Monmouthshire Show

03/09/2024

30/08/2024

Wifi is often tricky, and costly, to install in a green field site. We truly appreciate the support of Countryside Connections, who help ensure that our traders can take card payments without difficulty.

Countryside Connections are rural connectivity specialists, installing Ultrafast fibre broadband to the premises (FTTP), superfast 4G and 5G wireless networks, Starlink high-speed internet via low orbit satellite, and ultrafast cable-free line-of-site connections.

25/08/2024

Next up, a big Thank You to Saranne and Pippa at C3 Communications for providing much-needed comms support. Saranne and Pippa were instrumental in ensuring articles were published by the local press in the run up to the Show. They also managed our social media presence in the run up to the Show and on the day, sharing important information and providing updates.

The Show Committee are truly grateful for their support.

C3 Communications enables the successful deployment of major, complex infrastructure projects by working in partnership with our clients to provide top quality communications and consultation advice

25/08/2024

As we reflect back to this time last week, to a glorious day with blue skies, a packed Showground and fantastic atmosphere, there are a few important 'thank you's that we need to make.

The first is to our Main Sponsor, Monnow Marquees.

Monnow Marquees don't just provide top quality marquees, they work tirelessly in support of the Show and can turn their hand to anything, even helping to sort electrical issues on the day!

The Show Society are indebted to all at Monnow Marquees for their continued support.

Monnow Marquees of Monmouthshire provide marquee hire for weddings, special events, corporate events, county shows and special parties in Monmouthshire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire; South Wales and South West England

21/08/2024

We're super grateful to Emma for providing her brilliant photography skills on Sunday.

If you want to take a look at the images, please click on the link and visit Emma's website where you can purchase your favourites 🤩

20/08/2024

19/08/2024

As we reflect on yesterday’s Show, we realised it wasn’t just the humans who had a good time… 🥰

18/08/2024

And that’s a wrap! We’ll sleep well tonight!

Thanks to all the sponsors, traders, animal handlers, singers and bands, volunteers and visitors for a spectacular day in the sunshine ☀️

Here’s just some of the highlights of the day, thanks to Emma Drabble…

18/08/2024

Show Chairman Michael Herbert out and about around the field meeting and chatting to visitors.

If you spot him, make sure you take a moment to admire his beautiful shoelaces - VERY colour coordinated 🤩

18/08/2024

Judging is underway in the Home and Garden tent - it’s very tense 😬

There’s a lot of talent on display from across Monmouthshire here 🤩

The marquee will be open to all shortly…

18/08/2024

In the livestock area there’s a whole programme of activity through the day…

Why not come along and meet the animals… 🤩

18/08/2024

It’s a beautiful morning for a country show… 🤩😎❤️

Will we see you in the field today??

16/08/2024

Well we had a glorious start to the day here on the Showground. As the sun broke through the early morning fog, traders started to arrive on site and it really felt as though the Showground was coming alive.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 18th August. Discounted tickets are on sale until tomorrow (Saturday) at midnight. www.monmouthshow.co.uk

As one of our traders is very good at pointing out, it is always a good idea to bring a bit of cash with you :-)

The Show opens to the public at 9am.

16/08/2024

Will we see you at the Monmouthshire Show this weekend?

There's so much going on in the field this year...
• Main Ring activities include The Scurry, Pony Club Mounted Games, Tug of War, Falcon Displays, Vintage Parade and the Equestrian Team Relay
• A fantastic full day of live music on the Main Stage - the line up includes Acoustic Roots, Borderlines, Drift, Owen Black, Rock Choir and Two Gals and a Guy
• Delicious food and drink on sale from a number of local producers
• Elsewhere on the Showground there will be a variety of other events including a mini pony show, fun dog show, kids circus skills, agri-hub displays, laser clays

There really will be something for everyone! All we need to guarantee now is the weather...!

