Kent County Show – 3rd, 4th & 5th July 2026!
Celebrate the best of Kent at the county’s showcase of farming, food production and rural life in the ‘Garden of England’, as the Kent County Show returns on 3rd, 4th & 5th July 2026!
Over three days, livestock, horses, vintage vehicles, local producers and more, will converge onto the Showground for a festival of the best of Kent. Discover fascinating aspects of rural life as you make your way around the Showground!
Livestock remains a core part of the Show, and a favourite amongst visitors. Cows, sheep and goats of all sizes, shapes, and types will be on show, competing to take home the prize for ‘Best in Show’.
Head to the educational zone, the Living Land Village. An opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about food, farming and the environment. Discover how food is produced and catch the famous dancing sheep in crowd favourite, The Sheep Show!
The Equine Village is a stunning display of horses and riders competing in classes ranging from showjumping to in-hand showing and not forgetting the incredible carriage driving in the Double Harness Scurry!
In the Kent YFC section, discover the incredible work of hundreds of young people aged 10 – 28 as they go head-to-head in livestock classes to show off their knowledge, handling skills and passion for what they do.
Discover the joys of the countryside in our Countryside Village! Featuring longstanding favourites such as the dog agility demonstrations and K9 Aqua Sports’ deck diving. The Countryside Village will also play host to an array of displays and businesses to give visitors a taste of the rural pursuits on their doorstep.
Returning in 2026, be sure to explore the Festival of Food! A feast for all the senses. The Festival of Food is the place to be to discover delicious foods from artisan producers from across Kent and beyond!
The Village Green provides the perfect sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the Show. Enjoy live music from local acts with a cool drink in hand, or head to the public bar and restaurant in the Clive Emson Hall for refreshments while your little ones get stuck into our free craft workshops.
Last, but by no means least, the John D Wood & Co. Astor Ring is the place to be for the pinnacle of the Show’s schedule! Catch the Grand Parade of Livestock, as winners from the livestock classes are led out to the main ring, adorned with their rosettes and, for the lucky few, Champion’s Sashes. Every day, you’ll have the chance to catch the incredible display from Paul Hannam’s ATV Stunt Team!
www.kcas.org.uk/kent-county-show
