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A monumental weekend awaits at the 125th Royal Isle of Wight County Show — bigger and better than ever.

Since 1833, the Show has celebrated the Island’s farming heritage and rural life, bringing together the agricultural community and visitors of all ages for two packed days of animals, entertainment, food, and family fun.

New for 2026:
🐪 Camel racing
🐢 Giant tortoises

Highlights include:
🐄 Show Farm with pigs, sheep, goats, calves, poultry, and cow milking
🐕 Fun Dog Show, including Waggiest Tail and Dog Most Like Its Owner
🐑 Dancing sheep display
🐴 Shetland Pony Grand National
🦙 Alpaca walking and animal handling
🤠 Rodeo bull ride
🏇 Show jumping, carriage trials, and equine events
🚜 Vintage tractor parade and Grand Parade of Champions
🎭 Village Green with fire-breathing, marching bands, face painting, and a bar
🍴 Food Pavilion showcasing the Island’s finest producers
🛍️ I Love Wight Makers’ Market
🎨 Island Arts Area
🌿 Countryside & Garden Area with the new Garden Advice Centre
🏆 Livestock judging from Best in Class to Supreme Champion

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong supporter, this is one of the Isle of Wight’s biggest summer events.

🎟️ Early bird tickets from £12.50 – Kids Go Free! Book before 10 July to save.

📍 Royal Isle of Wight County Showground, Northwood, PO30 5TP.