It’s Royal Welsh Week, when thousands flock to Builth Wells for the biggest celebration of agriculture in the Welsh calendar - but this year the showground will be empty.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, events and shows across the world have been cancelled and gone digital, the Royal Welsh Show is no different.
The Royal Welsh showcases the cream of Welsh livestock and the high quality food and drink produced in Wales, and encompasses the wider spectrum of farming and rural life. Activities range from forestry and horticulture, to crafts and countryside sports, and a 12-hour programme of entertainment is laid on for the four days of the event.
This is not the first time the show has been cancelled. According to the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, the show was cancelled during both world wars, in 1948 due to petrol rationing and most recently, in 2001 due to the Foot and Mouth outbreak.
Last year, they held the 100th show.
However the show will go this year - only in digital format.
The digital show will go ahead from today (Monday 20 July) to Thursday, 23 July, with livestreams, demonstrations and pre-recorded content being available from 8am to 8pm.
With such a wide range of shows on display at this year’s digital show, many will, for the first time be able to take advantage of sitting back in the comfort of their own home and watching events they would usually not have the time to normally see.
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society said: “We are extremely excited to be launching our first digital show and look forward to many thousands tuning in with us next week to enjoy all that is great about the agricultural sector and the rural way of life.
"Our line-up that is available to view at https://royalwelsh.digital/join-us/ and covers a broad range of topics, from livestock, horse performances, political discussions to daredevil acts in the main ring.
"If you like what you see on our digital show timetable, then sign up! We have had large numbers registering for events, so make sure you don’t miss out."