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.

The Music Stage

We have a stunning line up in the music tent for our 150th show this year.

We start with Tribe the amazing all female capella group from Wooler and then the wonderful Top Banana, a local blues band with vocalist Marianne Wolfhouse, accompanied by sax, guitar and double bass.

And then no other than the very famous Rod Clements, Lindisfarne's lead singer, guitarist and song writer.

The final section of the day is a Northumbrian folk session titled Under a Northern Sky lead by renowned folk musicians Alistair Anderson and Ian Stephenson accompanied by their many talented friends.

Truly a day not to be missed.

12:30pm -- Tribe

1pm -- Top Banana

1:30pm -- Rod Clements

2:30pm -- Under a Northern Sky with Alistair Anderson and Ian Stephenson

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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 2023 schedule can be found here Show Schedule 2024. 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).

Games

Old Games. New Games. Serious fun for all the family.

Cumberland Wrestling

Northumberland Quiots

Terrier Races

Three Legs

Sacks

Eggs

Show History

A historical collection of schedule leaflets and posters.
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