Thank you to everyone who supported the 2016 County Show. The date for next year's Show has been set as Sunday 25 June 2017. We look forward to seeing you there!
The information below is from our 2016 Show, and will be updated in due course.
This is the show where cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry come first. It’s a fantastic day out for all the family, combining entertainment and fun with the opportunity to enjoy many aspects of Island country life and farming.
The Main Ring is the focus of the Royal Isle of Wight County Show. The action lasts all day. The theme this year is again 'Come and Have a Go' and we put together a package of non-stop entertainment, competitions, activities to get involved with, and attractions taking place:
... and lots more
Bring the family to our wonderful show farm where children can handle small farm animals such as lambs, piglets, calves and goats.
Hear from local farmers about the journey of our food from farm to plate. Meet the growers and producers and taste local foods. You will be able to try your hand at traditional skills like butter making.
Meet the staff and students from Plumpton College and learn more about game-keeping & management, fishery & land-based and other courses available. At the County Show, see their selection of game bird eggs and photos and have a go at their quizzes and activities. For more info on the college see www.plumpton.ac.uk
The Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) is funded by Defra and the EU.
The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas.
