NEW DATE. NEW VENUE. THE SAME GREAT BOWES SHOW!
What's On at Bowes Show
Saturday 15th August | Lowfield Farm, Bowes, DL12 9JR
From championship livestock and horses to entertaining arena displays, family entertainment, local food and live music, there's something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day.
GATES OPEN 9AM! (Cash and card)
A full day of countryside entertainment awaits...
About
Agriculture is at the Heart of the Show
At the heart of Bowes Show is a celebration of local farming and rural life. Watch livestock competitions featuring over 12 native and traditional breeds of sheep, admire quality Beef Shorthorn cattle, and explore a fantastic display of vintage tractors and agricultural machinery.
🐑 Sheep Classes - judging starts 10am
🐄 Beef Shorthorn Cattle - judging starts 10am
🚜 Vintage Tractors & Machinery - tractor parade at 12 noon
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Horse & Pony Classes
From elegant ridden horses to native ponies and unaffiliated showjumping, the horse section is one of the highlights of Bowes Show. Watch competitors of all ages take to the ring throughout the day, including the next generation of young riders.
Judging in the Horse & Pony Classes starts at 9am.
Click here for the approximate timetable
🏇 Horse & Pony Showing
🌿 Mountain & Moorland Classes
🐎 Working Hunter
🏅 In-Hand Classes
⭐ Young Handler Classes
🎭 Mounted Fancy Dress - Judging starts1pm
🏆 Unaffiliated Showjumping - From 2pm
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Displays & Demonstrations
Enjoy fantastic demonstrations and displays throughout the day.
🏍️ Xtreme Trials Bike Stunt Display - 2pm & 4.15pm
🐕 Sheepdog & Duck Display - 11am & 3.00pm
🦅 Falconry Display - 11.30am
🎣 Fly Fishing Demonstration 2.30pm
🦙 Meet the Alpacas
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Family Fun
There's plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
🎪 Free Circus Skills for children - Available throughout the day
🎈 Bouncy Castle - 9am - 4pm
💦 Total Wipeout Inflatable - 1pm - 4pm
🐶 Fun Dog Show - 1.00pm (entries taken on the field up to 12.30pm)
🎭 Punch & Judy - 12.30pm & 2.30pm
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Shopping, Food & Refreshments
Browse local crafts and trade stands, explore the horticultural and industrial marquee, and enjoy delicious food and refreshments throughout the day.
✨Craft Stands
✨Trade Stands
✨Local Food
✨Horticultural & Industrial Marquee - Opens at 1pm (subject to judging having been completed)
Entertainment
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After a day exploring the show, relax with a drink and enjoy live entertainment.
🍻 Licensed Bar – Open from 12 noon
🎤 Helen Dunn performing live from 5.30pm, followed by a disco until 10pm.
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Plan Your Visit!
📍 Lowfield Farm, Bowes, DL12 9JR
🕘 Gates Open: 9.00am
Timings
🐎Equestrian Classes start at 9.00am
🐑Livestock Classes start at 10.00am
🚜Vintage Tractor Parade 12.00pm
🌸 Horticultural & Industrial Marquee – Opens to the public at 1.00pm
🐶 Fun Dog Show – Starts at 1.00pm
💦 Total Wipeout Inflatable – Open from 1.00pm – 4.00pm
🍻 Licensed Bar – Opens at 12.00pm
🎤 Live Music with Helen Dunn – From 5.30pm, followed by music in the bar until 10.00pm
Admission on the gate - cash or card payments
🎟️ Adults: £10
👧 Under 16s: £2
👶 Under 5s: FREE
🚗 FREE Parking
Sheep dog & Ducks Demonstrations
Total Wipeout - will you survive?
Dog Show
Sheep dog & Ducks Demonstrations
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!
ADMISSION CHARGES
Adults £10
Child Under 16's £2
Children Under 5's FREE
Car Park FREE
FIND US
Bowes Agricultural Show
Lowfield Farm
Bowes
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9JR
OPENING TIMES:
Field opens to exhibitors: 7.30am
Field opens to public: 9.00am
Marquee opens for visitors: 1.00pm
Photography & Filming Notice
Photography and filming will take place at this event. Official photographers and videographers appointed by the Show organisers may capture images and footage of attendees for legitimate promotional purposes, including use in advertising, publications, on websites and across social media.
The Show organisers are the data controller for this processing. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please speak to a member of the Show team or notify the photographer at the event.