A CAMEL race is set to be held in Llangollen for the first time in the town's history.

The Family Fun Day organised by Clwyd 2020 will stage a camel race as part of a variety of entertainment in the Dee Valley.

Clwyd 2020, the fundraising committee for this year's Royal Welsh Show, will also stage entertainment, a bouncy castle, betting tote, food stalls, including a hog roast, and a bar.

The fun day takes place at Llandyn Hall Farm fields in Llangollen on Sunday, August 18.

Gates open at 12pm with the last camel race taking place at 4.30pm.

Tickets cost £5 for adults and £2 for children under 16.

All proceeds got to Clwyd 2020.

For more information visit the Clwyd 2020 website.