Around the showground

There aren't many places where you can watch horse driving, try clay pigeon shooting, enter your dog in a race and enjoy the dizzy heights of the big wheel – and all in one day.

Have-a-go and demonstrations

From dog shows and scurries to fishing and ferret racing and so much more.

Children's entertainment

For our youngest visitors, there's lots of hands-on fun.

Have-a-go dogs

Calling all lurchers, gundogs and family canines for the have-a-go dog races and competitions.

Have-a-go shooting

Be guided by the experts as you try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, archery, rifle shooting and much more besides, plus it's great fun for the whole family.

Have-a-go fishing

If you've always wanted to land a big one, here's your chance to try your hand at fly fishing or improve your technique.

Countryman's ring and walk

Celebrate traditional country crafts with demonstrations and the chance to have a go.

Additional events and competitions

Highland dancing

Enjoy a highland dance-off with dancers from beginner to premier.

Horse driving

The British Driving Society competition looks for the best horse/pony, harness and carriage.

Farriery

Farriers nationwide will battle it out against each other and produce the best shod feet and specimen shoes.

Manifold Valley Bygones

Watch in awe at a vintage farm equipment display and imagine having a working farm with only a few horsepower!

Sheep dog trial

Fifty dogs compete for the Ray Ollerenshaw Memorial Trophy.

Gundog working team tests

The aim of the test is to simulate the conditions of a shooting field demonstrating what is expected of a well-trained retriever.

Dog agility

Watch the stars of the competitive agility world with the finale being a steeplechase course with dogs going as fast as Sir Chris Hoy on a bike

British Stickmakers Guild

Watch the BSG qualifier for the World Stickmaking Championship.

Military Vehicle Trust

Military vehicles in working order from pre World War II to the present day.

Ferrets

You can get hands on with the stars of the British Ferret Club competition. Ferrets will be showing and racing throughout the fair.

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