Livestock at the South of England Show
Our livestock competitions are back for another year! We have a full programme across all three days of the show for cattle, sheep, pigs and goats, and with a rabbit and poultry display. With an array of breeds on display, the livestock section is one of the most popular elements of the show.
Click here for the Livestock, Equestrian & Ring Timetable
Cattle
Come and see some of the finest cattle from Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire, Essex and Norfolk compete to become best of breed and overall show champion. There will be a chance to see the cattle in the fabulous Cattle Parade on Saturday and Livestock Parade on Sunday, plus watch a mock auction and see a butcher’s demonstration.
Cost: included in ticket price
Sheep
We’ll have an incredible variety of sheep on display throughout the show, including our local breed – the Southdown. Classes will run on Friday with the supreme sheep champion awarded on Saturday. Sunday will see our young handlers aged 5 to 18 take to the ring to exhibit their amazing showing skills. There will be plenty of experts on hand to answer your questions, so you can find out more about the wide range of breeds you’ll see. There’s also the hilarious and educational Sheep Show that the whole family is sure to love.
Cost: included in ticket price
Pigs
From beautiful tiny piglets to enormous sows, the Pig Village offers excitement and interest to visitors of all ages. Meet and greet, watch our exhibitors guide the pigs around the ring during judging. Meet all the different breeds and find out all about pig keeping from our expert exhibitors.
Cost: included in ticket price
Poultry
Due to Avian Flu restrictions there will be no Poultry Show this year but the Arun Valley Poultry Fanciers Society will be present with a full display and an egg show on Sunday. And this year they are able to bring pigeons! See the pigeons on Friday and Saturday. Speak to the team to find out all about poultry owning and on Friday and Saturday.
Cost: included in ticket price
Goats
Come along to our goat tent to see some of the best goats from all over the country. A few of our exhibitors export our great British goats all over the world, flying the flag for the UK. Visitors can speak with the owners and read information stands to find out all about these useful and beautiful animals. With showing on Friday and Saturday, and come along and see us in the main Ardingly Ring Livestock Parade on Sunday.
Cost: included in ticket price
Rabbits
Come and see a variety of breeds of rabbit courtesy of Sussex Coast Rabbit Club and get information on how to care for them. This year the club will be hosting their own rosette show so you can admire the entries and winners!
Cost: included in ticket price
Young Farmers’ Clubs
Meet the Sussex Federation who are hosting this year, and who will be sharing information about their Young Farmers’ Clubs throughout the region. With club and static competition judging on 6th June including a novelty cake, decorated horticultural welly, ‘Back British Farming’ coat or shirt and more. With stock judging on 8th June, with trophies being presented for:
– Pork
– SheepÂ
– DairyÂ
– Beef
Plus enjoy the spectacle of their tug of war competition kindly sponsored by John M Carter Ltd.
Cost: included in ticket price
Sheepdog demonstrations
Don’t miss out on this fun sheepdog display, which offers a brilliant insight into the behaviour of this intelligent and beautiful breed. You’re sure to be entertained as owners and their sheepdogs show off their herding skills. When they aren’t in action, the dogs love to meet people, so why not drop by and say hello?
Cost: included in ticket price
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Membership
If you enjoy attending our shows, find out more about Membership. You can attend each day of our four seasonal shows, access Members’ areas including parking, and you will be helping us to continue our work to fund and support agricultural education and countryside learning.