16/08/2024

🤩PLAN YOUR VISIT TODAY!🤩
* The Showground is open to the public from 9am to 6pm
* You can buy advance discount tickets up to 11.59pm on Saturday night! This is the most cost effective way of enjoying the Show
* You can buy tickets on the gate with card or cash - we do have wifi across the Showground but please bring some cash if you can, just in case!
* A shuttle bus will run from Monmouth to the Showground at regular intervals throughout the day
* There's plenty of free parking at the Showground
* You can hire a mobility scooter - this is best done in advance via the website - www.eventmobility.org.uk
* Dogs are welcome and there will be drinking water for dogs available near the Shed
* Why not enter your furry friend in the Fun Dog Show or have-a-go Scurry Dog challenges?
* Dogs must not be left in cars
* The weather is looking fine for Sunday - please bring hats, sun cream and refillable water bottles - drinking water will be available near the top end of the Shed

15/08/2024

EDIT: The first bus at 9am will now pick up at AGINCOURT SQUARE first then down to the Bus Station soon after :-)

🚌SHUTTLE BUS 🚌

On Show day (Sunday 18th August in case you've forgotten😉), the FREE shuttle buses will run all day starting from 9am at the Bus Station in town. The very last bus will leave the Showground at 6pm sharp.

The buses will be picking up approximately every half hour from 9am.

The route will be Bus Station - Showground - Agincourt Square - Bus Station, etc.

The weather has been a bit dreary today but the forecast is bright 😎.

DON'T Forget that advance discount tickets are available until 11:59pm this Saturday. www.monmouthshow.co.uk

The Showground is looking amazing and we can't wait to see you!

14/08/2024

We’re very grateful for each and every one of our sponsors and traders, without them it wouldn’t be possible to stage the Show each year.

Alan Powell, a director of Monnow Marquees Ltd, a family business involving his brother John, wife, Vicky and daughter Sarah, has been involved in many different ways over the last 25 years. His company has been a long time sponsor and supporter of the Show and Alan is also an integral member of the management committee, fulfilling the important role of Showground Director.

Have you been in the area all your life?
I’ve been in Monmouth for more than 25 years, moving here in 1998 from Ross on Wye so not far.

What's your first recollection of the show?
My family is part of the farming community in the area so we’ve been going to the Show for as long as I can remember. Some of my favourite memories of the Show are when I was about ten years old with my father when we won first prize with a cow we entered in the British Friesian livestock showing classes. That would have been in the early 1970’s. More recently winning the prize for the best medium sized trade stand for 6 years running with Washrite and then Monnow Marquees.

When did Monnow Marquees first get involved?
We had our first trade stand at the Show in 1998 for our previous company, Washrite. We set up Monnow Marquees in 2003 and have been taking part in the Show since then, becoming a major sponsor in 2018

What's your role on the committee?
I’m the Showground Director, which means I have responsibility for advising on the layout of the Show and making sure the fields are ready and safe for the people coming along to the Showground. I get called on during the year to help out with jobs that need some machinery and more than a couple of the committee to cope with. Latterly, with the help of my brother John, this has involved taking an old caravan to be scrapped, mowing and helping re-order our storage facility to make accessing necessary equipment easier for the upcoming show. I believe, the more you put into something the more you get back from it.

Why did you decide to sponsor the show?
Farming is a big part of our community and I think it’s really important to support the Show to make sure that we keep the links between agriculture and the wider community. Sponsoring the Show and providing the marquees on the day itself is my way of contributing to the ongoing success of this important annual event.

It's been a difficult time for the Show, especially through the pandemic, what's the best thing about seeing it return to its place in the calendar?
I think that traditions are important so I’m really pleased to see the Show return to its spot in the annual calendar. August wouldn’t be the same without the Show!

What's the biggest challenge about being part of the committee?
It takes a lot of time and effort to put the Show on each year and, like many of the other committee members, summer is a very busy time for me. So my main challenge is finding the time needed to do all the things I need to do.

What are you most looking forward to this year?
It was brilliant to get the Show back up and running last year and we were pleased with how the community came out to support it. I’m looking forward to this year’s Show being bigger and better, seeing more people come through the gates and making sure we can continue for many years to come.

