Conister Bank Confirmed as Headline Sponsor of the 2026 Royal Manx Agricultural Show
The Royal Manx Agricultural Show is delighted to welcome back Conister Bank as the headline sponsor for the 2026 Royal Manx Agricultural Show.
Few events showcase the Island’s heritage quite like the Royal Manx Agricultural Show. It’s a place where the Island turns up together, generations side by side, to celebrate local food, local enterprise, and the rhythms of rural life that continue to shape our community. From there, it’s about supporting local business, farming, and good old family fun. It’s tradition, yes, but it’s also very much about the people behind it.
The Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2026 will take place at Knockaloe Farm, Patrick on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 August.
What The Show Represents
It’s one of those weekends that’s bigger than rosettes. It’s where children see something for the first time, neighbours, relatives and old friends bump into each other, and conversations stretch longer than planned. You might pop in for some lunch and leave feeling like you’ve had a proper day out with fresh local produce under your arm, a few free goodies in your bag, and a real sense of having been part of something shared.
And that’s why it matters. The Show gives local producers, charities and businesses a big stage, and it gives all of us a reason to get behind what’s made here, grown here and built here, right on our doorstep.
A Long-Standing Partnership
Conister Bank has supported the Royal Manx Agricultural Show since 2017. Coming back as Headline Sponsor is part of that same commitment: standing behind Manx agriculture and the wider rural community and helping the Show keep growing year on year. You’ll also see the Conister Bank team back on site with the Purple Pavilion, their home at The Show for meeting customers, chatting to visitors, and being part of the day.
Douglas Grant, Managing Director, Conister Bank, said:
“Anyone who’s been to the Royal Show knows what it means to the Isle of Man. It’s one of those fixtures that brings everyone together. We were delighted to headline sponsor in 2025, especially in our 90th year. Being back in 2026 is about building on that and keeping our support going for the community and the people behind the event.”
Carol Kennaugh, Show Secretary, Royal Manx Agricultural Society, said:
“Conister Bank’s support really helps us deliver the Show at the level people expect. We’re delighted they’re returning as Headline Sponsor for 2026, and we’re grateful for their continued backing of Manx agriculture and Island life.”