BOWES SHOW
If you are looking for a fun trip out this weekend, why not have a family day out at a traditional Dales Agricultural Show!
There is something for all the family to enjoy on the day including the dog, with plenty for the children to see and do!
There is a bouncy castle, children's sports, face painting, see the Alpacas and exotic spiders, vintage tractors, cattle, sheep and horses! Refreshments on the field throughout the day and a show bar which opens at 12pm.
Food & refreshments are available on the field throughout the day and there’s live music from 4pm in the bar, which is open till 9pm!
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FREE CAR PARK! Adult £8 Children £2 Under 5's Free!
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Find us at Holme Farm, Bowes DL12 9LX
BOWES SHOW
SCARECROW COMPETITION!
The theme for this year's competition is
The Olympics!
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Scarecrows will be on display from Saturday 24th August until Show Day on Saturday 14th September, when the winners will be announced!
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The scarecrows will be judged on August 24th. The scarecrows can be created by families, groups or individuals.
Anyone wishing to enter who does not have a suitable, safe or local position to display their scarecrow please contact Denise Marmont as we have locations available within the village.
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For more information and to download an entry form click the button below.
Deadline for entries 14th August 2024.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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ADMISSION CHARGES
Adults £8
Child £2
Children Under 5's FREE
Car Park FREE
Show Field Car Park £5 per vehicle
FIND US
Bowes Agricultural Show
The Parks
Holme Farm
Gilmonby
Bowes
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9LX
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OPENING TIMES:
Field opens to exhibitors: 7.30am
Field opens to public: 8.50am
Marquee opens for visitors: 1.00pm
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