What's On
MAIN RING ATTRACTIONS
Atkinson Action Horses have spent the last 20 years training horses and riders for film and TV. With recent credits from Poldark, Victoria, Peaky Blinders, The Living and the Dead & the Hippopotamus.
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This fearless team of stunt riders take their display all round the UK so make sure you don't miss out when Atkinson action horses stampede their way to Kenilworth Show. Be prepared for your heart to be in your mouth as you watch the riders demonstrate astounding acrobatics.
EXHIBITORS
We always have a wide range of exhibitors. Each year we have a few of the following attend the show. From ferrets, hunt displays, bird of prey, dog and duck, sheep dog displays, the hogg show, beagles, pet a farm animal corner.
TRADESTANDS
Over 100 trade stands from arts and crafts, jewellery, homewares, through to artisan breads and pies in our indoor trade marquee and clothing stalls, garden furniture, plants and local club stands and not forgetting agricultural machinery and tractor stands outside.
LIVESTOCK
From around the country, cattle & sheep exhibitors prepare and show their prizewinning livestock to the public and judges attracting around 100 head of cattle and over 200 head of sheep over 25 breeds.
EQUESTRIAN
With classes for all abilities the equine area is bustling with activity for all horse enthusiasts. Heavy Horses and Horse and carriages will be putting on a fantastic display both in the main ring and equine rings.
MODERN & VINTAGE MACHINERY
A fantastic display of modern and vintage machinery on display.
HOMECRAFT MARQUEE
With over 600 entries the homecraft marquee displays the local talent from a schedule of over 80 classes including specific classes for men in the bakery section and classes for under 18's, with prize money at stake and cups. It always proves to be a spectacular display.
COUNTRYSIDE AREA
The BASC shotgun coaching is designed to offer an opportunity for those who already shoot, or feel they would like to try with the advantage of some expert tuition. Enjoy a lesson from a qualified coach, covering eye dominance, safe gun handling, correct stance, gun fit, gun mount and how to hit a moving target. The fee includes the cost of cartridges, clay targets, eye and ear protection, the loan of a shotgun and a shooting vest.
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DOG SHOW
Bring your dog and enter them in to one of our classes. Dog classes start at 2 pm in the countryside arena. Prizes for all entries and class winners.
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT
Bouncy Castles, Jeeps, mini quads, crazy golf and last man standing to name a few, there should be something to keep all ages entertained.
EDUCATIONAL AREA
A designated area for education for all the family from milking cows, learning about seeds and plants and the wildlife needed for the plants to survive and thrive. The sheep shearer returns to show you how to get the wool off the sheep, which then goes to the spinners who turn the wool into yarn and dyeing in spectacular colours which then go on to make fantastic garments. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust will be bringing an array of animals to view and talk about.