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August 13, 2026

Three Long Service Awards presented at Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2026

Each year at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show, the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture present a long service award in recognition and appreciation of 30 year’s continuous service to the farming industry. This year, three long service awards were presented. Congratulations to Glenn Leece, Allan Skillicorn & Graham (Picky) Pickering on this well-deserved recognition. […]

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August 10, 2026

His Excellency and Lady Lorimer presented with Lifetime Membership of the Royal Manx Agricultural Society

The Royal Manx Agricultural Society were delighted to present His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, Sir John Lorimer KCB DSO MBE, and Lady Lorimer with Lifetime Membership of the Society at the 2026 Royal Manx Agricultural Show. The presentation was made shortly before the start of the Grand Parade, recognising Sir John and Lady Lorimer’s enthusiastic […]

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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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