See you at Stanhope…second weekend in September

“Top Tips for visiting Stanhope Show 2021”

Arrive early! We are expecting bumper crowds. Be guided to car parks by signage and our stewards.
If you already have wristbands, members or day wristbands, PUT THEM ON, before you get to the gate.
Put your wristbands on each other within your family or friendship bubble, we aim to minimise contact between our staff and visitors.
Bring cash and cards. We do have card readers at the gates and trade stands but in the event of connection or data issues, it is recommended to have cash to avoid disappointment.
Please be patient and kind to our staff and volunteers, we all want to enjoy a great weekend.

“A great family day out!”

Stanhope Agricultural Show is an historic Weardale show held annually on the second weekend of September.

In 2021 the show will take place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September.

We welcome you to our historic show and in 2021 celebrate our 179th show. A celebration of all that is fantastic about Weardale farming, it’s people and entertainment.

Tickets will be available on the gate.

What’s On Stanhope Show 2021

Sep 6, 2021 | Stanhope Show 2021

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Rock Bands Sunday Night at the Showground

Sep 8, 2021 | Rock Bands

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Show information…timings

Notes regarding timing & safety

All timings are approximate, and events are subject to change. Please listen to the commentator’s announcements throughout the day. Safety is our main priority. Please use the hand sanitizer provided and keep distanced wherever possible in marquees and buildings.

Saturday Timings

8.00am Showground open to Exhibitors

9.00am Showground open to the Public

9.00am Judging: Sport Horse Breeding followed by Ridden Hunters

9.15am Judging Welsh Ponies A &B

9.30am Judging Mountain & Moorland Ponies, British Showjumping

9.30am-4pm Stokehole’s Alpacas on Display on Stand

9.30am-12 Biking Vikings- Children’s Arena (have photos taken with Vikings)

10.00am Judging: Sheep, Donkeys, Fur & Feather, Industrial

10.30am Judging: Beef Cattle

11.00am Stanhope Silver Band -Bandstand

12.00pm Opening of Marquees – Industrial and Small Livestock

11.00pm-1pm Highland Games – Small Arena

12.00pm Ben Savage Bike Stunts (have a go) Children’s Arena

1pm Ben Savage BMX Show Main Arena

1.15pm-3.15pm Biking Vikings – Children’s Arena

1.30pm Joseph’s Amazing Camels – Main Arena

2.00pm-4pm Highland Games – Small Arena

2.00pm Grand Parade – Main Arena

2.30pm Ben Savage Bike Stunts – Main Arena

3.00pm Joseph’s Amazing Camels- Main Arena

3.30pm Open Sulky Racing

Sunday Timings

8.00am Showground open to Exhibitors

9.00am Showground open to the Public

9.00am Judging Dales Ponies

9.15am Judging Coloured Horses & Ponies & Sidesaddle

9.30am-4pm Stockhole’s Alpacas on Display on Stand

9.30am Judging Clydesdales followed by Heavy Horse Turnout

10.00am Dog Agility Tests

10.00 -11am Vintage Vehicles Assemble – Main Arena

10.00am Judging of Horticultural

10.30am Pet Show small arena

11.00am Weardale Clog Dancing – Bandstand

11.00am Judging Horse & Pony Driving Main Arena west ring

11:30 am Judging of single horse turnout driven to a Ladies or Stallion/Cart – Main Arena

12.00pm Jenna Highfield Vintage Singer – Bandstand

12.00pm Horticultural Hall open to public

12:00 Judging of Heavy Horse Teams turnout – Main Arena

12.30pm Ridgeside Little Nippers Pet Racing – Main Arena

1.00pm Jenna Highfield – Songs from the 50’s & 60’s Beer Tent

1.00pm Hadrian Clog Dancers – Bandstand

1.00pm Gymkhana – Main Arena (west ring)

1.15 pm Judging of Best Heavy Horse Pairs – Main Arena

1.00pm Judging of Lurchers, Terriers & Whippets – in Rings

1.45pm Paul Swift Stunt Drivers “The Italian Job” – Main Arena

2.15pm Judging of best single horse turnout & Championship

2.15pm Companion Dog Show – Small Arena

2.30pm Grand Parade Horses – Main Arena

3.00pm Grand Parade of Vehicles – Main Arena

3.30pm Paul Swift Stunt Drivers “The Italian Job”– Main Arena

4.00pm Live Band in the Beer Tent –Alexander’s Palace

7.00pm Live Band in the Beer Tent –Uptown Band

Delighted to announce we are going ahead in 2021

Fantastic Main Arena Attractions

Fun for all the family. In 2021 we are proud to announce a world class line up of attractions. Read more details about our main arena attractions here.

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