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Derbyshire County Show

Sunday 27 June 2027
The Showground, Elvaston, Derbyshire(DE72 3EN)

Derbyshire County Show goes back to 1860, when landowners and farmers set up the Derbyshire Agricultural Show. Today it fills one Sunday each June at its showground in Elvaston. In the Main Ring, Shetland ponies and their jockeys race for the 'Derbyshire Dash' as the crowd backs a winner. Dairy and beef cattle and many breeds of sheep are judged in the morning, and exhibitors chat with visitors later on. The Countryside Area has stick makers, basket weavers, stone carvers, wool spinners and beekeepers at work, and there are horses and ponies, vintage tractors and engines, a miniature railway and have-a-go archery. For children there are inflatables, magicians, mini rovers and a fun fair. Parking is free, and dogs are welcome on a short lead.

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What to expect

Date & times
Sunday 27 June 2027
Getting there
The Showground, Elvaston, Derbyshire (DE72 3EN for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
Accessibility
Available: Accessible toilets. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, 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

1/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
  • Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Notes
Dogs are welcome on a short lead, and owners are asked to clean up after them. The show also mentions a fun dog show; check its Application & Entry Forms page for details nearer the date.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.

Accessibility

Confirmed:
  • Accessible toilets
Not confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The show says there are toilets on site, with disabled facilities spread around the showground. It does not publish other access details such as ground conditions or accessible parking, so contact the show before you travel if you have particular needs.
Frequently asked questions
When is Derbyshire County Show 2027?
Sunday 27 June 2027. The show is held on the fourth Sunday in June each year. The gates open to the public at 8.30am and close at 5.30pm.
Where is Derbyshire County Show held?
At The Showground, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3EN. The show's own directions are to follow the Derbyshire County Show signs, and it gives DE72 3EN as the nearest postcode for a sat nav. Its what3words address is ///usages.revisits.canoe.
Is parking free?
Yes, parking is free. The show also sells an optional premium parking space, which guarantees a spot closest to the showground.
How much are tickets, and can I buy them on the day?
The show says tickets for 2027 will be available soon, through its Buy Tickets page. You can also buy at the gate by card, at a slightly higher price than in advance.
Can I bring my dog to Derbyshire County Show?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on a short lead, and owners are asked to clean up after them. The show also mentions a fun dog show; check its Application & Entry Forms page for details nearer the date.
What is there to see and do?
The show lists cattle, horse and pony classes, sheep, Shetland pony racing in the Main Ring, a Countryside Area with rural crafts and beekeeping, vintage tractors and engines, have-a-go archery, a miniature railway, an outdoor food showcase and a fun fair. Children's entertainment includes inflatables, magicians and mini rovers.
Are there toilets and disabled facilities?
Yes. The show says there are toilets on site, with disabled facilities spread around the showground. It does not publish further access details, so contact the show before you travel if you have particular needs.
How do I enter classes or book a trade stand?
Entry forms and schedules for the livestock, horse, poultry, rabbit, vintage and other sections, and the trade stand application form, are on the show's Application & Entry Forms page. Online entries for some sections go through the show's entry platform. Check the page for 2027 versions as they are published.

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