For over 200 years - 225 for Westmorland - agricultural shows have brought together communities, showcasing rural life while providing businesses a platform from which to trade.
Westmorland County Show has survived world wars, recessions, the Great British weather and the pandemic. Organisers are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the 2024 event.
The 225th Westmorland County Show promises to be another excellent day out. Following the resounding success last year, this year’s is being held over two days again, on Wednesday, September 11 and Thursday 12.
There is a limited capacity per day and tickets will only be on sale at the gate if still available. Livestock classes will be split across both days and the layout is being overhauled to make best use of the extensive showground.
A full programme of activities will be held on both days, including WI, Learning for Life, The Sheep Show, Vintage Tractors, forestry and craft demonstrations. However, some sections, as listed below, will be day specific.
Wednesday, September 11
Sheep & Fleece Classes
Beef Shorthorn National Show
Alpacas
Light Horse - Ridden Horses, Veteran Horses, Retrained Racehorses and new Traditional Gypsy Cob
Private Driving
Showjumping - with an extended range of classes including a “Ride & Drive” event with teams of two (one on horseback and a young farmer negotiating a course with the rider in a wheelbarrow)
Goats – Northern Goat Show
Hounds & Terriers
Poultry & Eggs
Thursday, September 12
Dairy & Beef Cattle Sections & Championships
Rare Breed Sheep Show including Young Shepherd of the Year qualifiers
Heavy Horses
Light Horse - Working Hunter Ponies, Mountain & Moorland, Show Ponies, Shetland Ponies, Shetland Ponies, Skewbald & Piebald
Kennel Club Dog Show
Rabbit Show
Pigs
Goats - Westmorland County Show
Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling
Grand Parade
Tickets are on sale now at westmorlandcountyshow.co.uk
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