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County show season 2025: join us for exclusive member events this summer
Join our CLA regional teams for a variety of exclusive hospitality events at county shows in 2025
Written by Rob Hackney. First published on 15 May 2025, and most recently revised on 21 May 2025.
Devon County Show - 15 May
We are delighted to return on the first day of Devon County Show with the popular CLA Breakfast. Click here for more:
Government ministers have been invited and we will confirm our speakers in due course. We will be joined by CLA Vice President Joe Evans.
Located in the Vice President's marquee for an 8am registration, Full English Breakfast will be served at 8.30am,10am finish.
The Welsh Spring Festival is a celebration of rural life with smallholding pursuits at its heart. Click here for more:
The weekend-long event is a showcase of the real diversity of the Welsh countryside and a fantastic day out for young families, garden enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in the great outdoors.
Members are encouraged to come over to the CLA Cymru pavilion for refreshments over the weekend to meet staff for advice or answer any queries.
Meet us over lunch in the Gepp Solicitors marquee. Click here for more:
We have once again teamed up with Gepp Solicitors in their marquee at the show to offer a lunchtime BBQ and ale, wine and soft drinks. The CLA will be with Gepp on their stand between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm.
Come and find us for advice, membership queries or just a chat. Click here for more:
NSA Welsh Sheep 2025 will offer a professional update and the latest industry information, as well as a chance for sheep farmers to get together. It will be set against a spectacular back drop in the Welsh Borders, just 15 minutes from Hay on Wye.
CLA Cymru will be in attendance at the event for the day - come and find us for advice, membership queries or just a chat.
A variety of events on the first and second day of the Suffolk Show. Click here for more:
A range of CLA hospitality is available in our marquee at the Suffolk Show. You can join us for breakfast, lunch and other social events across the two days and we would be delighted to welcome you.
This year, you can also book a session during the show with our CLA experts to discuss any topic relating to rural business or land management. Everything from tax and succession planning to tourism and Energy Performance Certificates.
The CLA South West team, joined by government ministers, host breakfasts during the event. Click here for more:
5 June - Day 1 breakfast
We’re kicking off the first day of the show with our political breakfast. Government ministers have been invited to speak. We will update you with confirmation of our speakers in due course so keep an eye out for updates in our South West enews.
The CLA and the Worshipful Company of Farmers are delighted to invite their members to this year’s Drinks Reception at the Royal Cornwall Show, held in the CLA marquee from 4:30pm.
We're delighted to return to the Royal Cornwall Show with the popular CLA Cornish Breakfast on Day 2. Speakers have been invited to form a panel discussion and we will confirm our speakers in due course.
The CLA South East team host a delicious breakfast, two-course lunch and drinks reception with guest speaker. Click here for more:
Breakfast
Join us for a colourful and insightful talk from Lloyd McNeill, Goodwood Estate's Managing Director, as we kick off the South of England Show 2025 in style.
Please join us for the return of our rural awards and drinks reception, celebrating the achievements of individuals, communities and businesses in rural Sussex. Three awards will be announced:
President's Cup (recipient nominated by Action in Rural Sussex)
Woodpecker trophy (nominated by the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, or FWAG)
Sussex Young Farmer of the Year (nominated by Sussex Young Farmers), awarded the CLA Rose Bowl.
CLA Director General Bella Murfin will also give a topical update on the organisation's recent work and future plans.
CLA Deputy President Gavin Lane and the CLA East team will be hosting a breakfast on the morning of this event. Click here for more:
Cereals is a leading technical event for the arable industry that aims to equip farmers with the latest knowledge, ideas and technology to help them embrace all of the challenges and opportunities which will arise in the coming years.
This year, the CLA will be hosting an informal breakfast briefing for members on the first day. From 8.45am – 9.45am you can enjoy free tea, coffee and breakfast rolls from the comfort of the Ceres Rural stand.
During this breakfast, Ceres Rural will chair a panel discussion with CLA Deputy President Gavin Lane and Cereals host Andrew Ward. This session will cover a range of key issues facing the agricultural industry. Representatives from Defra have also been invited to attend.
The CLA Midlands team will be hosting its popular Big Breakfast event with guest speaker Anthony Murphy. Click here for more:
Come and join us at this region's premier agricultural and countryside show.
The CLA Big Breakfast will be held in the Members’ Pavilion where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast from locally sourced produce.
