Hodder Valley Show
Saturday 11 September 2027 (to be confirmed)
Forest of Bowland, Lancashire
Hodder Valley Show does things differently: it moves each year, hosted in turn by the farmers and landowners of Dunsop Bridge, Newton-in-Bowland and Slaidburn, so no two shows in the Forest of Bowland are alike. Held on the second Saturday in September, with a history going back to 1864, it puts cattle and sheep at its heart, with sheep shearing, young handlers, vintage tractors and a main-ring programme. There are horticulture and craft tents, a food hall and trade stands, and a fun dog show taking entries on the day. Wherever it lands, it's a proper Bowland farming day out.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 11 September 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Forest of Bowland, Lancashire
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)
Dogs not allowed in:
- Tents and marquees
- Food and drink areas
- Near livestock
Things for dogs to do:
- Fun dog show
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
There's a fun dog show with entries on the day, including a best retrieve class and a child-and-dog class.
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 is held on farm grassland, which changes each year with the host village. Please ask the show about access needs before you visit.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hodder Valley Show?
On the second Saturday in September; the 2027 show is expected on Saturday 11 September, to be confirmed by the show. The 2026 show was on Saturday 12 September.
Where is it?
The show moves each year between Dunsop Bridge, Newton-in-Bowland and Slaidburn in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. The 2027 host farm hasn't been announced yet — check the show's website nearer the time. In 2026 it was at Duckmire Farm, Slaidburn.
Is parking free?
Yes, in 2026 there was ample free parking close to the showground.
How much are tickets?
In 2026 at the gate: adults £15, children 5–16 £5, under-5s free, family (two adults and four children) £35. Online in advance it was £13.50 for adults and £30 for a family. 2027 prices haven't been published.
What time does it open?
In 2026 the show opened at 9am, with the bar open until 6.30pm.
Can I bring my dog?
There's a fun dog show with entries on the day (£1 a class in 2026). The show hasn't published other rules for dogs.
What is there to see?
Cattle and sheep classes, sheep shearing, young handlers, vintage tractors, horticulture and craft tents, a food hall, trade stands and the Slaidburn Silver Band.
How do I enter a class or book a stand?
Entries can be made online or on the entry form on the show's website, and trade, craft-hall and food-hall stands are booked through its trade information page.
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