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Garstang Show

Saturday 1 August 2026
The Garstang Showfield, Garstang, Lancashire(PR3 1JS)

The Garstang Show is a true celebration of Lancashire's farming, food and countryside, held each summer on the Garstang Showfield just outside the market town. Run by the Garstang & District Agricultural & Horticultural Society — a society founded in 1809, with its first show held in 1813 — the day is, at heart, about bringing the local community together around rural life. In the Main Ring there is a packed timetable of livestock classes for cattle, sheep, goats, horses, poultry and rabbits, plus a Grand Parade of champion stock and vintage vehicles. A real highlight is the Sheep Show, a fun presentation introducing nine different sheep breeds — each with its own story and theme tune, and Nobby the Norfolk Horn stealing the limelight. The Food Hall showcases local artisan producers, the Artisan Craft Tent is full of work by Lancashire crafters, and there is a popular Fun Dog Show with light-hearted classes such as "Dog Most Like its Owner" and "Best Sausage-Catcher". Add the Astral Circus in its iconic stripey big top, a vintage vehicle display, fairground rides for little ones, live music from the Wigan Ukulele Band, and trade stands from local businesses, and it makes for a friendly, well-organised country day out that is lively without being overwhelming.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 1 August 2026
Getting there
The Garstang Showfield, Garstang, Lancashire (PR3 1JS for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
Accessibility
Not available: 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

1/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
  • Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Dogs not allowed in:
  • Tents and marquees
  • Food and drink areas
  • Near livestock
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the showground and must be kept on a lead at all times. Please bring dog poo bags and use the bins provided. There is also a Fun Dog Show visitors can enter their own dogs in.
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
Parking is free. Gates open 8:30am. Traditional grass showfield. No accessibility-specific facilities are detailed on the show's website.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Garstang Show 2026?
The Garstang Show takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026. Gates open to the public at 8:30am.
Where is the Garstang Show and where do I park?
The show is held on the Garstang Showfield, off Green Lane East, Garstang, near Preston — the sat nav postcode is PR3 1JS. Leave the M6 and follow the A6 signs to Garstang, then the show signage. Parking is completely free. On foot from the town centre, head north on Lancaster Road to Wyre Lane, where you'll find the pedestrian entrance.
How much are tickets for the Garstang Show?
Early Bird adult tickets (age 16+) are £15, with the early-bird offer running until 30 June 2026 — after that the standard price is a little higher. Children aged 3–15 are £4, and children under 3 go free and don't need a ticket. Booking online in advance is recommended — it guarantees entry and saves on the gate price. Tickets purchased online are emailed within 48 hours.
Can I take my dog to the Garstang Show?
Yes — well-behaved dogs are welcome on the showground and must be kept on a lead at all times. Please bring poo bags and use the bins provided. There is also a Fun Dog Show you can enter your own dog in on the day. Assistance dogs are welcome.
What is there to see and do at the Garstang Show?
It is a full day celebrating Lancashire farming and rural life. The Main Ring runs livestock classes — cattle, sheep, goats, horses, poultry and rabbits — and a Grand Parade of champions. The Sheep Show introduces nine breeds with stories and theme tunes (look out for Nobby the Norfolk Horn), and there's a Fun Dog Show with classes like "Dog Most Like its Owner" and "Best Sausage-Catcher". Add the Astral Circus in its big top, a Food Hall of local artisan producers, the Artisan Craft Tent, a vintage vehicle display, fairground rides, trade stands and live music from the Wigan Ukulele Band.

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