We will be joined by guest speaker, Director and Co-Founder of The Beefy Boys Anthony Murphy, and CLA Vice President Joe Evans who will provide an update on CLA lobbying and how the Association is supporting members.
The CLA East team will be hosting a range of hospitality events over the course of the show. Click here for more:
Enjoy a range of CLA hospitality in our marquee at the Lincolnshire Show. You can join us for breakfast, lunch and other social events across the two days and we would be delighted to welcome you.
The CLA marquee at the Lincolnshire Show is supported by Rural Asset Finance and ODA UK Limited.
The CLA East team will be hosting a range of hospitality events over the course of the show. Click here for more:
The CLA is delighted to be back at the Royal Norfolk Show this year and you are invited to attend a range of events with us across the two days of this bustling agricultural show.
Our marquee, stand 321, is situated at the heart of the showground and you can join us for breakfast, lunch and other social events. This year our marquee sponsor is Rural Asset Finance, and join us at any of the following events:
Join us throughout the event, including a breakfast and exclusive talk from guest speaker Vicky Robinson on the second day. Click here for more:
The CLA will again be attending Groundswell on both days (stand DF E30) and will be hosting round table meetings, speakers and a breakfast.
On day one we're hosting a round table discussion on land sparing versus land sharing with Professor John Gilliland, followed by a fascinating talk from Lord Leicester and renowned conservationist and author Jake Fiennes.
From 7.30am – 8.45am on the second day, you can enjoy breakfast rolls and fresh tea and coffee. We will be joined by CLA President Victoria Vyvyan who will give a brief update and opportunity to ask any questions about policy. We will also be joined by farming and sustainability expert Vicky Robinson.
A variety of member activities available across this year's event. Click here for more:
The CLA North team will be out in full force at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show from 8 to 11 July. In addition, our special guests at this year’s show will be CLA Deputy President Gavin Lane, CLA Director of Policy and Advice, Judicaelle Hammond and CLA External Affairs Director, Jonathan Roberts.
As per previous shows, a cold buffet ploughman’s lunch for members and guests is available for purchase between 11.30am and 2pm every day. On the Wednesday, barbequed meat will be served for lunch.
Further updates on activities at this year’s show will be communicated via the CLA North’s enewsletter, as well as a dedicated show email which will be sent out in June.
CLA Cymru will host a variety of events at this show for members to enjoy. Click here for more:
The Royal Welsh Show is the spectacular of the agricultural calendar with a full agenda of events, announcements and discussions for members over the show. From politics to farming and business hubs, experts will advise members and offer conversation and educational opportunities at our CLA Cymru pavilion throughout the Royal Welsh Show.
The full timetable TBC - keep an eye out for further updates in the event page below.
The CLA team will host a drinks reception for members at the fair. Click here for more:
The CLA team welcome members to a drinks reception on the Rowles Fine Art stand from 1.30pm-2.30pm. Come and enjoy the beautiful artwork and sculptures of the stand.
A great day out for all of the family with CLA Cymru. Click here for more:
Displays, livestock, horses, trade stands, rural activities and much more to see at this year's Brecon Show.
CLA Cymru will be present for the day by the main ring with our staff on hand to tackle your queries and discuss your concerns - or just come and have a chat and a cup of tea!
Pose your questions to the CLA Cymru team at the Anglesey Show. Click here for more:
The two day Anglesey Show is a great event for all of the family - with horses, livestock, trade stands, food produce, fun fair & much more!
We will be at the show joined by Business and Professional members once again to provide advice to our members and their clients for both days - come along and speak to our advisors or just enjoy a drink.
CLA Cymru will be in attendance at the event to discuss a variety of member questions. Click here for more:
We will be at the show for the duration with our stand with CLA staff on hand to give advice, listen to your concerns, queries and provide a place to have a rest and a cup of tea.
Our annual reception will take place on day 1 of the show, time TBC.
Share your queries and concerns with CLA Cymru at this show. Click here for more:
Throughout the morning you can browse the stalls and trade stands, check out the livestock as they are prepared for exhibiting and watch the judging.
From 9:00am, the Main Ring is used for judging the Retraining of Racehorse Amateur Ridden Series Qualifier and the beautiful costumes of the Side Saddle classes and Show Jumping.
We will be there for the day next to the cattle lines with our advisors on hand to assist with any queries, concerns and membership or just come along for a sit down, cup of tea and a chat.
