The Royal Manx Agricultural Society are pleased to confirm that the online payment issues affecting ticket purchases have now been fully resolved. Following the unexpected disruption for users without a PayPal account, we have worked quickly to implement a short term solution and have planned a long term solution for future shows. As a gesture […]
The Royal Manx Agricultural Show is honoured to accept the generous donation of a new trophy from the Peel Gardeners’ Association in memory of the late Mrs Margaret Kennaugh, whose lifelong dedication to horticulture left a lasting legacy on the Isle of Man. Margaret became secretary of the Peel Gardeners’ Association at just 18 years of […]
The Royal Manx Agricultural Show is delighted to announce the generous donation of two new trophies from respected local exhibitors Brian Leece and Nigel Kewley. The first trophy, the Ballahig Cup, has been kindly donated by both gentleman in memory of John and Eleanor Chadwick. The cup will be awarded annually to the Champion Beef Handler at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show. […]
By late spring and early summer the groundwork has been done. Seeds are sown, plants are growing and the Royal Manx Agricultural Show is firmly on the horizon. This stage is all about management and timing. Knowing when to encourage growth and when to slow it down so exhibits peak at exactly the right time. Here’s […]
The Royal Manx Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that the much-admired Highland cattle from Moorhouse Farm will be among the standout attractions at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2026. Renowned for their striking appearance, with long sweeping horns and distinctive shaggy coats, Highland cows are one of the oldest and most iconic cattle breeds […]
The Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2026 is set to deliver high-octane excitement this year as the Bolddog Freestyle Motocross Team takes centre stage as headline entertainment. As Honda’s official and the UK’s number one motorcycle display team, The Bolddog FMX display promises non-stop action from start to finish, using the world’s largest and most advanced […]
As spring arrives activity in the garden begins to increase. For an early August Show this is when careful timing becomes critical, sowing too early or too late can mean missing peak condition. Here’s what to focus on in the first weeks of spring: Sow Under Cover Early spring is ideal for sowing many Show vegetables and flowers […]
The Directors of the Royal Manx Agricultural Society invite expressions of interest for Show Field catering concessions to complement the Society’s own refreshment outlets. For 2026 the Society is introducing a fixed amount fee for outside caterers, the tender process no longer applies. Your expression of interest is not a guarantee that a pitch will […]
With the Royal Manx Agricultural Show taking place on Friday 7th & Saturday 8th August this year, the groundwork for a successful Farm & Garden entry starts much earlier than many people realise. Late winter is all about planning, preparation and ordering rather than rushing to sow. Here’s what you should be thinking about at the minute: Order Seeds […]
The Royal Manx Agricultural Society organisers of the Royal Manx Agricultural Show, are pleased to announce that trade stand applications for the 2026 Show are now open. Taking place at the iconic Knockaloe Farm on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August, the Royal Manx Agricultural Show remains one of the Isle of Man’s largest and […]