The Gosforth Agricultural show is very proud of its sheep section. 

Kerry hill sheep classes are being introduced in 2026.  Sheep breed classes also available are: 

Cross Breed/Mules     Swaledale    Herdwick   Suffolk    Jacob     Texel     Charollais  Longwool, Down breeds, Primitive, Hill and Heath, Zwarble, Welsh Badger Face, Beltex,   AOB

The society reserve the right to amalgamate classes where entries are to low to create competition.

Classes that require more entries based on last year are the Zwarbles.

Where possible the society will strive to obtain society judges & rosettes.

New breed classes can be introduced provided there are 4 exhibitors supporting them and this must be done in writing to the secretary.

If anyone would like to sponsor any the sheep classes please contract the secretary at  gosforthshow@hotmail.com

Cattle will be under cover at the Gosforth Agricultural show

Gosforth Agricutural show is currently TB4

Cattle classes now include classes for Rare/Native breed cattle.

Cattle classes will be held subject to the arrangements being approved by DEFRA and all the exhibitors must make themselves aware of, and comply with the relevant DEFRA regulations in force at the time of the Show.

The Young Handler classes are split the ages into 3 groups - under 7 yrs, 7 to 10 yrs & 11 to 16 yrs. All entrants receive a rosette and a prize.

Entry is free but we do need your entries in by the closing date so we know how many pens we need to erect for your sheep. Please use the entry forms provided.

Costume Concours d’Elegance – riders may ride astride, side saddle or be on a lead rein.  SSA rosettes are awarded to the highest placed Side Saddle riders.  The event is part of the afternoon attractions – see the schedule for details.

At the start of the Working Hunter classes in the Working Hunter ring, there will be a class for complete novice riders where the poles are on the ground.

The showjumping classes are held after the grand parade & aim to start around 3/3.15pm.

ALL HORSE CLASSES CAN BE ENTERED ON THE DAY - COST £10 - ENTRIES TAKEN AT THE SECRETARY'S TENT

Schedules will be available soon, but can be downloaded now by clicking the links below.

Notice regarding Equine Influenza

Horses must have been vaccinated to comply with the requirements of the primary course (1st vaccination and then 2nd vaccination between 21-92 days later), followed by the first booster (150-215 days) and all subsequent boosters. Horses may compete having received the primary course and prior to the first booster but not within 7 days of receiving a vaccine dose.

Horses must have been vaccinated within 6 months before the show but not less than 7 days of arriving at the show.

PLEASE NOTE: THAT NEITHER VACCINE CERTIFICATES OR PASSPORTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE SHOW OFFICE PRIOR TO THE SHOW. HOWEVER, RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUR ON THE SHOWGROUND DURING THE SHOW.

2018 champion pictured - Dappy 

The Dog show is a very popular event drawing in both professionals and family pets - whatever category you are in, all dogs are welcome to the Gosforth Agricultural show, Starts at 11am.  All entries taken on the day at the Dog ring & classes are:

1. ANY VARIETY VETERAN
2. ANY VARIETY PUPPY
3. ANY VARIETY JUNIOR - 12 to 18 months old
4. JACK RUSSELL TERRIER
5. BORDER TERRIER
6. ANY VARIETY TERRIER – excluding Jack Russell & Border Terriers
7. ANY VARIETY COLLIE
8. ANY VARIETY GUNDOG – including Spaniels. Labradors. Retrievers. Setters
9. ANY VARIETY HOUND – including Dachshunds. Beagles. Whippets. Greyhounds
10. ANY VARIETY UTILITY or TOY
11. ANY VARIETY NOT LISTED – Cockapoos and any other mixed breeds

FREE ENTRY ON THE DAY ONLY
Prizes are: 1st £4, 2nd £2, 3rd £1
All receive a rossette
To be judged by the President

All pets are welcome.

The Horticulture tent provides the perfect opportunity for keen gardeners to display their produce.

The ever popular HandicraftS & Produce classes at Gosforth Show. View the full schedule below and get your entries in by August 1st 2025.

Terrier Racing in the Main Ring in the Afternoon (Time TBC) - Entries on the day

Classes & Parade of Cars, Bikes Steam engines,Tractors & farm Machinery give a glimpse of yester years.

The show’s main aim is to promote and support wrestling in the area in conjunction with the local Academy based at Waberthwaite. The Academy is operational in the winter months and relies on Shows, Sports and galas for its summer competitions. The academy is open to all and goes to the local primary schools to recruit new members.  The show aims to support this traditional sport by holding classes that support the competitors who compete at shows throughout the county.

Entries on the day. Wrestling to start at 2.30 pm

UNDER 15 YEARS CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE HELD IN 2026

Judges: Mrs A Pritt, Mr R Murray, Mr J Harrington and Mrs H Pitts

WRESTLING EVENTS
Entry Free on the Day
MIXED
UNDER 10 YEARS: 1st £15, 2nd £10 3rd £5
UNDER 12 YEARS: 1st £15, 2nd £10 3rd £5
FEMALE
UNDER 15 YEARS: 1st £15, 2nd £10 3rd £5
LADIES ALL WEIGHTS: 1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £10
MALE
UNDER 15 YEARS: 1st £15, 2nd £10 3rd £5
UNDER 18 YEARS: 1st £15, 2nd £10 3rd £5
7 STONE: 1st £15, 2nd £10 3rd £5
10.5 STONE: 1st £15, 2nd £10 3rd £5
13 STONE: 1st £15, 2nd £10 3rd £5
ALL WEIGHTS: 1st £30, 2nd £20 3rd £10

CHANGES MAY BE MADE ON THE AY DEPENDING ON TURNOUT

These traditional children’s sports take place in the main arena and are a highlight for all the competitors young and not so young. It is a thrill for the children, their parents and grandparents to watch their children excel and also recoup their show entry and more, as every entry is a winner from first to last.

The local history tent has been a feature of Gosforth Show since the year 2000 and with the exception of 2001, when the show could not go ahead because of the Foot and Mouth Disease epidemic, and has continued ever since.

Within this tent there is a huge display of local photos, some from the recent past but many more going much further back, in fact to the first show in 1876. It is wonderful to listen to the buzz that emanates from inside – with shouts of “that’s my Dad”, “Oh! I remember that day….” Or “where are you in that photo?” Show goers return again and again during the day to show their friends or family photos in the display. The display changes each year so there is always something new to see.

Also in the tent can be found other organisations whose interest is in local or family history and this changes from year to year as different groups come and go. In the past we have had Cumbria and Furness Family History Societies, Haig Mining Museum, The Beacon Museum, The Rum Story, Wasdale, Drigg, Lamplugh and Eskdale Local History Groups and many others.

For information on how to get involved with the History tent please contact Sheila Lawson by email:  sheilalawson52@gmail.com

The Rural Craft & Enterprise tent

This new venture last year was a huge success and a new team is organising it this year.

Anyone interested in joining this tent should send an email to gosforthshow@hotmail.com and I will forward it to the organising team.  Please mark you emails as Rural Craft & Enterprise.

The show is waiting to hear from APHA regarding holding poultry classes again at the show - the restrictions in general are looking positive but it may come down to the restriction put on the show.  

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to Goat classes that the show due to lack of entries - should 3 exhibitors wish to start them up again please contact me at gosforthshow@hotmail.com