Hosted by the Natal Rabbit Club, this much-loved favourite returns to the 2026 Royal Show from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 October, bringing together an impressive exhibition of rabbits and giving visitors the chance to see a wonderful variety of breeds up close.

The 2026 Royal Veld Heifer Competition will take place on Friday 9 October 2026 in the Hollard Arena at the Royal Agricultural Show’s new Tweedie Showgrounds. This year’s competition is focused on feminine, fertile, grass-fed heifers — practical females brought directly from the veld, judged for the qualities that matter in real breeding herds.

The Royal Agricultural Society of Natal is pleased to announce that the Dormer National Championship will be held at the 2026 Royal Agricultural Show, at the Society’s new Tweedie Hall venue in the KZN Midlands.

This Sunday, Tweedie Hall in Howick will host the KZN Youth Show as part of the R.A.S. Heritage Events programme. For visitors, parents and members of the public, it offers a valuable opportunity to see young people developing real agricultural, animal-handling and presentation skills in a supportive show environment.

The October Royal Agricultural Show will place a strong spotlight on South Africa’s sheep and goat breeders, with a focused small stock programme that brings together breed competition, fat stock excellence, interbreed Gold Cup honours and the prestigious Royal Carcass Competition and Auction.

The Honey & Crafts Festival takes place at Tweedie Hall, Howick, on 16 June 2026, from 9am to 4pm, as part of the first group of R.A.S. Heritage Events. Hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society, the festival brings together local honey, crafts, food, refreshments, music and family-friendly activities in a warm winter setting.

The KZN Youth Show takes place at Tweedie Hall, Howick, on 31 May 2026 as part of the first group of R.A.S. Heritage Events. Hosted by the KZN Youth Show and supported by the Royal Agricultural Society, the event celebrates young people who are developing practical skills, confidence and knowledge across a range of agricultural and show-related disciplines.

The Jerry Higham Rabbit Show takes place at Tweedie Hall, Howick, from 29–31 May 2026, as part of the first group of R.A.S. Heritage Events. Hosted by the Natal Rabbit Club and supported by the Royal Agricultural Society, the event recognises the knowledge, care and commitment involved in rabbit showing.

The Royal Poultry Show takes place at Tweedie Hall, Howick, from 29–31 May 2026, as one of the first events presented under the new R.A.S. Heritage Events banner. Hosted by the Natal and Coast Poultry Club and supported by the Royal Agricultural Society, the event celebrates the skill, dedication and careful breeding work of poultry exhibitors.

The Royal Agricultural Society has introduced R.A.S. Heritage Events, a growing programme of standalone events designed to celebrate agricultural, youth, craft and community traditions beyond the annual Royal Show.

Over the past 175 years, the Royal Agricultural Society has called five different showgrounds home.

The Royal Agricultural Society is delighted to announce the return of the prestigious Royal Fat Stock Show and Royal Carcass Competition as part of the 175th anniversary Royal Show, taking place at Tweedie Hall from 7–11 October 2026.

The Royal Agricultural Society of Natal has confirmed that the 175th anniversary Royal Show will take place from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 October 2026 at its new home, Tweedie Hall in Howick.

Meet Nadine Diaz, our Exhibitions Co-ordinator and the driving force behind standout displays at the Royal Agricultural Show.

Entries are officially open for the 42nd KZN Youth Show, to be held from 30-31 May with the support of the Royal Agricultural Society at Tweedie Hall.

The Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) has taken a considered decision to reschedule the 2026 Royal Agricultural Show to October, in response to ongoing national foot and mouth disease (FMD) management and livestock movement uncertainty.

Plans are underway for a striking new feature at the Royal Agricultural Show: the Royal Pavilion — a curated exhibition environment designed to showcase premium South African agricultural products, innovation and craftsmanship.

On Wednesday 21 January, the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) officially opened the doors to Tweedie Hall, its fourth home in 175 years.

On a bright, sunny December 16, the Royal Agricultural Society opened its beautiful new home at the historic Tweedie Hall in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands with a warm public welcome to the Royal Tea Garden.

Following a stellar performance in Saturday’s on-the-hoof judging at the Royal Fat Stock Show at Lions River Sale Yard, Mich Turner’s Wanstead Dormers continued to excel in the Champion Lamb Group and Super Lamb classes at the 2025 Royal Carcass Competition.