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August 6, 2026

Payment Issue Resolved With Early Bird Ticket Deadline extended to Midnight Friday

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 […]

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August 5, 2026

Update Regarding Online Ticket Payments

We are currently working alongside our website provider and a local payment gateway provider to move away from PayPal and introduce a simpler, more reliable payment solution for all customers. As a result, we have extended the reduced-price ticket deadline until tomorrow (Thursday 6th August) at 11:59pm at the earliest, ensuring that nobody misses out on discounted tickets […]

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August 5, 2026

Royal Manx Agricultural Show Receives Margaret Kennaugh Memorial Cup

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 […]

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July 31, 2026

Timetable confirmed for Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2026

Visitors to this year’s Royal Manx Agricultural Show can now start planning their visit, with the full timetable for Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August officially confirmed. Taking place at Knockaloe, the 2026 Show promises two action-packed days celebrating the very best of Manx agriculture, food, entertainment and rural life, with a host of exciting […]

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July 30, 2026

Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2026 Judges Confirmed

The Royal Manx Agricultural Show is delighted to confirm that the full list of judges for the 2026 Show has now been published and is available to view on our website. With just over a week to go until the Show returns to Knockaloe Farm on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August, preparations are well underway […]

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July 29, 2026

Food & Drink at the 2026 Show

One thing is certain when you visit the Royal Manx Agricultural Show, you certainly won’t go hungry! From hearty lunches and sweet treats to artisan produce and refreshing drinks, this year’s Show offers something to satisfy every taste. Street Food & Show Favourites Whether you’re after a quick bite or a leisurely lunch, you’ll find […]

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July 23, 2026

Meet the 2026 President of the Royal Manx Agricultural Society

As preparations continue for the 2026 Royal Manx Agricultural Show, we caught up with this year’s President, Lee Cain to learn more about his farming background, his long-standing involvement with the Show, and what it means to lead the Society during such a significant year as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of being granted Royal […]

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July 18, 2026

Agreement Reached to Minimise Road Closure Impact on the Royal Manx Agricultural Show

A fortnight ago, The Royal Manx Agricultural Society was made aware of proposed road closures which would have had severely impacted the Saturday Show on 8th August.  The Society has worked closely with Highways, Ministers, MHKs, Motorsport and the Production Company during the past 10 days to resolve the matter.  Whilst it would have been preferable for […]

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June 25, 2026

Royal Manx Agricultural Society Receives Generous Donation of Two New Championship Cups

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. […]

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June 21, 2026

The Final Stretch – Preparing Farm & Garden Entries for August

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 […]

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