BOWES SHOW
Welcome to Bowes Agricultural Show
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Join us on Saturday 13th September for a traditional celebration of rural life at the Bowes Agricultural Show.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the North Pennines, just outside the historic village of Bowes, our show is a proud part of Dales heritage. Expect a full day of countryside fun with livestock classes, horse and pony competitions, horticultural displays, handicrafts, and more.
Enjoy a walk down memory lane with our vintage tractors, bring along your four-legged friend for the fun dog show, and soak up the atmosphere of a true rural gathering.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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ADMISSION CHARGES
Adults £8
Child £2
Children Under 5's FREE
Car Park FREE
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FIND US
Bowes Agricultural Show
The Parks
Holme Farm
Gilmonby
Bowes
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9LX
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OPENING TIMES:
Field opens to exhibitors: 7.30am
Field opens to public: 8.50am
Marquee opens for visitors: 1.00pm
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