The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, usually called the Royal Cornwall Show, is an
agricultural show organised by the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at
Wadebridge in north
Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The showground is on the south side of the
A39 main road and between the hamlets of
St Breock and Whitecross.[1] Members of the
Royal family often attend at the Show, including
Prince Charles who is a supporter of the farming community.
Princess Alexandra attended the 2009 show. The show lasts for three days and attracts approximately 120,000 visitors annually.
History
The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association was founded in 1793, and has been known by that name since 1858.
Business
Businesses with links to agriculture have trade stands at the show, using the opportunity to attract new business as well as to network with current customers.
Social event
The show is attended by people who live in farming communities in
Cornwall.
Events include:
Judging of cattle, sheep, horses, goats and various other domestic animals
The show was held at
Truro between 1827 and 1857, and from then on the venue changed every year until 1960, when the showground at Wadebridge became its permanent home. No show was held from 1915 to 1918, 1940 to 1945 nor 2020.[2]