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Welsh Game Fair
The Welsh Game Fair, Gelli Aur, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, S. Wales
Situated on the B4300 Llandeilo to Carmarthen road (15 min from M4)
The 2008 Welsh Game Fair will be held on June 14th and 15th
See http://www.welshgamefair.com for more details as they are announced.
ALL ENQUIRIES
Tel: 01267 290519
e-mail: info@welshgamefair.com
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Highlights of the 2007 event were:
This year's Welsh Game Fair is set to take palce at its usual venue of Gelli Aur, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire on June 16 & 17.
The event is extensively considered as the sporting pinnacle of the Welsh country sports calendar, attracting thousands of country folk including working dog enthusiasts, anglers, clay-pigeon shooters, hunt followers and of course lurcher and terrier enthusiasts.
The Welsh Game Fair is lucky to have on of the most scenic show venues in the country. The River Towy, famous for its sea trout and salmon provides a boundary on its westside and also enables anglers to sample wares bought from Fisherman's Row and to enter competitions, receive tuition and watch some marvellous displays taking place from the purpose-built jetties.
With over 250 Trade Stands there is always a fantastic choice of amazing wares at the Welsh as well as a huge Craft Marquee filled with mainly local traders.
The Main Arena at the fair has always been brimming with displays and in 2007 it will be no different. Many of the old favourites will once again be there, including Terry Large of Falconry fame, Meirion Owen and his Quack Pack, Chris 'The Countryman' Green, and of course the Freefall Parachute Display Team.
In addition this year the famous Dave Sleight and his Pigeon Racing Dogs will be added to the list as well as the No Limitz Motorcycle Display Team, featuring a gathering of young people who provide a spectacle worthy of viewing.
Outside the Main Arena there are competitions and attractions galore. On Saturday The Welsh Hound Show will be attracting this Summer's biggest gathering of hounds while in the adjoining ring the Plummer Terrier Association will be holding their Annual Show.
On Sunday The Terrier and Lurcher Show rings will once again be overflowing with entries for The Countryman's Weekly sponsored show, which will commence at 12.30
Also on Sunday a demonstration of Simulated Coursing takes place in the main arena and provides lurcher owners with an opportunity to participate. Immediately after the show the Terrier and Lurcher Race will take place on the racing track near the show rings.
Making a welcome return to the Welsh Game Fair will be Ferret Racing, which is scheduled to take place on both days of the show at The Pakefield Ferrets stand.
The Gundog Open Scurry will be located on the banks of the River Towy, offering spectators a marvellous view from within the fair. The scurry is open to all breeds of dog and includes a wet and dry retrieve. It will be open for competitors from 11am on both days.
Archery, airguns, a rifle range, climbing towers, mini motorcycles, a fun fair and a pets corner will all feature at the Welsh Game Fair so be sure to come along on June 16 & 17.
The show opens at 9am each day while the main arena commences at 11am and will be running continuously every day until 5pm. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash.
Admission prices are Adults £9, Senior Citizens £8, Children £4 (Under 5's FREE) also available is a Family Ticket £24 (2 adults 2 children).
Situated on the B4300 Llandeilo to Carmarthen road (15 min from M4)
The 2008 Welsh Game Fair will be held on June 14th and 15th
See http://www.welshgamefair.com for more details as they are announced.
ALL ENQUIRIES
Tel: 01267 290519
e-mail: info@welshgamefair.com
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Highlights of the 2007 event were:
This year's Welsh Game Fair is set to take palce at its usual venue of Gelli Aur, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire on June 16 & 17.
The event is extensively considered as the sporting pinnacle of the Welsh country sports calendar, attracting thousands of country folk including working dog enthusiasts, anglers, clay-pigeon shooters, hunt followers and of course lurcher and terrier enthusiasts.
The Welsh Game Fair is lucky to have on of the most scenic show venues in the country. The River Towy, famous for its sea trout and salmon provides a boundary on its westside and also enables anglers to sample wares bought from Fisherman's Row and to enter competitions, receive tuition and watch some marvellous displays taking place from the purpose-built jetties.
With over 250 Trade Stands there is always a fantastic choice of amazing wares at the Welsh as well as a huge Craft Marquee filled with mainly local traders.
The Main Arena at the fair has always been brimming with displays and in 2007 it will be no different. Many of the old favourites will once again be there, including Terry Large of Falconry fame, Meirion Owen and his Quack Pack, Chris 'The Countryman' Green, and of course the Freefall Parachute Display Team.
In addition this year the famous Dave Sleight and his Pigeon Racing Dogs will be added to the list as well as the No Limitz Motorcycle Display Team, featuring a gathering of young people who provide a spectacle worthy of viewing.
Outside the Main Arena there are competitions and attractions galore. On Saturday The Welsh Hound Show will be attracting this Summer's biggest gathering of hounds while in the adjoining ring the Plummer Terrier Association will be holding their Annual Show.
On Sunday The Terrier and Lurcher Show rings will once again be overflowing with entries for The Countryman's Weekly sponsored show, which will commence at 12.30
Also on Sunday a demonstration of Simulated Coursing takes place in the main arena and provides lurcher owners with an opportunity to participate. Immediately after the show the Terrier and Lurcher Race will take place on the racing track near the show rings.
Making a welcome return to the Welsh Game Fair will be Ferret Racing, which is scheduled to take place on both days of the show at The Pakefield Ferrets stand.
The Gundog Open Scurry will be located on the banks of the River Towy, offering spectators a marvellous view from within the fair. The scurry is open to all breeds of dog and includes a wet and dry retrieve. It will be open for competitors from 11am on both days.
Archery, airguns, a rifle range, climbing towers, mini motorcycles, a fun fair and a pets corner will all feature at the Welsh Game Fair so be sure to come along on June 16 & 17.
The show opens at 9am each day while the main arena commences at 11am and will be running continuously every day until 5pm. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash.
Admission prices are Adults £9, Senior Citizens £8, Children £4 (Under 5's FREE) also available is a Family Ticket £24 (2 adults 2 children).