Bowes Agricultural Show

NEW DATE. NEW VENUE. THE SAME GREAT BOWES SHOW!

Bowes Show is looking forward to an exciting new chapter in 2026. Join us on Saturday 15th August at our new home, Lowfield Farm, Bowes, for all the traditional favourites you know and love.

Moving to August gives us the chance to make the most of the summer weather, welcome more families during the school holidays and avoid the busy autumn farming calendar, while our new venue offers easier access, improved parking and more space for visitors, exhibitors and trade stands.

As we look to the future, we extend our sincere thanks to Mrs Jo Guy, the late Gilbert Guy and Mr Malcolm Wood for their generosity in hosting Bowes Show at Holme Farm for the past 28 years. We look forward to welcoming old friends and new to Bowes Show this summer.

Busy Bees from the mounted fancy dress competition 2025.

Young Sheep Handlers 2025

Dog Show

Busy Bees from the mounted fancy dress competition 2025.

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ABOUT US

Established in 1869, Bowes Show is a traditional rural agricultural show, run by a committee of volunteers, showcasing the heritage and key aspects of local farming life in Teesdale and the wider Durham Dales.

Bowes Show provides a wonderful opportunity for a family day out in the beautiful rural setting overlooking the historic Bowes Castle. It is a chance for the local community to come together to socialise, show and maintain traditional rural breeds of livestock and traditions of the area.

A great family day out with lots to see and do; main ring attractions, a craft and farmers market marquee, refreshments, trade stands and also classes to enter on the day for our four-legged friends!

For a relatively small rural show we have a vast array of showing classes for different breeds of cows, sheep and horses and it’s a great opportunity to see the animals up close. The industrial marquee, which is one of the most impressive of the local shows in the number and variety of entries, contains a wealth of skills in baking, flower arranging, handicrafts and photography and is key to encouraging the next generation through the children’s classes!