday 25th October. For the first time in the show's history there'll be an area especially for our younger visitors. Children will be encouraged to have a go at making butter and they can milk a cow … Tweet from united_counties 18th October 2016 - Hello Twitter! All the preparations for the #WelshDairyShow2016 are coming together, and thought it was time we got tweeting!
Amazing ‘Story of Milk’ Illustrations win Welsh Dairy Show Art Competition 14th October 2016 - Three young budding artists, all under the age of 10, have been chosen as the winners of the Welsh Dairy Show’s ‘Story of Milk’ art competition for their informative and colourful illustrations of how milk travels from the farm to the fridge. The Welsh Dairy Show recently teamed up with the Carmarthenshire Cheese Company, Elanco, …
Nominate your Stockperson of the Year 23rd September 2016 - Time is running out to enter this year’s NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson Award, which recognises dedicated, committed and enthusiastic dairy stock managers. The ‘Welsh Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award’, is now in its fifth year and is looking for applications from those involved in the management of dairy cattle who are …
Tell the story of milk with our great competition 12th September 2016 - The Welsh Dairy Show has teamed up with Elanco and the Carmarthenshire Cheese Company to offer Carmarthenshire schools the opportunity to win £75 for your school, a trip for the winning pupil’s class to Carmarthenshire Cheese Company’s Visitor Centre, in Nantyci and tickets for the winner’s family to come along to the Welsh Dairy Show …Thanks to this years Sponsors...
Visiting The Showground
Directions
From the East:
As you enter Carmarthen follow the signs for the A40 St Clears. The Showground is about 1 mile west of Carmarthen on the dual carriageway.
From the North:
Travel on the A40 into Carmarthen and follow signs to St Clears as above.
From the West:
Take the A40 from St Clears towards Carmarthen and follow Showground signs on dual carriageway just before you reach Carmarthen.
Visitor Information
From baby changing to parking, including a map of the venue – find out all you need to know about visiting the United Counties Showground.