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Bowes Show

Saturday 21 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Lowfield Farm, Bowes, Barnard Castle, County Durham(DL12 9JR)

Bowes Show is a one-day agricultural show near the village of Bowes in Teesdale, County Durham, run by volunteers of the Bowes Agricultural Society, founded in 1869. In 2026 it moved to a new field at Lowfield Farm on the edge of the village and to a mid-August date; the 2027 show is expected on Saturday 21 August, to be confirmed by the show. Its heart is the livestock, with more than a dozen native and traditional sheep breeds and Beef Shorthorn cattle, alongside horse and pony showing and unaffiliated show jumping, vintage tractors, and a horticultural and industrial marquee with baking, crafts, flowers and children's classes. There's a fun dog show you can enter on the day, main-ring displays, craft and trade stands, a farmers' market marquee and a licensed bar.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 21 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Lowfield Farm, Bowes, Barnard Castle, County Durham (DL12 9JR for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
Accessibility
Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Vendors & traders
Vendor list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when show goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when show goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when show goes live

Dog friendliness

2/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
  • Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Things for dogs to do:
  • Fun dog show
Notes
There's a fun dog show with classes you can enter on the day. The show hasn't published other rules for dogs, so ask the show if you're unsure.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.

Accessibility

No accessibility features confirmed yet.
Not confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The show hasn't published access details, so please ask the show if you have access needs.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bowes Show?
In 2026 it moved to August (Saturday 15 August), and the 2027 show is expected on Saturday 21 August, to be confirmed by the show — check its website or Facebook page.
Where is it?
Lowfield Farm, on the edge of Bowes village, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 9JR.
How much is entry?
In 2026: adults £10, under-16s £2, under-5s free, paid on the gate by cash or card. 2027 prices haven't been published.
Is parking free?
Yes.
What time does it open?
In 2026 the field opened to the public at 9am, and the horticultural and industrial marquee from 1pm.
Can I bring my dog?
There's a fun dog show with classes you can enter on the day. The show hasn't published other dog rules.
What is there to see?
Sheep, Beef Shorthorn cattle, horse and pony classes and show jumping, vintage tractors, main-ring displays, the marquee of baking, crafts and produce, craft and trade stands and a licensed bar.
How do I enter a class?
Schedules for each section are on the show's website; dog classes are entered on the day.
How do I book a trade stand or a place in the craft and food marquee?
Application forms are on the show's website.

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