BOWES SHOW
A huge thank you to everyone who came to visit and support Bowes Show on what can only be described as, in the words of Winnie the Pooh........’A very blustery day!’
Thank you to all the judges who gave up their time to share their expertise, to all our livestock and horse exhibitors who battled to keep their animals looking tiptop in the wind, alongside everyone who entered in the industrial marquee, the trade stands who braved the breeze, everyone came to join in the dog show, dog agility and vintage tractors.
On behalf of Bowes Agricultural Society, a huge thank you to all the volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes not just on show day, but throughout the year to support the show.
Your help and support is invaluable; helping to plan the show, organising and helping at fundraising events, attending and supporting meetings, running the different sections, stewarding, helping in the marquee, setting up and dismantling the show field, pulling the schedules and catalogues together, managing finances, planning trade stands, manning the gates, parking vehicles and manning the bar.
Not to mention those who generously host the show, sponsor classes, donate prizes, buy adverts in the catalogue and the veterinary and medical professionals who help on the day……..
BOWES SHOW
SCARECROW COMPETITION!
One of the most hotly anticipated results from the show day can now be announced!
We had some incredibly creative entries for our Olympic themed competition this year and there has been a lot of thought and effort gone into all the entries!
1st - Miss C North
2nd - Mrs A Wright
3rd - Kings Court Care Home, Barnard Castle
4th - Mr A Seymour
Huge congratulations to everyone involved!
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 £8
Child £2
Children Under 5's FREE
Car Park FREE
FIND US
Bowes Agricultural Show
The Parks
Holme Farm
Gilmonby
Bowes
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9LX
OPENING TIMES:
Field opens to exhibitors: 7.30am
Field opens to public: 8.50am
Marquee opens for visitors: 1.00pm