Llanbister Show goes ahead on Bank Holiday Monday with lots of attractions for all the family

An out of this world Bank Holiday weekend is planned for the 2026 Llanbister Show, the first of the year’s local shows, as the theme this year is Outer Space!

The show itself takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25 with run-up events over the previous weekend.

They include a primary children’s disco on Friday, May 22, a car treasure hunt at 4pm on Saturday, May 23 starting in Llanbister and the speed shearing on Sunday, May 24 from 6pm at Cefn Bronllys.

Exciting new events on show day include Flyball Dog Agility demonstration and Revvi Bike children’s safe electric bike racing.

Llandrindod Silver Band make a welcome return with further musical entertainment from local singer Rhian Hughes, and of course there will be the traditional horse, show jumping, sheep and dog show followed by free fun dog agility sessions open to all.

Llanbister Show, taking place on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May), has introduced additional biosecurity measures for all classes in its Horse and Show Jumping events due to the current rise in Equine Influenza cases.

The Show Committee, following veterinary advice, will only allow horses and ponies that are fully vaccinated against Equine Influenza onto the showground, and which have not attended other competitions or been taken to other yards/premises in the seven days prior to the Show. Passports and vaccination records will be checked on arrival (or can be pre-checked in advance), and competitors are asked not to unload until they have booked in and passports have been inspected. You are asked not to attend if your horse/pony is unwell or showing flu-like signs.

For information or to pre-submit passport/vaccination photos for advance checking, email [email protected]). Full details can be found on the Llanbister Show Facebook page. The committee thanks competitors for their cooperation as it works to ensure a fun and safe day for all.

The pig show is expecting a full house of several families of sows with litters so can’t accept any more entries!

The small animal show is now called ‘Fur and Friends’ because again, unfortunately, owing to avian flu precautions no birds are allowed.

There won’t be a vintage vehicles and machinery display this year owing to organisational difficulties and coincidence with larger, similar events.

Llandrindod Town Crier Jan Swindale, despite getting a soaking in last year’s untimely rain, is happily coming back to make announcements the old fashioned way!

Regular activities and competitions include crafts, produce, cookery, art and photography (all ages) and children’s creative.

The overall theme for art, crafts and photography is ‘Outer Space’ and entries are welcome from the wider area, not just Llanbister (see conditions).

There is also a special new competition with prizes to design and make simple cloth bunting to brighten up the showground - full details and instructions on Facebook.

There will of course be the essential tea tent, popular raffle, a bar, ice cream, bouncy castles, an outdoor play area for small children, games and stalls by a variety of local organisations and craftspeople for which booking is still available (open ground space only).

The full printed programme is now available and can be picked up free from various locations thanks to the ongoing generosity of local advertisers, requested via email to [email protected] or by phone to the Secretary on 07598 101713.

It is also reproduced on the Llanbister Show Facebook page.