13/08/2024

🤩PLAN YOUR VISIT TODAY!🤩

* The Showground is open to the public from 9am to 6pm
* You can buy advance discount tickets up to 11.59pm on Saturday night! This is the most cost effective way of enjoying the Show
* You can buy tickets on the gate with card or cash - we do have wifi across the Showground but please bring some cash if you can, just in case!
* A shuttle bus will run from Monmouth to the Showground at regular intervals throughout the day
* There's plenty of free parking at the Showground
* You can hire a mobility scooter - this is best done in advance via the website - www.eventmobility.org.uk
* Dogs are welcome and there will be drinking water for dogs available near the Shed
* Why not enter your furry friend in the Fun Dog Show or have-a-go Scurry Dog challenges?
* Dogs must not be left in cars
* The weather is currently looking fine for the weekend - please bring hats, suncream and refillable water bottles - drinking water will be available near the top end of the Shed

12/08/2024

🎤LIVE MUSIC KLAXON #5🎤

Another brilliant band in the field this year, performing live at the Show, is The Drift 🤩

We're looking forward to hearing from them and all the other artists who will be joining us in the field on Sunday. Make sure you make it to the live music stage as part of your visit!

11/08/2024

1 WEEK TO GO!

With just one week to go, marquees are going up on our stunning Showground. This truly is an amazing part of the world.

We'd like to give a huge shout out to our Main Sponsors, Monnow Marquees, for all their support and hard work in the run up to Show day.

11/08/2024

🎤LIVE MUSIC KLAXON #3🎤

Another brilliant addition to our line up of live music at the Show will be Two Gals and a Guy, bringing a little vintage swing to the field 🤩

The live music stage will be running throughout the day from 11am - there'll be something for everyone...

11/08/2024

🤩ONE WEEK TO GO!🤩

Brilliant to see the Showground coming to life, ready for the big day next Sunday!

The marquees are up and work continues throughout the week…

Will we see you next weekend? Advance tickets can be bought via the website - www.MonmouthShow.co.uk/tickets

11/08/2024

1 WEEK TO GO!

Dogs are welcome at the Show and we have some really fun have a go activities for you and your dog.

Scurry Dog are putting on retrieval and obedience challenges, no previous experience necessary.

Plus we have our Fun Dog Show, sponsored by Oscar Pet Food, which is free to enter and open to dogs of all breeds and ages.

Advance discount tickets for the Show will remain on sale until 11:59pm on Saturday 17th August at www.monmouthshow.co.uk.

05/08/2024

🎤LIVE MUSIC KLAXON #3🎤

Also joining us on the stage at the Monmouthshire Show in less than two weeks' time are Borderlines.

Their set will be made up of popular covers, with a party vibe, guaranteed to get toes tapping! With music through the decades, there'll be something for everyone 🤩

04/08/2024

🎤LIVE MUSIC KLAXON #2🎤

We're delighted to welcome Acoustic Roots to the Monmouthshire Show this year.

Looking forward to them taking to the stage with their twists on acoustic versions of popular songs 🤩

04/08/2024

🎤LIVE MUSIC KLAXON #2🎤

We're delighted to welcome Acoustic Roots to the Monmouthshire Show this year, bringing popular songs to the audience with a unique acoustic twist.

Can't wait for them to take to the stage in the field on 18 August 🤩

03/08/2024

🎤LIVE MUSIC KLAXON!🎤

We're delighted to be welcoming back Rock Choir to our live music stage this year.

Lots of popular songs from different decades - guaranteed to get your toes tapping and maybe even your hands clapping 🤩

28/07/2024

The Mini Pony Show at Monmouthshire Show
Sunday 18th August

The Mini Pony Show is back by very popular demand. With beautiful vintage inspired costumes, lively commentary, up-beat soundtracks and a plethora of razzle dazzle, The Mini Pony Show is an equestrian attraction like you’ve never seen before!

To get your advance discount tickets, go to www.monmouthshow.co.uk

26/07/2024

Young Handlers Sheep Class at this year's Show 👀

See poster below for more info.

Advance discount tickets to the Show available at www.monmouthshow.co.uk

25/07/2024

In the Main Ring at this year's Show

This year we have a full line up in the Main Ring. Starting from 9.45am you can watch The Scurry, Pony Club Mounted Games, Falconry Displays, Dog and Duck Displays, Vintage Parade, Tug of War and more!

Advance discount tickets are available to buy now online at www.monmouthshow.co.uk