Explore the Showground
Family entertainment
VILLAGE GREEN
Marching bands and performances to face painting and balloon art. Plus pop along to the bar for a pint.
SHOW FARM
Your chance to be a farmer – get up close to the pigs, sheep, goats, calves, chicken and ducks. Plus see the cows being milked.
ACTIVITIES AREA
Yee-haw! Meet members of the Isle of Wight Young Farmers’ Club who will be hosting a rodeo bull ride, sponsored by IOW Grain Services
FUN DOG SHOW
Bring your pooch and join in the canine capers. Classes include best rescue dog, best puppy under 12 months, waggiest tail and dog most like its owner!
SHEEP SHOW
Learn about sheep breeds, their wool and… watch them dance! If you’ve never seen dancing sheep before, then you’ll love this.
GRAND NATIONAL – SHETLAND STYLE!
Watch these little beauties gallop around an obstacle course as fast as they can
Shetland team from JPL Racing & Events
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
Have a go on the vintage fairground attractions or brave up and try a ride on the rodeo bull!
WALK AND HERD AN ANIMAL
Your chance to walk an alpaca and have a go at leading a sheep or herding a pig
Main Ring
DISPLAYS
A packed line-up featuring Farming Through the Ages, trial bike displays, fun pony club games and more.
VINTAGE TRACTORS
Watch the impressive collection of vintage tractors parade around the ring.
GRAND PARADE
Head to the Main Ring to celebrate with the prize-winners from all parts of the Show, including the livestock Best in Class and Supreme Champions.
RURAL CAREERS FUND ‘BIG BALE CHALLENGE’
12 teams compete for the Rural Careers Fund Cup. Pushing a large round bale over an obstacle course.
The best of the Island
FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
The Isle of Wight is home to some of the UK’s finest produce. Meet the Island’s growers, bakers, brewers and producers – pop along to sample and buy.
Sponsored by Southern Co-operative
TOURISM PAVILION
Get inspired to explore the Island – Visit Isle of Wight host a selection of the Island’s finest visitor attractions in this exciting pavilion area.
Sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight
MAKERS’ MARKET
Browse the stalls at the I Love Wight Makers’ Market for gorgeous homewares, jewellery, ceramics, skincare ranges, candles, prints and cards.
ISLAND ARTS AREA
Meet the local artists and try your hand at a range of arts and crafts – from lino printing to jewellery making.
WOODLAND AREA
Go on a woodland walk and try your hand at traditional craftsmanship including hurdle making, charcoal making and spoon whittling
GARDEN & OUTDOOR LIVING
Get inspired by the Show Garden displays. It’s like a mini Chelsea Flower Show, each entrant has a 4m x 4m space to create their own ‘Olympic themed’ garden paradise.
Sponsored by Sydenhams
EQUINE AREA
Trot along to see show jumping, Isle of Wight Pony Club Games, horse showing (including Shetland ponies) and more.
LIVESTOCK AREA
Watch the sheep and cattle being judged, from Best in Class to Supreme Champions. Fancy being a farmer? Try your hand at leading a sheep or calf.
Sponsored by NFU
