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Two days. One showground. Leicestershire comes together.
Sunday 30 & Monday 31 August 2026Animals, Main Ring action, local food, rural heritage and hands-on family fun — all together for the Bank Holiday weekend.
Hold your breath. Emma is taking the Main Ring.
Emma brings her stunt-riding display to the County Show on both Sunday and Monday — a showcase of daring movement, remarkable balance and horsemanship.
Watch horse and rider move together as Emma performs the kind of skilful, high-energy display that makes the Main Ring impossible to walk past.
Sunday30 August
Monday31 August
Performance times will be added when the full Main Ring schedule is released nearer the show.
Meet the Tigers. Take your best shot.
Joining us on Sunday and Monday, Leicester Tigers Foundation is bringing a brilliant mix of friendly competition, rugby skills and chances to meet members of the Leicester Tigers women’s team.
Visit their stand to try the inflatable kicking machine, say hello to the team and find out how the Foundation uses the power and values of sport to change lives.
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Both show daysMeet the women’s team at the Foundation stand
The great Tigers welly-wanging challenge
Take your place, give it everything and see how far your welly can fly. The competition runs across both days, with a prize for the longest adult throw and the longest under-16 throw.
Under-16 entry
Win an official Leicester Tigers rugby ball
Prize for the furthest under-16 throw across the weekend.
Planned on both show days
History will fly over the showground.
A special flypast from the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is planned for Sunday and Monday.
Based at RAF Coningsby, the Flight keeps historic aircraft airworthy to commemorate those who served, share the story of the Royal Air Force and inspire future generations.
Sunday 30 August14:56provisional
Monday 31 August14:01provisional
Please note: the participating aircraft and final timings will be confirmed nearer the event. The flypast is subject to suitable weather, aircraft serviceability and operational requirements.
Discover the RAF BBMFHold six thousand years of farming history in your hands.
The Prehistoric Workshop is bringing a remarkable collection of Stone Age replicas to the show, alongside live demonstrations of flintknapping and flax processing.
This Leicestershire Community Interest Company uses experimental archaeology, ancient crafts and real agriculture to explore how tools, textiles and farming changed life in prehistoric Britain. Their work includes cultivating Emmer wheat and flax using evidence-informed methods.
Handle a collection of prehistoric replicas
Watch flint tools take shape
See flax transformed towards fibre
A whole showground to discover.
Plan the parts you cannot miss, then leave room for the unexpected. There is something happening around every corner.
The Sheep Show
Meet remarkable breeds, watch skilled handlers in the ring and discover the role sheep play in British farming.
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Shire & heavy horses
Magnificent working horses take centre stage in in-hand, harness, ridden and driven classes.
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Hounds & working dogs
See countryside skills up close, from hound demonstrations to live sheepdog displays across the weekend.
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Vintage & steam
Classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and steam engines line up for displays and much-loved ring parades.
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Food, craft & shopping
Meet local makers, explore the marquees and enjoy a brilliant choice of food and drink throughout the day.
Your Bank Holiday starts at 9.30am.
Main Ring events begin from around 10am, with attractions, displays and activities running throughout both days.
Sunday30August 2026
Monday31August 2026
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Sport that opens doors.
The Leicester Tigers Foundation is the official charity of Leicester Tigers. Through Education, Health, Inclusion and Heritage, it creates opportunities that help people learn, connect, feel healthier and take part.
We are delighted to welcome the Foundation to the Leicestershire County Show and grateful for the energy, activities and opportunities they are bringing to our visitors.