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.

Justin Fyvie of Five Star Santa Gertrudis was awarded the 2025 Royal Show Super Ox Champion Carcass title at the 2025 Royal Carcass Competition. Fyvie’s Champion Santa Gertrudis also performed impressively in the on-the-hoof judging, where it secured the First Reserve Champion Super Ox title.

At the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition, Christo Dorfling’s Dorfling Dorpers from Weenen accomplished the extraordinary feat of securing the Champion Super Lamb title both on the hoof and on the hook.

After an exceptional performance in Saturday’s on-the-hoof judging at the Royal Fat Stock Show at Lions River Sale Yard, it was almost a clean sweep of awards for Duncan Watson and the Brangus breed in the 2025 Royal Carcass Competition

Marius Eksteen’s Dormers from Hatari Farming achieved a remarkable sweep of the single Champion Lamb classes at the 2025 Royal Carcass Competition. Their performance marked a historic milestone.

The Royal Agricultural Society of Natal (RAS) today released the final results of the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition. 

The Royal Fat Stock Show, held yesterday at Lions River Sale Yard, was a great success, bringing together dedicated breeders and enthusiasts in a celebration of agricultural excellence.

The Royal Agricultural Society extends warm congratulations to Justin Fyvie of Five Star Santa Gertrudis for his impressive results in the Biltong Cow and Super Ox competitions at the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition’s on-the-hoof beef judging at Lions River Sale Yard.