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Kentmere Sheep Show

Sunday 29 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Millriggs Farm, Kentmere, Cumbria(LA8 9JJ)

Lake District tradition lives on at Kentmere Sheep Show, held in the Cumbrian village of Kentmere on the show field at Millriggs Farm. A photograph of prizes being presented goes back to 1945, and every August Bank Holiday Sunday sheep are still judged breed by breed, from Rough Fell, Swaledale and Herdwick to Mules, Bluefaced Leicesters and rare breeds. Young handlers from under-eights to eighteen compete too, marked on their own skill rather than their sheep's. While parents show, primary-age children have easy-going sports, and a relaxed fun dog show has classes for the most handsome dog, the prettiest bitch and the best veteran. Dogs on a lead are welcome on the field, which sits in a valley the show counts among the Lake District's most beautiful.

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What to expect

Date & times
Sunday 29 August 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Millriggs Farm, Kentmere, Cumbria (LA8 9JJ 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
Dogs are welcome on the show field and must be kept on a lead at all times. The show runs a relaxed fun dog show on the day, with classes for Most Handsome Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Best Veteran and Young Handlers.
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 does not publish access information, so none of these is confirmed. The show is held in a field beside the road, with parking on the show field and toilets on site. Questions can go to the organisers through the contact form on the Sheep Weekend website.
Frequently asked questions
When is Kentmere Sheep Show 2027?
Expected on Sunday 29 August 2027, the August Bank Holiday Sunday, to be confirmed by the show. In 2026 it was held on the August Bank Holiday Sunday, 30 August, as part of the Kentmere and Staveley Sheep Weekend.
Where is Kentmere Sheep Show held?
At Millriggs Farm, Kentmere, Cumbria, LA8 9JJ, in the Kentmere valley.
How do I get there?
Head out of Staveley towards Kentmere. Pass the Hollingsworth & Vose factory, then pass the farm on your right. The show is in the next field at the side of the road.
Where do I park?
At the 2026 show, parking was on the show field and free. Check the Sheep Weekend website for 2027.
How much does it cost to get in?
At the 2026 show, admission was £2.50 for adults and £1.00 for children. The 2027 prices will be on the show's website.
What time does it start?
The 2027 times are not yet published. At the 2026 show, sheep and young handlers' classes were judged from 1pm, children's sports began at 2.00pm and the dog show at about 2.30pm. Check the show's website for 2027.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on the show field but must be on a lead at all times. The show runs a relaxed fun dog show on the day, with classes for Most Handsome Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Best Veteran and Young Handlers.
Are there toilets and refreshments?
At the 2026 show there were toilets and refreshments on the field. Refreshments were cash only.
How do I enter sheep or the children's sports?
Sheep classes include Rough Fell, Swaledale, Herdwick, Mule, Bluefaced Leicester, rare and minority breeds and young handlers. A schedule is published on the Sheep Weekend website each year; at the 2026 show entries were taken on the field before 12.30pm. The children's sports are a casual competition for primary school age children.

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