Kent County Show
Dates: |
7, 8, 9 July 2017 |
Opening Times: |
8.00am – 6.00pm every day. |
Venue: |
Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF |
Website: |
www. kentshowground. co. uk |
Long Description( 392 words)
The Kent County Show, held on 7, 8, 9 July 2017 at the Kent Showground, Maidstone is the region ' s showcase event for farming, countryside and rural life. The three day Show brings together the very best of Kent with animals, food, fun and excitement giving a true feel of what The Garden of England has to offer.
The fun and thrilling Shetland Pony Grand National will feature in the main Astor Ring twice a day. These tiny riders aged 8-13 years will seem to fly over a series of jumps to compete for a place in the final race which is held at the Olympia Horse Show in London. Don’ t forget to cheer on your favourite rider to help them reach the finish line first.
The Show has extended its additional free child friendly entertainment with the help of some friendly dinosaurs which can be seen on all three days. Visitors can also meet Mr and Mrs Flora, have a free ride on a pony, visit the interactive Tractor Ted area or listen to exciting and mystical stories in the Woodland Area. Our Country, Game and Canine area will also feature free entertainment including birds of prey, terrier racing, the Sheep Show, the dog and duck display and the UK Pole Climbing Championships.
The Kent County Show provides visitors with a chance to see top class competitive show jumping. The equine area will have over 1000 entries in classes including showing classes, farrier demonstrations, heavy horse turnouts and the fast paced scurry driving competitions.
Visitors can view over 800 prize winning cattle, sheep, goats and pigs in our Agricultural area. Learn more about wool with the Kent Guild of Spinners, Dyers and Weavers and British Wool Marketing Board, visit the stunning Poultry Tent, watch the sheep shearing demonstration and visit the incredible Kent Young Farmers Clubs area where they will be showing cattle, sheep and pigs.
Experience the Flower Show complete with flower displays, floral art competitions, plant advice and the Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies. Visit our Food Hall and Tents with over 100 stands ranging from local cheeses and juices to the more international oils and liqueurs.
With the chance to meet Titan the Robot, listen to a variety of live music, visit the vintage vehicles or see the Kent Spitfire flying overhead, the Kent County Show offers endless opportunities.
KENT COUNTY SHOW 2017