Cows week

The Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show returns to North Dorset on Wednesday 15th August 2018, running from 8.30am to 6.30pm. As well as over 500 trade stands to browse there is a full day of entertainment and displays in three rings, in the main ring we feature the return of the world famous Imps Motorcycle Display team, with their fantastic display. The east ring will have a full day of horse showing classes and show jumping classes. In the Turnpike Ring, countryside sports include ferret and terrier racing, birds of prey, sheep dogs and the dog & duck display a packed programme of exciting entertainment. 

From the organisers: "The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is one of the largest one day agricultural shows in the south, held on our own Turnpike Showground in North Dorset. This traditional show is always held on the third Wednesday in August and regularly has an attendance of over 24,000 people. The 2018 Show looks all set to be one of the best events ever, with a record number of trade exhibitors, a great range of attractions for all the family and entries for the competitive classes being received at a record rate."

For more information or to book tickets visit the show's website...

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Website