Harbottle Show

About

The show is held in "The Oak Field" at Harbottle. A magnificent setting, the site is a natural amphitheatre below the fells of the ancient Drakestone and overseen be ruins of Harbottle Castle.

The first Show took place in 1854 - which is well over over 150 years ago that is because there were some years when the show had to be cancelled. The reasons for this were various; Two World Wars, floods, pandemics, foot and mouth disease, Princess Diana's funeral and due to lack of funds in the 1931 Great Depression. Click here to see some pictures of past show schedule leaflets and posters.

Over the years the Show has kept with tradition, with activities such as the Cumberland Wrestling, Terrier racing and Northumberland Quoits competitions, now we also have entertainments, childrens games, Have a go Archery, a Car Boot sale, Music and much more.

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The Exhibition Tent

Keeping up the long tradition of village shows across England, the folk of Harbottle bring in their produce and craft work to compete and display in the Exhibition Tent all with the hope of a First and the Red Rosette.

So come along early and enter anything from your prized Gladioli, you best Jam or even a Giant Leek. The 2025 schedule can be found here Show Schedule 2025. And if baking is your thing then why not try your hand at the Singing Hinny made to a set recipe. (click here for a copy).

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