This is the show where cattle, sheep and poultry come first. It’s a fantastic day out for all the family, combining entertainment and fun with the opportunity to enjoy many aspects of Island country life and farming.

The Main Ring is the focus of the Royal Isle of Wight County Show. The action lasts all day. The theme this year is 'Come and Have a Go' and we are currently putting together a package of non-stop entertainment, competitions, activities to get involved with, and attractions taking place. This year these will include:

Annual Poultry Show
Falconry display
Equine Classes
Show jumping
Gun dog display
Parade of Hounds
Food Pavilion supported by The Southern Co-operative
Fun Dog Show
Pole Climbing
Vectis Corps of Drums
Tractor Display Team
Grand Parade
Small Animal Farm
Livestock displays
Clay Pigeon Shooting
... and lots more

Small Animal Farm Bring the family to our wonderful show farm where children can handle small farm animals such as lambs, piglets, calves and goats.

Field to Fork Hear from local farmers about the journey of our food from farm to plate. Meet the growers and producers and taste local foods. You will be able to try your hand at traditional skills like butter making.

Find our more about Game Keeping, Fisheries and other land-based courses available Meet the staff and students from Plumpton College and learn more about game-keeping & management, fishery & land-based and other courses available. At the County Show, see their selection of game bird eggs and photos and have a go at their quizzes and activities. For more info on the college see www.plumpton.ac.uk