Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2026 — 125th Show 🏆
Schedule
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
County Showground, PO30 5TP Northwood, United Kingdom | Newport, EN
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A monumental weekend awaits at the 125th Royal Isle of Wight County Show — one of the Island's most-loved annual events, and this year it's bigger and better than ever.Since 1833, the Show has brought together the farming community and the wider Island to celebrate rural life at its very best. Two packed days of animals, action, food, and fun — there's something for absolutely everyone, from little ones to seasoned show-goers.
🆕 New for 2026:
🐪 Camel racing — wild, wacky, and wonderfully fast, coming to the Show for the very first time
🐢 Giant tortoises — get face to face with these magnificent gentle giants
🌾 What's on:
✅ Show Farm — get up close to pigs, sheep, goats, calves, chickens, ducks, and watch the cows being milked
✅ Fun dog show — bring your pooch! Classes include waggiest tail and dog most like its owner
✅ Dancing sheep display — if you've never seen it, you won't believe it
✅ Shetland pony Grand National — small horses, big drama
✅ Alpaca walking and animal handling
✅ Rodeo bull ride — brave enough?
✅ Show jumping, carriage trials and equine events
✅ Vintage tractor parade and Grand Parade of champions
✅ Village Green — fire-breathing, marching bands, face painting, and a bar
✅ Food Pavilion — meet the Island's finest growers, bakers, brewers and makers
✅ I Love Wight Makers' Market — jewellery, ceramics, homewares and more
✅ Island Arts Area — meet the artists and take home a masterpiece
✅ Tourism Pavilion — get inspired to explore the Island
✅ Livestock judging from Best in Class to Supreme Champion
✅ Countryside and Garden area — plus a new Garden Advice Centre
Whether you're a a curious first-timer, or a Show loyalist who's been coming for years — this is the Island event of the summer.
🎟️ Early bird tickets: £12.50 | KIDS GO FREE!
Tickets are cheaper when booked in advance. Save money by buying before Friday 10 July.
📍 Royal Isle of Wight County Showground, Northwood, PO30 5TP
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Where is it happening?
County Showground, PO30 5TP Northwood, United Kingdom, County Showground, 420 Newport Road, Cowes, PO31 8, United Kingdom, NewportEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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