rare breed sheep

Photo © Joy Starkey





Bilsdale Agricultural Society
FOR A GOOD FAMILY DAY OUT COME TO

Bilsdale Show

(Midway between Stokesley & Helmsley beside B1257)
Saturday 27th August 2011

Traditional Dales Show
President of the show is Lady Beckett from Rievaulx


Ben Potter - Birds of Prey Demonstration, Bilsdale Silver Band, Ponies, Cattle, Sheep, Fur & Feather, Vintage Machinery, Horticulture, Bouncy Castle, Archery, Punch & Judy.
Many more attractions held amid beautiful countryside.
Entries taken on the day for the following:
Handy Hunter Ponies & Gymkhana, Sheep Dog Trials, Terrier Show and Terrier Racing,
Companion & Novelty Dog Show, Quoits, Hound Trails, Fell Race, Children's Sports & Treasure Hunt

Ample Free Car Parking
Admission: Adults £4 – Senior Citizen £3 - Children £1 (11yrs & under Free)
Show Chairman is Ruby Garbutt
Further information is available from Sue Barker on 01642-778244.
Email: jsbarker at bilsdale dot fslife dot co dot uk

Limited trade stand space available from Anne Kitching Tel: 01609 748630

Please note that the venue for the sheep dog trials has changed. They will now be held at Wethercote Farm, which is Stuart Wood's farm, from noon on show day, August 27.


PROGRAMME OF THE SHOW - (May be subject to alteration)
9.00am.... Field open
9.30am.... Judging of horses and ponies & Exhibits to be arranged in tents
10.30am.... Judging to commence in the Fur and Feather Tent and Produce tent
11.00am.... Children's Treasure Hunt - assemble outside the big tent & Judging of Farming Bygones & Cattle
12.00pm.... Dog show entries taken & Luncheon tent open for Show guests and officials
1.00pm.... Judging of Sheep, Companion dog show, Terriers & other dogs followed by terrier racing
2.30pm.... Hound trail (1st)
3.00pm.... Hound trail (2nd)
3.00pm.... Fell race
3.45pm.... Bilsdale Farmers Hunt Hounds
4.00pm.... Handy Hunter followed by Gymkhana
4.30pm.... Presentation of trophies for General and Children's sections and prize money paid out in large tent.


beef shorthorn winner and judge

Photo © Joy Starkey


Bilsdale Show 2011 details for download/print

Bilsdale Show 2011 schedule and entry foms

For enquiries about trade stands contact Ann Kitching on 01609-748630.