Families enjoying an activity in the Main Ring at the 2026 County Show

Leicestershire County Show.
See you in 2027.

Join us in Market Harborough on 29 & 30 August 2027. Preparations are underway for the next County Show, and we look forward to welcoming you back.

Light Horse returns for 2027
29–30August 2027
Save the dates

Looking ahead to 2027.

The next chapter is taking shape, including the return of the Light Horse Section. We will share confirmed programme news and information for visitors, traders and competitors as plans develop.

While we prepare for 2027, enjoy a look back at the people and moments that made our 2026 show so special.

Memories from
the 2026 show.

This is the beginning of our 2026 show album—a collection of photographs and stories from across the showground.

Families meeting the hounds in the show ring
A show shared across generations
A family with prize-winning sheep at the 2026 show
Proud moments in the livestock rings
Colourful handmade goods displayed by a trader
Brilliant independent traders and makers
A historic aircraft flying over the County Show
A moment that made everyone look up
A young handler proudly presenting a sheep
The future of the countryside
A steward preparing at the showground in warm evening light
The people who make it possible
Explore the full memories gallery
Emma riding a chestnut and white horse in the show ring

The weekend through Sydney’s lens.

A special thank you to Sydney at SJ Photography for capturing the animals, the people and the moments that made our show weekend. Explore a selection of her photographs and find your favourites in her full gallery.

Explore Sydney’s show photographs
Mounted riders and hounds parading in the Main Ring

This show belongs to everyone who makes it happen.

Our visitors

Thank you for filling the showground with such warmth, curiosity and good humour across both days.

Exhibitors & competitors

Thank you for bringing exceptional animals, skill, tradition and friendly competition to every ring.

Traders & producers

Thank you for sharing wonderful food, craftsmanship, local businesses and countryside life with our visitors.

Volunteers & stewards

Thank you for the early starts, late finishes and countless thoughtful details that held the weekend together.

Prize-winning sheep and their handlers

“Thank you for being part of the story of the 2026 Leicestershire County Show.”

The Leicestershire Agricultural Society
Judging underway in the sheep rings

Supported by Leicestershire.

Our heartfelt thanks to the organisations whose support helped bring the 2026 County Show to life.

Meet all our 2026 sponsors
Loughborough Schools Foundation
Leicester Tigers Foundation
Potters Poultry
Manor Farm Feeds
Walkers — The Original Pie Co.
Samworth Brothers
Driver’s Pickles
Rushfield Alpacas
Royal British Legion
Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs
Smallville Roleplay
Select Catering Consultancy
Joseph Morris Butchers
NBJLtd
Thomas Flavell & Sons
My Event Hire
Leicester Linen & Laundry
ButtercupsTearoom
Kettlebrookdesign
Aytin Shears
The Travelling Shepherdess
ProliftTrucks

We’ll see you
in 2027.

Save Sunday 29 and Bank Holiday Monday 30 August 2027 for the Leicestershire County Show in Market Harborough.

The Light Horse Section is returning, with entries expected early in 2027, subject to final confirmation. More programme, visitor and booking information will be added as arrangements are confirmed.

2027 preparations are underway
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